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Japanese corporations are investing heavily in AI-related infrastructure and factory upgrades, pushing capital expenditures to unprecedented levels this fiscal year.
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The death highlights growing concerns over heat-related illnesses amid high temperatures following the magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
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Since 2016, Filipino workers have become a preferred choice for housekeeping roles in Japan, supported by legal reforms and rising dual-income households.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:42 AM
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As the 2020s pass their midpoint, the decade is seen as a pivotal period marked by significant events including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 5:55 AM
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Following a peace accord ceremony involving U.S. and Southeast Asian leaders in late 2025, renewed fighting has allowed China to expand its influence as a mediator in the region.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 2:04 AM
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Japanese officials conclude search after powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake and explosion in Kumamoto, with at least 36 dead and widespread regional damage.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 2:34 PM
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Since June 1, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not made any publicized phone calls with world leaders, marking a two-month silence in her phone diplomacy.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 4:49 AM
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Pigeon Corp., a leading Japanese baby goods company, plans to expand in the U.S. following its success in China, its largest market.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 1:22 AM
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Japan's Seven & i Holdings announces a major capital infusion from SoftBank Corp. and other investors aimed at transforming its convenience store operations.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 12:09 AM
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Alexander De Croo emphasizes the shift from aid to investment in global development, recognizing national interests of funding countries such as China.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 11:57 PM
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad from a cabinet meeting shows plans to buy Japanese yen amid recent market interventions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:22 PM
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Alimentation Couche-Tard announced a $8.7 billion deal to buy Zabka Group, expanding its footprint in Eastern Europe after Japan's Seven & i Holdings withdrew from the investment.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 6:08 PM
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Advantest's share in the Nikkei 225 index exceeded the 10% cap, prompting a reduction in its weighting to prevent dominance.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 11:52 AM
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Kioxia Holdings projects a significant quarterly net profit increase driven by strong NAND flash memory demand, despite share price declines over investment concerns.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 9:35 AM
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Sony Group's net profit exceeded $2 billion in the first fiscal quarter, driven by growth in chips, music, and games sectors, while the impact of a recent earthquake on production remains uncertain.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 6:10 AM
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Japan's largest power generator JERA reports strong quarterly profits and confirms stable LNG inventory amid summer demand concerns.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 5:46 AM
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In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of Japan maintains its benchmark interest rate amid rising crude oil prices and a weak yen, while revising down its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 5:18 AM
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Japanese yen's overnight surge fades amid commercial dollar demand, while Asian tech shares soar following strong Microsoft earnings.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 5:16 AM
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Research by London-based think tank CSRI reveals growing connections between Hong Kong legislators and Chinese companies accused by the US of military affiliations.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 2:49 AM
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Countries near the equator are experiencing crop effects as markets prepare for a potentially record-breaking El Nino event, raising concerns about a global food shock.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 7:28 PM
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Mergers and acquisitions worldwide surged to $2.84 trillion from January to June 2026, driven by U.S. tech firms vying for dominance in artificial intelligence and related sectors.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 5:11 PM
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The Japanese yen reached its strongest level since mid-May amid market uncertainty and fiscal concerns, prompting speculation of possible government intervention.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 4:05 PM
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Japanese semiconductor firm Kioxia has started distributing samples of its latest NAND flash memory chips, targeting applications in smartphones and personal computers.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 3:07 PM
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advances a $30 billion reduction in the consumption tax on food to ease household inflation pressures despite fiscal challenges.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 12:29 PM