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Japan has announced plans to move forward with its inaugural economic agreement with Bangladesh, signalling a push to deepen bilateral trade ties amid growing competition from China in the region. The deal is expected to establish a baseline…

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Japan is preparing to sign its inaugural economic agreement with Bangladesh, a move that aims to deepen bilateral ties and establish a framework for trade rules amid growing Chinese influence in the region. The pact is expected to…

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Key developments: Japan’s Kioxia, a leading memory‑chip maker, saw its market value drop by more than two‑thirds after China’s domestic chip firms accelerated product launches, eroding Kioxia’s pricing power. At the same time, regional security dynamics shifted as…

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The two countries opened the long‑delayed New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, linking China’s Dandong New Zone with North Korea’s Sinuiju. State‑run Xinhua reported the formal opening, highlighting the infrastructure’s role in boosting cross‑border trade and travel. The…

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North Korean officials reiterated their opposition to international pressure on the country’s nuclear programme, with Kim Yo Jong denouncing a recent G7 statement as an infringement of sovereignty. Within days, Pyongyang demonstrated its resolve by launching two ballistic…

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