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South China Morning Post World
Kozo Okamoto, known as Ahmad the Japanese within the PFLP, passed away at age 78 after a long illness, the Palestinian group announced.
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business
Kyoto's Gion Festival drew large crowds on July 17 as temperatures soared near 40°C, highlighting the traditional Yamahoko float procession.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 5:38 AM
business
J-Will and Advantage Partners lead Japan's private equity push into Asian markets amid growing demand for new suppliers and growth opportunities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 4:03 AM
business
Sky Perfect JSAT anticipates increased demand for satellite imagery and analytics in Southeast Asia as regional governments seek affordable surveillance solutions.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 1:08 AM
business
Rising naphtha prices due to the Iran conflict have shifted Japan’s petrochemical strategy towards increased imports from China and South Korea.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 9:17 PM
business
A Japanese rocket designed for deploying small satellites has passed a critical burn test, marking a key milestone before its upcoming launch.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 7:57 PM
business
Iyogin Holdings, parent company of Iyo Bank, and Ehime Bank are finalizing merger talks to strengthen their ship finance capabilities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 6:40 PM
business
The Japanese yen has fallen to a roughly 40-year low against the U.S. dollar amid increased foreign mergers and acquisitions in Japan.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
business
Tokyo considers storing crude oil convertible to naphtha amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown, facing economic and technical hurdles.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
world
Research shows that the locked zone along Japan’s deadliest fault line is not permanent, challenging efforts to forecast future megaquakes and tsunamis.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 9:08 AM
world
Opinion polls indicate declining public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has prioritized conservative laws over addressing economic concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:39 AM
business
Drone manufacturers are increasingly looking to Japan's component suppliers to support expanding global demand.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 PM
business
Japan will continue its practice of amortizing goodwill from mergers and acquisitions, diverging from international accounting standards.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 6:10 PM
us
As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to visit the White House following their World Series win, many Latino supporters express conflicted emotions due to recent immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 2:36 PM
world
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's 'Tokyo Cool Biz' initiative encourages men to wear shorts to reduce heat and energy use, but some women express discomfort over office dress expectations.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 12:08 PM
world
The Japan Meteorological Agency issues widespread heatstroke alerts amid deadly heatwave, introducing a new warning term for extreme temperatures.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 12:02 PM
business
At the June 16 G7 summit in Evian, leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi discussed the rapid pace of diplomatic shifts compared to the slower development of clean energy supply chains.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 9:31 AM
world
Israeli military operations and settler violence have escalated in Palestinian territories, resulting in dozens of deaths and widespread destruction amid political developments in Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 6:37 AM
business
The Japanese yen depreciated to its lowest level in nearly four decades, reaching 163 yen per U.S. dollar, influenced by rising oil prices due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and economic policy proposals by Takaichi.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 3:40 AM
world
The Japanese government has designated July 22, 2026, as a 'brutally hot day' amid soaring temperatures and issued heat stroke alerts nationwide.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 3:28 AM
general
After nearly five months of conflict, Iran faces heavy military and civilian casualties, while the United States and regional allies also suffer losses amid ongoing combat operations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:05 AM
business
New York Life Insurance's asset management arm is increasing its Tokyo team size amid growing Japanese investor interest in alternative assets.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 AM
business
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet endorses a long-term economic and fiscal policy plan aimed at enhancing productivity and revising fiscal discipline.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 6:38 AM
business
The Japanese government plans a new senior position to coordinate efforts in promoting domestic technology as international standards, aiming to support growth in AI and semiconductor sectors.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 10:33 PM