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Malaysia court raises jail term to 14 years in wife-beating case
A Malaysian court increased a man's jail term to 14 years after he beat his wife, according to reports in May 2026.
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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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Vietnamese President To Lam begins three-day state visit to India
Vietnamese President To Lam started a three-day state visit to India today and is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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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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SoftBank plans battery production in Japan for data centers
SoftBank plans to make lithium- and cobalt-free batteries in Japan for data centers with Cosmos Lab.
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Japan and India to sign agreement boosting quantum computing cooperation
Japan and India officials will sign an agreement today to promote quantum computing by increasing research and business collaboration.
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Yuan use surges as Iran and Russia expand dollar-free trade
Iran and Russia have sharply increased yuan use to pay for oil and other trade as sanctions push them away from the dollar.
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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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Smaller Vietnamese Firms Struggle to Attract AI Talent Amid Conglomerate Rivalry
Smaller Vietnamese companies compete with large conglomerates to hire scarce AI engineers in a growing market.
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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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Australia and Japan pledge deeper economic-security cooperation
Australia and Japan said they will expand cooperation on resilient supply chains and resist economic coercion.
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North Korean defectors run as Conservatives in UK local elections
North Korean defectors Timothy Cho and Park Jihyun are standing as Conservative candidates in UK local elections.
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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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Queensland opposition alleges integrity crisis over ministers' relationship
Queensland’s opposition has accused the LNP government of an integrity crisis over an alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers.
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Wikipedia founder criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales called Australia's under-16 social media ban an embarrassment and said age checks are unsafe.
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Australia and Japan announce new strategic agreement on energy and minerals
Anthony Albanese and Sanae Takaichi announced a new agreement to deepen Australia-Japan ties and add energy and critical minerals statements.
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Philip Morris gives evidence in closed Senate session on illegal tobacco trade
Philip Morris representatives appeared privately before an Australian Senate inquiry into illegal tobacco on May 4, sparking opposition from Labor and Greens senators.
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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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New Zealand court rejects Brenton Tarrant's appeal against guilty pleas in mosque shootings case
A New Zealand court rejected Brenton Tarrant's appeal against his guilty pleas to murder and terrorism charges in the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings.