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Toyota set to sell US-made Tundra pickup, Highlander SUV in Japan
Automobiles Trial sales to start next month in Tokyo, with nationwide rollout coming later Toyota will start selling the Tundra pickup truck in Japan with the steering wheel on the left side. (Photo by Takayuki Yao) NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor next month will begin Japanese sales of vehicles imported from the U.S., starting with the Tundra […]
Indonesia prepares COVID-era rule with deficit likely to breach 3% ceiling
Iran tensions Prabowo calls for reduced oil consumption amid soaring crude prices A congested road in central Jakarta. Indonesia heavily subsidizes retail fuel prices. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN JAKARTA — Indonesia is preparing a COVID-19-era regulation likely to relax the country’s fiscal deficit ceiling amid concerns of potentially rising government […]
Malaysia’s IJM urges shareholders to reject Sunway takeover bid
Business deals Move follows independent assessor saying construction firm had been undervalued The directors of Malaysian construction company IJM Corp on Friday urged shareholders to reject a takeover bid from the Sunway Group. © Reuters BANGKOK — One Malaysia’s biggest corporate takeover attempt in years appeared to be on the brink of failure on Friday after an independent adviser hired […]
Malaysia to raise fuel subsidies more than fourfold to stabilize prices
Iran tensions Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says national reserves can last until May Malaysia will increase petrol and diesel subsidies to cushion the impact of global energy price rises caused by hostilities in the Middle East. © Reuters KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will significantly increase fuel subsidies to mitigate the impact of global energy price […]
Port of Sines hosted an Iberian forum dedicated to green hydrogen.
Portal do Mar 03/12/2026 06:49 am – Updated 7 hours ago 2 Min The Port of Sines was present at the 1st Hispano-Luso Green Hydrogen Forum, held at the Sines Arts Center, in an initiative integrated into the European Futuretech-H2 project. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 The meeting brought together representatives from […]
Iranocichla hormuzensis: The inconspicuous species that gives Hormuz its name.
Portal do Mar 03/12/2026 1:18 pm – Updated 7 hours ago 2 Min When we talk about Hormuz, we almost always think about oil, ships and geopolitical tension. But the region is also linked to a much lesser-known species: Iranocichla hormuzensis, a small fish native to southern Iran, associated with freshwater and brackish water habitats […]
DP World sees rising demand at Red Sea hubs due to Iran tensions
Global ports operator DP World expects rising volumes at its Red Sea terminals as the Iran conflict nears the two-week mark, its CEO said on Thursday, with the Strait of Hormuz shut and spiralling tanker attacks cutting traffic towards Gulf ports. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 The conflict, triggered by US and […]