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Japan should not raid its forex reserves for Takaichi's food tax cut

Such a move would push up US Treasury yields, weaken yen

Meta, Roblox to enhance child-safety measures in Philippines, minister says

Policy to include age verification, parental controls and faster takedowns of harmful content

Sole Bank Indonesia governor candidate outlines 'pro-growth' policies

Damayanti affirms central bank independence despite closer synergy with government

Google, OpenAI, Meta, TikTok team up with Japan to fight scams

Public-private initiative targets fraud linked to Cambodia, Myanmar, other hubs

Japan finance minister calls for investment from Australia

Ex-PM Morrison says ties with Japan, South Korea can relieve China 'vulnerability'

Chinese artist Gao Zhen jailed for 3 years over satirical Mao artworks

Court rules US-based artist infringed upon 'reputation of heroes,' according to wife

Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says

Rohingya face killings, torture and forced labor

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Japan to support oil pipelines that bypass Strait of Hormuz

Government aims to diversify oil import routes to bolster energy security

China denounces 'economic wars' as US starts campaign to cut off Iran

Beijing defends Tehran ties after Bessent says 'no one is above' American sanctions

Can Japan and South Korea draw up a Plan B for Asian security?

Trump's overtures to North Korea, China should spur cooperation between Tokyo and Seoul

Kazakhstan's Tokayev tightens grip on power after snap election

New constitution gives leader say over positions and lawmakers speed to enact his agenda

Australian venture capital firm Blackbird raises $752m from Asian investors

VC attracts institutional capital on the back of rapidly growing tech sector

Footloose in Baku: East meets West in Azerbaijan's capital

Where to eat, wander and soak up culture in this Caspian crossroads

Japan release of new breast cancer, diabetes drugs delayed over pricing

Eli Lily and Novo Nordisk treatments received approval at least 6 months ago

Thailand, Asia's gun ownership leader, cracks down after deadly shootings

Proposals call for time limit on licenses but stop short of canceling 'welfare' program

Vietnam's 'pearl island' races to reinvent itself for APEC

Phu Quoc looks to emulate Danang's success with $5bn tourism and infrastructure push

Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hits new record on AI boom

Improved corporate governance draws attention of activist investors