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Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng, CSI300

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Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng, CSI300

Commercial ships are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. – | AFP | getty images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday as oil prices rose anew on fears that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could further squeeze energy supplies, sparking fears of a global economic recession. Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba … Read more

Japan retrieves rare earth clay from seabed for first time in test mission

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Japan retrieves rare earth clay from seabed for first time in test mission

Japan’s government said Monday it had successfully recovered rare-earth-rich marine mud for the first time from a depth of about 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission. A Japanese scientific drill ship departed Jan. 12 for remote Minamitori Island to explore reserves of rare-earth-rich clay, part of Tokyo’s effort to reduce its dependence on … Read more