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Japan and Southeast Asian Nations Establish Critical Minerals Stockpile Partnership

Japan and six Southeast Asian countries agreed to create a joint reserve of nickel, rare earth elements and other key battery materials to strengthen regional supply chains against export restrictions and global supply disruptions.
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Japan and Southeast Asian Nations Establish Critical Minerals Stockpile Partnership
United States, Japan and the Philippines Complete Joint Maritime Security Operations in the South China Sea
European Union Adopts Stricter Environmental Standards for AI Data Centers
European Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Persistent Service Inflation
IAEA Reports Faster High-Grade Uranium Enrichment at Iranian Nuclear Facilities
United States and China Launch Emergency Military Talks After Taiwan Strait Aerial Intercept
Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Central European Power Grids, Forcing Industrial Shutdowns
Small Business Administration Reports Record US$12 Billion in Lending
National Science Foundation Launches US$500 Million Quantum Computing Initiative
Treasury Strengthens Critical Mineral Supply Partnerships
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