Five Japanese oil distributors admit to forming price cartel
East Japan Usami and Kyoei Sekiyu of Tokyo, Eneos Wing of Nagoya, Enex Fleet of Osaka and Kitaseki of Miyagi Prefecture…
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Hongkong Land eyes billion-dollar property deals in Japan
It is targeting mixed-use complexes with high-end office, retail and hospitality spaces in prime Tokyo locations.
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Japan sees fewer IPOs as Iran war, AI shock and rate anxiety slow tech listings
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's mainstay Prime, Growth and Standard sections saw 17 companies go public in the first half of…
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How Vocaloid became the soundtrack to liminal spaces
Before "Backrooms" became a movie, the singing-synthesizer software Vocaloid was the hallmark of the liminal and the…
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Mitsui OSK sees disruption of Hormuz shipping extending beyond 2026
Recent attacks have elevated the risk for tankers attempting to move oil through the waterway.
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Japan proceeds toward full lifting of ban on imports of fresh potatoes from U.S.
The agriculture ministry plans to hold a briefing this month on potato pests and diseases identified as possibly posing…
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What separates heckling from unlawful interference during election campaigns?
As Okinawa Prefecture's gubernatorial race picks up steam, some guidance can be had from a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.
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South Korea hastens relocations of government bodies outside of Seoul
The Seoul capital region accounts for just 12% of South Korea's land but 53% of national gross domestic product.
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At Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, tomorrow’s runway icons shine
While most runway shows are invite-only, online streams and events throughout Tokyo give everyone the chance to…
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts addresses relationship with former teammate A.J. Brown
In an interview with GQ magazine published Tuesday, Hurts was asked if he and Brown — who is now with the New England…
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Yuki Tsunoda to fill in for Racing Bulls again during Italian Grand Prix
Both Red Bull-owned Formula One teams confirmed their lineups on Wednesday for the 13th round of the season at one of…
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Congo continues struggling to pay the people fighting its Ebola outbreaks
Congo recorded 3,007 deaths from Ebola as of Monday, and payment disputes are interfering with some of the basic work…
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SDF should let foreign nationals join as recruitment woes mount, experts say
A Sasakawa Peace Foundation panel pitched the idea to the Defense Ministry as a part of recommendations on bolstering…
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Court halts Trump’s new birthright citizenship curbs
The fresh setback to Trump's hard-line immigration agenda puts the fight over birthright citizenship on a path to…
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Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to reach third round at U.S. Open
Spain's Alcaraz, seeded second in his first tournament since a wrist injury forced him to the sidelines in April.
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Yen stages dramatic rally, and Japanese bonds strengthen
Japan's currency is back at about ¥157 to the dollar for the first time since early August.
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Fibromyalgia patient calls for greater awareness and understanding of disease
The often-misunderstood disease is characterized by severe pain throughout the body.
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Older drivers with traffic violations face tougher test when renewing license
The National Police Agency plans to introduce a stricter test in fiscal 2027 to assess drivers' ability more…
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Kirk Cousins to begin season as Raiders’ starting quarterback
Cousins beats out 2026 No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza for the starting job.
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Lack of dollar hedging among U.S. asset holders risks fueling sell-off
Because U.S. assets make up a large share of global portfolios, increased hedging effectively means more dollar selling.
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Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up
Investors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row…
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Natixis boosts Japan equity allocation, anticipating continued growth
The asset manager changed its weighting a day before Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched a century high of 3%.
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Chevron CEO says patience pays off in Venezuela oil deal
For two decades, Chevron stayed while all its major peers quit after former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez…
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Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity and urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges
The Venezuelan leader has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and is scheduled to go on trial on June 1,…
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito’s funeral rite could be downsized, per his request
The 92-year-old has expressed his desire to have the impact of his funeral on people's lives be as small as possible.
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Tiger Woods loses driver’s license for five years but avoids jail time in plea deal
The 15-time major champion, who initially pleaded not guilty, entered a no-contest motion on all charges.
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Caitlin Clark embraces global spotlight ahead of World Cup debut
The 24-year-old has become one of the most recognizable athletes in the U.S., attracting millions of followers on…
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Bain and Lone Star plan second-round bids to take Nikkon private
Nikkon Holdings, a Japanese logistics group specializing in the automotive supply chain, will hold a second round of…
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Japanese companies consider asset sales as yen debt costs rise
Among measures under deliberation are sales of strategic shareholdings and other assets to offset the impact, borrowing…
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Takaichi’s Cabinet reshuffle: What to watch for
The reshuffle will impact the prime minister's management of party dynamics, the future of the ruling coalition and her…
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Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina are Category 4 storms that are both expected to pass Hawaii from a distance,…
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AI boom is testing tech firms’ climate pledges
Emissions from four major AI and cloud computing providers skyrocketed by up to 239% between 2020 and 2024, a report…
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Berkshire CEO Greg Abel vows long-term support for Japan trading houses
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Mitsubishi, Mitsui & Co., Itochu, Sumitomo and Marubeni to more than 10%…
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Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism
International arrivals to the U.S. have declined, with travel officials citing a number of factors that include lengthy…
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What’s wrong with FIFA ? Look beyond Infantino
Infantino's failed stake‑sale plan exposes FIFA's deeper structural flaws, showing that only reform can prevent future…
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NBA hits Clippers with historic punishment in cap circumvention case
The NBA's investigation, conducted independently over the course of a year, "found a pattern of misconduct and multiple…
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