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JBIC signs $2.2 billion loans for three U.S. projects
JBIC signed loan agreements worth about 350 billion yen to back three U.S. projects, including a power plant and crude oil facility.
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Taiyo Oil buys crude from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project
Taiyo Oil said on Friday it is buying crude from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project.
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Mitsubishi Corp. shifts climate goal and expands natural gas investments amid supply concerns
Mitsubishi Corp. has revised a climate target and plans to boost natural gas investment beyond the Middle East due to energy supply instability.
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Pop Mart reopens Pop Land theme park after renovations
Pop Mart reopened its Pop Land theme park on April 30 after extensive renovations.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens to $233m worldwide, sets records for Streep and Blunt
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $233 million worldwide in its opening weekend, the biggest launch for stars Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.
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Japan launches POWERR Asia to boost regional oil reserve cooperation
Japan has launched POWERR Asia, a new energy security plan for financial support and oil stockpiling in the Asia-Pacific region.
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GameStop offers $55.5 billion to acquire eBay in unsolicited takeover bid
GameStop has offered $55.5 billion to buy eBay, proposing $125 per share split evenly between cash and stock.
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Iran's economic crisis deepens as US naval blockade limits oil exports
Iran faces worsening economic turmoil amid a US blockade restricting oil exports and rising political tensions.
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Somali pirates hijack oil tanker MT Eureka off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden
Somali pirates hijacked the oil tanker MT Eureka near Yemen’s coast early today and are taking it toward Somalia in the Gulf of Aden.
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Rising fuel costs strain Japan's century-old public bathhouses
Fuel price hikes are squeezing Japanese public bath operators, threatening century-old establishments.
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Japan Hosts International Pet Industry Trade Show in Tokyo Featuring Quality-of-Life Innovations
Japan held a top international pet industry trade show in Tokyo in April 2026, showcasing innovations to improve pets' quality of life.
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U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz halts Iranian crude oil exports to Asia
A U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off 1.8 million barrels per day of Iranian crude oil from Asian markets.
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Tokyo office rents hit 31-year high as companies seek better space to attract workers
Tokyo office rents have reached their highest point in 31 years as firms move to upscale locations to compete for talent.
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Sees Listing Surge from AI and Tech Companies
Hong Kong Stock Exchange is processing 409 listing applications amid strong interest from AI and tech firms.
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Japan outlet malls draw more domestic shoppers as Chinese tourism weakens
Outlet malls in Japan are drawing more domestic shoppers as weaker Chinese tourism cuts into inbound demand.
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Tokyo Governor Says City's Reliability Attracts Global Startups Amid Geopolitical Risks
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said the city's trust and reliability draw global startups amid rising geopolitical risks.
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Southeast Asia shifts oil imports from Gulf to Brunei, Libya, and U.S.
Southeast Asian countries are diversifying oil imports away from the Gulf to Brunei, Libya, and the U.S. to sustain their economies amid Middle East conflict.
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South Korea's retail margin loans top 30 trillion won as KOSPI surges
South Korean retail margin loans doubled in April to over 30 trillion won as the KOSPI topped 6,000 points in February.
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Asian local-currency debt gains as investors trim dollar exposure
Asian local-currency debt has drawn more global investors as market volatility and weaker dollar demand drive diversification.
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Australia extends EV tax break until March 2027
The Australian Labor government has extended its electric vehicle fringe benefits tax discount until the end of March 2027.
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Yen jumps to high 155-yen range against dollar in holiday trading
The Japanese yen jumped sharply against the U.S. dollar on Monday, briefly touching the high 155-yen range in thin holiday trading.
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Malaysia to introduce B15 biodiesel in June aimed at lowering fuel prices
Malaysia will introduce B15 biodiesel with higher palm oil content starting in June to reduce retail fuel prices.
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Japan and Australia to fast-track six critical mineral projects to reduce China reliance
Japan and Australia plan to accelerate six critical mineral development projects aimed at diversifying supply chains away from China.
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US economy grows 2% in Q1 as energy shock lifts prices ahead of midterms
The US economy grew at a 2% annualised pace in Q1 2026 as higher oil and gasoline prices fed inflation before November's midterm vote.