Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is seen as a key obstacle to further action, according to a survey.
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Parliament extension grounds some lawmakers from overseas travel
The Lower House's rules committee turned down requests from senior Liberal Democratic Party officials so they would be…
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Jalen Brunson says Knicks players have not discussed White House visit
Knicks owner James Dolan, a friend of U.S. President Donald Trump, said last month that a visit to the White House…
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How Japan’s would-be kingmakers lost their edge
The nationalist Sanseito and the centrist Democratic Party for the People are struggling to maintain the momentum — and…
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Japanese retailers offer various eel products for Day of the Ox
Two major supermarket chains have cut prices for their mainstay grilled eel items after a bountiful fry catch last year.
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Lewis Hamilton hoping to head into F1’s August break on high note
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was wary of talking up the team's prospects, even if others were already doing so.
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Why Nepal’s Gen Z protestors are back in the streets
Nepal's Gen Z did not take to the streets last year simply to replace one government with another. It demanded a…
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A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock Festival has long been known for its international headliners, but Kaze Fujii is poised to make a big splash…
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Japan antitrust watchdog to add new bureau to tackle Big Tech
The Japan Fair Trade Commission aims to curb the market dominance of companies like Google and Apple and ensure fairer…
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Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Bernhard Sutter, 58, collapsed while ascending Japan's tallest mountain with his son via the Fujinomiya route — the…
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South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch
South Africa boasts advanced digital infrastructure, including connections with international sub-sea cables, helping…
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As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week
Some 10,857 people were transported by ambulance from July 13 through July 19, more than double the same period last…
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Why is U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and Middle East?
Worries about security, weapons proliferation and political complications in a tinderbox region have been central…
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Indonesia free-meals boss quits, says job left her ‘traumatized’
The second leadership change at President Prabowo Subianto's troubled signature social initiative in less than two…
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Nike severs Chinese distribution deals in strategic shift
China has been a persistent pain point for CEO Elliott Hill, even as Nike sees signs of progress in regions like North…
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155 police officers and personnel disciplined in Japan over six months
The most common reason for discipline was acts related to relationships with the opposite sex.
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Koizumi calls for breaking taboo on nuclear debate
"Unless discussions are held without any taboos, no country can any longer ensure its own security on its own," the…
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Daiwa AM boosts staff in shift toward institutional investors
The company will seek new clients including those from public and corporate pension funds, as well as endowments and…
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Energy efficiency is no communist plot
Politics, not policy, drives the backlash against power conservation in the U.S.
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Tour de France routes come from 3-year labor of love
Beautiful scenery is a key consideration because "people also watch the Tour for the beauty of its landscapes."
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Speedskater Miho Takagi to receive People’s Honor Award
Takagi, 32, participated in four Winter Olympics and won a total of 10 medals, the most for a Japanese female Olympian.
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White House official says Moonshot accessed banned Nvidia chips
The official claimed the Chinese company violated U.S. export control rules and companies' terms of service to build…
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Japan to mandate reporting on supplement-linked health issues
The move comes on the heels of incidents related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing beni kо̄ji red…
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Japan may move to managing yields, not yen, Deutsche Bank says
Controlling the yield curve to tamp down borrowing costs is a tactic Japan has deployed in the past, between 2016 and…
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Cabinet spokesman defends Takaichi’s grueling sleep schedule
The prime minister's social media post about being unable to get enough sleep drew criticism for running counter to…
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The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
The members discuss artistic trust, existential questions and the creative process behind their immersive third album,…
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Indian drugmakers rattled by Trump’s 100% levy on generics
The U.S. president says non-patented drugmakers would have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100%…
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Japan to add 200 workers to Immigration Services Agency
The personnel increase is aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal residents and speeding up residency status…
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Heat and war deal Europe’s grain harvest biggest blow in decades
High temperatures are expected to cut the region's corn crop to the smallest in 19 years, as the Middle East conflict…
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Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia’s top online retailer Wildberries
Wildberries is often described as Russia's Amazon and is one of the country's biggest employers.
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U.S. weighs putting nuclear power plants in ocean waters
The Interior Department's Marine Minerals Administration and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are evaluating the…
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Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
While Russian assistance for Iran is longstanding, specific targeting of sensitive CIA sites would indicate Moscow is…
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Soccer provides welcome distraction as quake-hit Venezuela tries to move forward
The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes on June 24 hit the north of the country hardest, especially the coastal state of La…
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Trump signs nuclear sharing deal with Saudi Arabia in policy shift
The policy shift has alarmed nuclear nonproliferation experts and some members of Congress, who fear it could allow…
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Houthis say they attacked tankers in Red Sea, widening war
The Red Sea has emerged as a vital workaround for oil exports, particularly from Saudi Arabia, amid disruptions to…
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New U.S. 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports
The new tariff threatens between $7 billion and $11 billion of Brazilian exports to the U.S.
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