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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Taiwan needs a new deterrence strategy
Emboldened by U.S. President Donald Trump's war in Iran, Chinese leaders have ramped up their gray-zone coercion…
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Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots were never just dots
Yayoi Kusama, who died at 97 last month, turned hallucinations and a fear of self-obliteration into a global visual…
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Manga artist Kurumada says ex-manager, others embezzled ¥4.6 billion
Masami Kurumada is best known as the creator of the popular manga series "Ring ni Kakero" and "Saint Seiya."
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Japan developing GPS-based app to locate nationals overseas
The app is expected to help verify the safety of Japanese citizens swiftly in the event of an armed conflict or a…
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Godzilla sequel in the spotlight at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival
"Godzilla Minus Zero," the highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One," will be the centerpiece…
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Panel calls for remote analysis of <i>tokuryū</i> criminal group communications
The NPA aims to introduce remote analysis at an early date after the panel announces its final recommendations as soon…
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How Japan’s bond rout is turning the tide of global capital
While there's no sign of Japan dumping its $2.4 trillion hoard in overseas debt yet, global fund managers and a growing…
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Japan to subsidize community efforts to prevent child suicides
The move comes at a time when the number of suicides among elementary, junior high and high school students marked a…
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Nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders left Japan in first half of 2026
Under stricter requirements imposed since October, applicants must now have at least ¥30 million in capital, up from ¥5…
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Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa retiring with no regrets after 25 seasons
Ishikawa won 188 games for the Swallows, the only team he played for during his pro career.
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Lack of media coverage concerns some quake-hit Kumamoto areas
There have been differences among areas in Kumamoto in terms of the number of disaster relief volunteers and donation…
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Xi begins busiest travel month since 2019 before Trump talks
The travel schedule comes as China's leader aims to convince nations that Beijing offers better global leadership than…
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Tokyo to lift ban on bear hunting next April
According to a new bear management plan, the Tokyo government will aim to cull about 34 bears a year to keep the…
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What’s next for Komeito?
Whether Komeito's former members in the Centrist Reform Alliance choose to stay or leave is a decision that has…
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Australia and U.S. commit $580 million to support Pacific island nations
The funding follows an increase in China's influence in recent years via grants, infrastructure projects and donations.
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion
Once a symbol of Hong Kong's democracy movement, Joshua Wong has been in custody since late 2020 and sentenced multiple…
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Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood
At least 1,050 people have been killed and nearly 4,000 remain unaccounted for.
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Fatal floods expose threats to hydropower in the roof of the world
A changing climate is bringing unstable glaciers and unpredictable rain, creating new risks and raising costs for…
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Sumo misses out on potential superstar as Hidetora Hanada decides against turning pro
According to a Japanese media report, the former amateur yokozuna was still mulling over the decision right up until…
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For foreign nationals in Japan, are rent hike notices take it or leave it?
Some accept the inevitability of having to pay higher rents due to inflation. Others find the extra financial burden…
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