Kioxia shares awash in buy orders after AI-driven profit surge
The Tokyo-based company said it expects to earn an operating profit of ¥1.3 trillion during the June quarter, above the record profit it earned for the full year ended March.
North Korea’s Kim to bolster front-line defenses against ‘arch enemy’
The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and with Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul’s repeated offers for dialogue.
How Moscow lost friends and global influence
With even Russia’s closest friends hedging their bets, the Kremlin’s ability to project power and shape world affairs has been severely weakened.
Takaichi set to announce extra budget amid Middle East shock
The planned supplementary budget is expected to function as an emergency relief measure rather than a broad economic stimulus program.
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
The statement did not say from where the drone was launched, but the UAE has recently accused Iran of being behind attacks on its energy and economic infrastructure.
South Korea to host Prime Minister Takaichi as quasi-state guest
Takaichi will hold summit talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the president’s hometown of Andong, Gyeongsang province, on Tuesday.
Putin to visit China for talks with Xi, days after Trump trip
During the trip, the Russian leader will discuss with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping how to “further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.”
A little love for soy milk, tofu’s unsung precursor
It took modern manufacturing methods for Japan to fall in love with soy milk, once thought too bitter and grassy for regular meals.
China says it will cut levies and expand farm trade after talks with U.S.
The outcome shows that both countries “can find solutions to the problems through dialog and cooperation,” China’s Commerce Ministry said.
Collision between train and bus kills at least eight in Bangkok
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an investigation into the incident, according to a statement from his office.