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Toyota-linked parts suppliers keep up rapid pace on R&D, capex

May 2, 2025

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April 2, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 for $700? Prices soar on second market
TOKYO — Resale prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 are already soaring before the highly anticipated gaming console has been released, with Japanese e-commerce sites listing it at over 100,000 yen ($685), more than double the retail price. The handheld device won’t be in stores until June 5 but that hasn’t stopped private sellers from listing units…
China’s rare-earth gambit with Trump echoes Mao’s ‘protracted war’
BEIJING — When the U.S. and China entered a 90-day truce to a trade war that had rattled global markets for the past month, Hu Xijin, a former editor-in-chief of China’s state newspaper Global Times, was quick to declare the winner. “Outstanding!” Xu wrote on China’s microblogging platform Weibo on Monday, the day the deal…
Mexican Navy ship crashes on Brooklyn Bridge kills 2, injures many
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed a Mexican Navy training ship, carrying 277 people, struck the Brooklyn Bridge. Two people died, and two were critically injured. Investigators are focusing on possible mechanical issues and a power loss on the vessel as contributing factors. The bridge was briefly closed but has since reopened after inspection.…
How eroding public support could make Trump even more aggressive
TOKYO — In poker, players who believe they hold a strong hand usually stay quiet and play on, aiming to raise the stakes and extract more money from their opponents. But U.S. President Donald Trump, who often touts his dealmaking prowess and casts himself as a poker expert, has been acting in ways that defy…
Pope Leo XIV leads inauguration mass attended by JD Vance, Rubio
Share Rubio discusses was in Ukraine with Vatican officials ahead of inauguration Diplomacy is at the sidelines, as Secret of State Marco Rubio met Saturday with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Vatican’s peace envoy, to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio thanked the Holy See for its willingness to be involved in the peace process and…
Budget targets revealed The upcoming budget is circling a hefty Rupees 18,000 billion mark
The upcoming federal budget is expected to be between Rupees 17,500 billion and Rupees 18,000 billion official documents reveal. The FBR is tasked with a revenue target of Rupees 14,307 billion for the next fiscal year. This includes significant contributions from direct taxes and sales tax. The budget anticipates Rupees 6,470 billion from direct taxes…
Indian platforms quietly remove Turkish dramas over political ties
Indian streaming platforms have quietly begun removing popular Turkish dramas. This decision is reportedly tied to Turkey’s perceived political stance favoring Pakistan during recent tensions. This has become a sensitive issue for many Indian viewers. Zee5 has already removed its entire catalog of Turkish dramas without any public announcement. Other major OTT platforms are also…
Western Japan trying to lure inbound tourists with taste of samurai
TOKYO — With the 2025 World Expo in Osaka attracting visitors from abroad to Japan, local governments and tourism businesses across western parts of the country are using this opportunity to entice more visitors. Currently, foreign visitors to Japan often travel the “Golden Route” comprising Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka. Municipalities in areas west…