Newsfrom Japan Politics Apr 7, 2026 00:31 (JST) Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will retrospectively notify the Diet, or parliament, of decisions to export arms, according to a draft revision to operational guidelines for the country’s three principles on defense equipment exports. Under the draft, presented to Monday’s meeting of senior members of...Read More

President Trump has imposed a 100 percent tariff on patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Originally declared in September 2025, the policy confirms what the administration has proposed it will enforce for more than twelve months. The move has since spurred major domestic investments by many...Read More

China, India also see sharp declines during same period; exporters cite reciprocal tariffs as main reason 05 April, 2026, 01:15 am Last modified: 05 April, 2026, 10:43 am Representational image. Photo: TBS “> Representational image. Photo: TBS Apparel imports by the United States – Bangladesh’s largest single export market – declined significantly in the first...Read More

INOX Air Products (INOXAP) has commissioned an Ultra-High Purity (UHP) liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities for semiconductor and solar manufacturing. The plant produces 6N-grade (99.9999 per cent purity) liquid oxygen with a capacity of 17 TPD (500 Nm³/hr), catering to high-precision industrial applications. Strategically located in Hosur, the...Read More

India’s pharmaceutical exports reached over $28 billion up to February in the current financial year, registering a growth of more than 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, a senior government official has said.Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Chintan Shivir: Scaling Up Pharma Exports’, the official highlighted that the growth...Read More

South Africa’s Ine-Mari Venter will line up in her fourth international league, when she steps onto court for the start of the ANZ Premiership this month, underlining the global path of her career. By Bridget Tunnicliffe of RNZ The experienced shooter is one of seven import players who will ply their trade in the ANZ...Read More