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WATCH: Japan’s last giant pandas depart for China

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Singapore Airshow highlights shift to sustainable fuel
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Singapore Airshow highlights shift to sustainable fuel
Airbus, Boeing showcase energy-efficient planes at Asia's largest aviation event
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February 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Japan's Renesas to sell timing solution segment to US-based SiTime for $3bn
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-renesas-to-sell-timing-solution-segment-to-us-based-sitime-for-3bn
Japan's Renesas to sell timing solution segment to US-based SiTime for $3bn
Chipmaker divesting non-core businesses after seeing a loss in 1st 9 months of 2025
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February 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Indian firms welcome US trade deal after 50% tariffs dented profits
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/indian-firms-welcome-us-trade-deal-after-50-tariffs-dented-profits
Indian firms welcome US trade deal after 50% tariffs dented profits
Exporters had offered discounts to US buyers; 18% rate restores parity with Asian peers
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February 3, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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PM Takaichi's defense plan in sharp focus as Japan election nears
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-election/pm-takaichi-s-defense-plan-in-sharp-focus-as-japan-election-nears
PM Takaichi's defense plan in sharp focus as Japan election nears
Leader pushes for stronger security; opposition calls for avoiding Beijing conflict
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February 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Nikkei stock index ends at record high on election speculation
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/nikkei-stock-index-ends-at-record-high-on-election-speculation
Nikkei stock index ends at record high on election speculation
Investors back proposed economic measures of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party
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February 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Modi and Trump finally reach a trade deal: 5 things to know
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Modi and Trump finally reach a trade deal: 5 things to know
Much-awaited agreement follows months of talks, India's pacts with UK, EU, others
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February 3, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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TSMC's American expansion is not a surrender -- it's insurance for Taiwan
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/tsmc-s-american-expansion-is-not-a-surrender-it-s-insurance-for-taiwan
TSMC's American expansion is not a surrender -- it's insurance for Taiwan
Geopolitics, quakes make domestic overconcentration riskier than building abroad
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February 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-election/nearly-40-of-japan-election-candidates-want-foreign-worker-curbs
Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs
Immigration policy debate is contentious despite labor shortage
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February 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Nintendo shrugs off higher chip costs, sticks to profit forecast
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Nintendo shrugs off higher chip costs, sticks to profit forecast
Japanese gaming giant reports strong holiday season sales of Switch 2
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February 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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Rupee soar after Trump-Modi trade deal.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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UAE president's Japan state visit postponed amid Middle East tension
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UAE president's Japan state visit postponed amid Middle East tension
Possible US military intervention in Iran raises concerns for region
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February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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The ripple effects of AI's appetite for memory chips
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The ripple effects of AI's appetite for memory chips
Tech Latest: Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector
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February 3, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Thai election frontrunner People's Party faces changing public mood
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/thai-election/thai-election-frontrunner-people-s-party-faces-changing-public-mood
Thai election frontrunner People's Party faces changing public mood
Rising nationalist sentiment forces opposition group to soften reformist stance
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February 3, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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China's CXMT and YMTC to massively expand memory output amid global crunch
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/china-s-cxmt-and-ymtc-to-massively-expand-memory-output-amid-global-crunch
China's CXMT and YMTC to massively expand memory output amid global crunch
Supply constraints offer chipmakers chance to close gap with rivals Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron
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February 3, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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Indian rupee and stocks soar after Modi-Trump trade deal
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/indian-rupee-and-stocks-soar-after-modi-trump-trade-deal
Indian rupee and stocks soar after Modi-Trump trade deal
Nifty 50 could see best one-day gain in five years
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February 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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China's Shenghe feuds with Australian rare-earth partner in Greenland
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China's Shenghe feuds with Australian rare-earth partner in Greenland
Chinese miner rejects ETM's move to scrap its ownership stake 'top-up rights'
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February 3, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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JAL reviewing Jetstar Japan stake as Qantas tweaks LCC strategy
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JAL reviewing Jetstar Japan stake as Qantas tweaks LCC strategy
Japan-based LCC's domestic-focused operations struggling
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February 3, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Australian central bank raises key interest rate to 3.85%
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Australian central bank raises key interest rate to 3.85%
First hike in more than 2 years comes as inflation ticks up
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February 3, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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ASEAN insurer offering governments disaster cover gains traction
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ASEAN insurer offering governments disaster cover gains traction
Philippines set to follow Laos by taking out SEADRIF policy
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February 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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Ho Chi Minh City tests drones for deliveries
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Ho Chi Minh City tests drones for deliveries
Couriers could take to the sky by March as metropolis readies to expand borders
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February 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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China's rare-earth miners hit by price headwinds, eroding profits
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/china-s-rare-earth-miners-hit-by-price-headwinds-eroding-profits
China's rare-earth miners hit by price headwinds, eroding profits
Declines in medium to heavy elements hit bottom lines in final quarter of 2025
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February 3, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Japan's slow monetary tightening suspected of hampering yen
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Japan's slow monetary tightening suspected of hampering yen
BOJ's monetary base shrinking far more slowly than US, Europe
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February 3, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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Daihatsu debuts mini commercial EVs with industry-leading 257-km range
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February 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Thailand's Central Group targets rich Japan shoppers with tie-up
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Thailand's Central Group targets rich Japan shoppers with tie-up
Deal with Japanese department store Daimaru Matsuzakaya to mutually refer customers
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February 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Trump, Modi reach trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
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February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM