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Japan unveils ¥3.1 trillion extra budget to cushion Mideast impact

While the government has yet to specify the usage of that fund, it is expected to be used initially to cap costs for gasoline.

Japan faces banana shortage as impact from Middle East conflict spreads

The country ships in the tropical fruit while it's still green, then ripens it in rooms filled with ethylene, but supplies of the naphtha-derived gas are running low.

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over chatbot safety concerns

Florida's sweeping lawsuit cites a range of alleged harms caused by ChatGPT while stating the chatbot is particularly addictive, impacting both younger people and adults.

Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials

It is unclear when the situation will improve, and it could also have an impact on consumers in the form of higher housing prices or delayed construction.

Congo’s Ebola footprint widens as officials race to gauge epidemic’s true scale

One of the most complex Ebola outbreaks in years is unfolding across areas impacted by armed conflict, mass displacement and weak health infrastructure.

Trucking industry eyes fuel surcharges as Iran conflict drives uncertainty

The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the long-term impact of the Iran war on crude oil supply.

AUKUS nations to develop payloads for uncrewed undersea vehicles

The U.S. defense secretary met his Australian and British counterparts on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where they reviewed progress on the AUKUS pact.

Japan ruling party members call for careful thought over pact with Mercosur

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers representing agricultural interests on Thursday called on the government to carefully consi

Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The leaders of Japan and the Philippines announced Thursday they will begin formal negotiations to conclude a security intelligence-s

Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.

Philippine food producer RFM chief shrugs off Iran war impact

Japan’s an AI laggard. That could be its edge.

Japan can learn from the first-movers and skip to the impactful part of turning the technology into real economic infrastructure.

Mizuho CEO floats idea of first outsized BOJ hike since 1990

Masahiro Kihara says whether the BOJ raises rates in June or July is unlikely to have a big impact on the market unless the increase is large.

BOJ’s Ueda warns of oil shock’s impact on entire inflation regime

Following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, Ueda has repeatedly said that the central bank needs to pay attention to upside inflation risks.

ASEAN manufacturers shed jobs as Iran war impact deepens

Japan and Philippines to start talks on intelligence-sharing pact

U.S. indicts seven Chinese over shipping container conspiracy

The indicted companies manufacture about 95% of the world's standard dry shipping containers, and the alleged scheme impacted some $35 billion in commerce, officials said.

Morgan Stanley Japan head says BOJ hike key to strengthening yen

If the central bank fails to raise interest rates in June, that would have an impact on the bond and currency markets, Alberto Tamura said in an interview.