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The Japanese government has designated July 22, 2026, as a 'brutally hot day' amid soaring temperatures and issued heat stroke alerts nationwide.
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has approved a new rare-disease treatment for narcolepsy type 1, marking a global first in drug approval and highlighting China's growing role in biopharmaceutical innovation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:35 AM
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Tokyo submits reform proposals aiming to streamline World Trade Organization decision-making and regulate subsidies, targeting adoption by 2028.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
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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
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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
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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
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The Japanese government aims to boost its presence in AI and semiconductor sectors by creating a new senior position to coordinate international standard-setting efforts.
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Tokyo extends its Official Security Assistance program to Cambodia for the first time, strengthening military ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
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Fukuoka prefecture officials face criticism for costly overseas trips amid rising household expenses, prompting promises to review spending practices.
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Olympus aims to advance medical technology by integrating robotic assistance into endoscopic procedures, reflecting a broader trend in healthcare innovation across Asia.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 6:39 AM
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The Japanese government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party aim to limit activist investors' influence by increasing the voting rights required to call special meetings.
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The new Elgrand, Nissan's first major redesign of the premium minivan in 16 years, marks a key step in the automaker's turnaround strategy.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 1:50 AM
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The collaboration aims to enhance shipyard productivity and address labor shortages through advanced robotics and AI technologies.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:58 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%239fd2d6%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EBUSINESS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Eight major Japanese power firms are enhancing infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:51 PM
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and NYU Senior Vice Chancellor Raghu Sundaram signed an agreement to consider establishing an international branch campus in Tokyo’s western suburb.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 3:41 PM
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Tokyo debates allowing fresh American potatoes to enter the market, balancing consumer choice against agricultural concerns.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 6:57 PM
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The total number of Japanese firms operating in China has declined by approximately 10% since its peak in 2012, reflecting growing economic and political concerns.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 12, 2026, 8:33 PM
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Toyota Motor and its major affiliates have divested billions of dollars in shares across dozens of companies, including Panasonic and Renesas, as part of a broader effort to unwind cross-shareholdings.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 11, 2026, 7:10 PM
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Beijing increases military activities in the South China Sea, signaling opposition to strengthened ties between Manila and Tokyo and viewing them as obstacles to Taiwan reunification.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 10, 2026, 5:12 PM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, highlighting growing cooperation between the two nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 10, 2026, 1:26 PM
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Japanese firms Itochu and Daikin Industries collaborate to recover aluminum from used commercial air conditioners amid supply chain concerns.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 8, 2026, 9:37 AM
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On July 8, 2026, a woman in Ibaraki Prefecture was arrested for allegedly injuring her roommate by sewing her lips shut, while Tokyo-based ispace announced a new lunar cargo business using SpaceX's Starship rocket.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 7:28 AM
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The Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev project moves forward, promising to halve travel times between major cities and reshape a region home to 66 million people.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 7:34 PM
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The partnership aims to capitalize on rising demand for data centers and energy assets driven by the global AI boom.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 10:41 AM