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GPIF makes first direct private equity investment amid allocation bets
The pension fund, one of the world’s biggest, is putting ¥20 billion into a 10-year fund run by Japanese private quity…
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Japan and Australia vow to boost cooperation on quantum tech
Since Japan has signed similar memorandums with the United States and India, the move is expected to accelerate cooperation on quantum technology within the "Quad" framework.
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Japan updates corporate governance code for listed firms
Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. PM Burnham stamps authority with Cabinet shakeup 1 hour ago Japan…
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Japan crown prince and crown princess to visit Paraguay in August
18 and arrive at the Paraguayan capital of Asuncion the following day.On Aug. 22, before flying to Yguazu the…
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Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease
The discovery of a new seed of the amyloid beta protein could lead to early-stage therapy for neurodegenerative…
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U.S. imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
President Donald Trump speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday. | REUTERS By…
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New U.K. PM Burnham stamps authority with Cabinet shakeup
Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks on as he delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street after taking office in London…
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Dodgers remove Shohei Ohtani from rotation indefinitely due to knee issue
Ohtani made his last mound appearance on July 3.
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Hand, foot and mouth disease cases surge across Japan
The number of patients has exceeded the nationwide warning threshold for the first time in two years as Japan enters…
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Early losses for <i>yokozuna</i> in Nagoya no cause for concern — in theory
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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Japanese social media influencer given suspended sentence over tax evasion
The Tokyo District Court also imposed a fine of ¥40 million on an advertising agency for which influencer Reika Kuroki…
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As Japan’s security ties grow, defense chief pushes for international bureau
Japan is expanding its security partnerships as its defense minister calls for the creation of an international…
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Man arrested after stabbing of four people in Oita Prefecture
They have been taken to the hospital but are not in any life-threatening condition, the report said.According to the…
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Tokyo’s ties with Beijing hit another bump, this time over the South China Sea
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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Zelenskyy Cabinet shake-up puts Kyiv’s winter resilience in focus
While the country has faced major disruptions to electricity supplies during every wartime winter, it has avoided gas…
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Nippon Paint offers $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel’s paint business
The Tokyo-listed group’s shares fell as much as 3.4%, the biggest intraday decline in more than a month, before paring…
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Myanmar tells ASEAN ‘sister’ Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, envoy says
Top diplomats of the 11-member Southeast Asian bloc met with their Myanmar counterpart for the first time since the…
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Six out of 10 in Japan using generative AI to plan summer trips, survey finds
A larger proportion of those with school-age children are also OK with them using AI when doing their homework during…
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Shippers face deepening dilemma as U.S. and Iran vie for control of Persian Gulf
Last week’s hostilities between Iran and the U.S. have caused ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to plummet…
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Phillies’ Zack Wheeler rejects All-Star invite after being passed over initially
Wheeler said he didn’t want to “be the fifth option.”
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A sensory encounter at rare architectural gem KAIT Plaza
The article highlights KAIT Plaza as a rare architectural gem that offers a unique sensory experience for visitors. It…
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Typhoon Bavi weakens as heavy rain spreads across China
Typhoon Bavi has weakened as it moves inland, losing its typhoon status. Heavy rain associated with the system is…
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OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI compete for more cost-efficient AI models
They all promise to be more advanced, but their biggest immediate selling point may not be what they can do, but how…
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Stock splits by listed Japanese firms up for four straight years
Companies are attempting to make their shares more affordable for individual investors with limited funds, even as the…
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Jannik Sinner savors victory after bouncing back to defend Wimbledon crown
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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‘They don’t need people’: the workers left behind by China’s robot drive
China’s rapid adoption of robotics and automation is reshaping its manufacturing sector, leading to significant job…
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Takaichi’s first economic policy blueprint puts defense industry revival in focus
Shunzo Takaichi unveiled his first economic policy blueprint, emphasizing the revival of Japan's defense industry. The…
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The main candidates facing Netanyahu in Israel’s elections
Candidates range from a general holding public sympathy but lacking political experience to a former TV star with an…
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The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Director Shinzo Katayama and actor Shun Oguri discuss the cross-cultural collaboration behind Netflix’s “Human Vapor.”
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Wakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom
Wakatakakage's injury has dampened expectations for the July sumo tournament, removing a key contender from the…
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Japan logs over 19,000 personal data breaches in fiscal 2025
Japan recorded over 19,000 personal data breaches in fiscal year 2025, according to official statistics. The number…
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U.S. strikes Iran and blocks oil sales in new test of ceasefire
The United States carried out airstrikes against Iranian targets and announced a suspension of Iranian oil sales. The…
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Japan to invest ¥150 billion in Rakuten’s domestic satellite project
The investment is part of a push to develop a homegrown satellite network and to reduce Starlink’s dominance in the…
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Japan to see price hikes for 2,566 food items in July
Higher crude oil and naphtha prices have pushed up the costs of packaging and raw materials, leading to price…
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Spain’s war on football piracy is breaking the internet
Spain has intensified its crackdown on illegal football streaming by targeting piracy websites that broadcast LaLiga…
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Japan’s food waste falls to lowest on record in fiscal 2024
Japan recorded its lowest level of food waste in fiscal year 2024, according to government data. The decline reflects…
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Will Takaichi invoke 60-day rule to pass controversial bills?
Japanese lawmaker Shunichi Takaichi is considering invoking the parliamentary 60‑day rule to expedite the passage of…
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Japan announces aid for domestic AI development project
The industry ministry aims to help the country catch up with the United States and China in AI technology.
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Russia’s small businesses pay the price of spiraling Ukraine war
The prolonged war in Ukraine is straining Russian small businesses through higher input costs, disrupted supply…
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Yen’s decline makes perfect sense to some analysts
The Japanese yen has continued to weaken against major currencies, a trend that some analysts say is justified by…
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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu relishes chance to face ‘serious Brazil’ in knockout stage
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming knockout match against Brazil at the World Cup. He…
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Takaichi’s blueprint of women’s policies focuses on menopause, engineering education and housekeepers
Japanese politician Shigeru Takaichi has unveiled a new policy blueprint aimed at improving conditions for women. The…
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Heavy rain continues across country with two approaching tropical storms
Heavy rain has persisted across Japan, leading to widespread flooding and landslides. Authorities have issued…
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‘Very strong’ nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head
The United States and Iran are negotiating a broader agreement to end the war, with Tehran’s nuclear program remaining…
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Japan enacts bill to add space operations into ASDF’s fold
The renaming of the ASDF by the end of fiscal 2026, will mark the first name change for any branch of the Self-Defense…
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U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
The planned longer-term presence of a U.S. midrange missile system in Japan, combined with the fielding of other…
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Stellantis and Nissan in talks to buy assets from troubled Marelli
Marelli is going through a complex and lengthy restructuring process after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy one year…
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Britain and Switzerland break June temperature record as deadly heat wave grips Europe
Britain and Switzerland each recorded their highest June temperatures as a severe heat wave swept across Europe. The…
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Apparent senior member of ‘Luffy’ crime ring detained in Manila
Manila authorities detained an individual identified as a senior member of the Luffy crime ring. The arrest is part of…
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Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured Gulf nations and called the tolls imposed on shipping through the Strait…
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