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Red Fort - Closer view of the top part of the gate above the Meena Bazaar. Delhi, India

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Panasonic to Quadruple Air Conditioner Production Capacity in India by 2028

Panasonic Holdings aims to increase its annual air conditioner output in India to 2 million units by fiscal year 2028, marking a fourfold expansion from current levels.

Jul 29, 2026, 4:53 PM Nikkei Asia

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Panasonic to Quadruple Air Conditioner Production Capacity in India by 2028

Panasonic Holdings aims to increase its annual air conditioner output in India to 2 million units by fiscal year 2028, marking a fourfold expansion from current levels.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 3:00 PM

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Smaller Japanese Public Pension Funds Outperform GPIF in Fiscal 2025

For fiscal year 2025, smaller public pension funds in Japan achieved returns up to 2 percentage points higher than the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).

Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 2:26 AM

The Seven Sisters , a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.

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Japanese Real Estate Company Expands to Texas for Home Renovation and Resale

A Japanese real estate firm has entered the Texas market to renovate and resell homes, marking its expansion into the U.S. housing sector.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 5:56 PM

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China Imposes Trade Curbs on European Firms in Retaliation Against EU Sanctions

China targets over a dozen European industrial companies, including Rheinmetall and Lafert, following EU sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia's war effort.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 11:49 AM

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World Bank to Cap Lending to China at Under $2 Billion Through 2031

The World Bank announces a plan to phase out loans to China by 2031, limiting future lending to less than $2 billion.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 10:38 AM

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World Bank to Phase Out Loans to China by 2031, Capping Lending Below $2 Billion

The World Bank announced plans to significantly reduce its financial support to China, limiting loans to under $2 billion through 2031 as part of a broader strategy to phase out lending to the country.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 9:44 AM

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Japan's Small Satellite Rocket Successfully Completes Burn Test Ahead of Launch

A Japanese rocket designed for deploying small satellites has passed a critical burn test, marking a key milestone before its upcoming launch.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 7:57 PM

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Foreign M&A Activity Contributes to Yen Weakness, Analysts Say

The Japanese yen has fallen to a roughly 40-year low against the U.S. dollar amid increased foreign mergers and acquisitions in Japan.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 5:30 PM

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Geely and Ford Collaborate to Revive Spanish Auto Plant in Valencia

The joint venture aims to produce 500,000 vehicles following a major overhaul of the Valencia plant.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 11:43 AM

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Asia Prepares for New U.S. Tariffs as Temporary 10% Import Levy Expires

Asian trading partners face uncertainty as the U.S. tariff imposed under former President Donald Trump is set to expire on July 23, 2026.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 10:13 AM

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Yen Hits 39-Year Low of 163 Per Dollar Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Takaichi Plan

The Japanese yen depreciated to its lowest level in nearly four decades, reaching 163 yen per U.S. dollar, influenced by rising oil prices due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and economic policy proposals by Takaichi.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 3:40 AM

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Japan's Dynabook Begins Domestic Production of Notebook PCs

Dynabook, traditionally reliant on Chinese manufacturing, has initiated notebook PC production within Japan.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 10:02 PM

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China's Moonshot AI Suspends New Subscriptions for Kimi K3 Amid User Surge

Following a rapid increase in users, Chinese startup Moonshot AI has halted new subscriptions to its advanced Kimi K3 AI model.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 3:37 PM

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Modi and Prabowo Meet at Merdeka Palace Amid Asia's Gen Z Political Emergence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a joint press conference in Jakarta, highlighting ongoing political and economic dynamics in Asia.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 18, 2026, 2:19 AM

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Philippines Condemns AI-Generated Video by China State Media as Racist Amid Ongoing South China Sea Dispute

Tensions persist between the Philippines and China over South China Sea claims, with Manila denouncing a China state media AI video as racist, a decade after arbitration rejected Chinese claims.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 9:04 PM

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Japan's Olympus Envisions Robot-Assisted Future for Endoscopy

Olympus aims to advance medical technology by integrating robotic assistance into endoscopic procedures, reflecting a broader trend in healthcare innovation across Asia.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 6:39 AM

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Trump Accuses China of Massive US Election Data Breach

In a national address from the White House, former President Donald Trump raised concerns over election security, alleging a significant data breach linked to China.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 2:48 AM

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UBS Expands Debt Underwriting Operations in Japan with Strategic Hiring

UBS is strengthening its presence in Japan's debt underwriting market through a recent recruitment move, signaling increased focus on the region.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 7:44 PM

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Japan’s Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plant Faces Potential 28th Delay

The completion of Japan’s nuclear fuel reprocessing plant may be postponed beyond fiscal 2026 due to challenges in liquid waste processing before startup.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 5:24 PM

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As AI Rally Slows, Questions Arise Over Resilience of Japanese Stocks

Following a period of strong gains driven by artificial intelligence enthusiasm, Japanese stock markets face uncertainty amid a cooling AI rally.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 7:32 AM

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China Embraces World Cup Excitement Despite Absence from Tournament

Fans in Shanghai enthusiastically followed World Cup matches, including the Argentina vs. Algeria game, highlighting China's growing passion for the event despite not having a team in the competition.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 4:05 AM

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Rural Japan Targets Wealthy Tourists with $40,000 Custom Swords

To attract affluent visitors, rural regions in Japan are promoting high-end custom-made swords as unique luxury souvenirs.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 7:07 PM

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Affordable Alternatives to Nvidia Servers Emerge for Japan AI Industry

Japan's AI sector is seeing the rise of cost-effective server options as alternatives to Nvidia's offerings.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:58 PM