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Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project: India’s 508km bullet train corridor advances toward 2027 first section
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project is a 508km NHSRCL-built corridor across Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli section of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, backed by India-Japan funding and designed for 320km/h operations, with the first Surat-Bilimora section scheduled for 2027.
Typhoon Dolphin forces Japan evacuations and 500 flight cancellations as battered Kumamoto faces new threat
Japan has ordered nearly 260,000 people in Kagoshima and Okinawa to evacuate as Typhoon Dolphin approaches with gusts reaching 198 kilometres per hour, forcing more than 500 flight cancellations and suspending production at nine Toyota factories.
A tiny power chip could open a bigger automotive opportunity for Torex Semiconductor
Torex Semiconductor has launched its AEC-Q100 Grade 1-compliant XD9704/XD9705 automotive DC/DC converters, targeting communication modules, sensors and compact electronic systems where lower heat generation, high efficiency and reliable operation across wide voltage conditions are becoming increasingly important.
Avecho Biotechnology (ASX: AVE) secures Japanese patent for CBD capsule as global licensing strategy expands
Avecho Biotechnology’s Japanese patent adds another major jurisdiction to the intellectual property estate surrounding its TPM-enhanced cannabidiol capsule. The grant strengthens the company’s negotiating position, but clinical completion, regulatory approval and regional licensing remain the decisive commercial tests.
adidas Q2 2026: ADS shares plunge 17% despite record €6.7bn in quarterly sales
adidas posted record €6.7bn Q2 sales and lifted FY26 revenue guidance, yet ADS shares fell 17% as a €924m World Cup marketing bill flagged H2 margin risk.
Japan earthquake kills at least 18 as Kumamoto rescuers race to find survivors
Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake has killed at least 18. See how aftershocks, a mall explosion and utility failures complicated rescue efforts.
Japan escapes major tsunami, but Kumamoto earthquake emergency deepens
Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, mass evacuations and a major search for people trapped in collapsed buildings.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) Q2 2026: Braun’s first full quarter delivers 7% revenue growth
Coca-Cola raised 2026 EPS growth to 9-10% after Q2 volume climbed 5%, pricing added 2 points and comparable operating margin widened to 35.6% year on year.
Why OKI’s sonar contract could become more valuable long after Australia’s frigates launch
Oki Electric Industry’s passive sonar award strengthens the anti-submarine warfare architecture of Australia’s upgraded Mogami frigates while opening a long-duration export and sustainment opportunity for Japan’s defence supply chain.
US and Japan back Philippine maritime drills amid China Coast Guard confrontations
South China Sea clashes intensified as United States and Japanese forces joined Philippine drills, raising the risk of a wider alliance confrontation.