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Rising orders from data centers boost Fujikura's fiber-optic cable production, improving its business outlook.
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business
Starting fiscal 2027, MUFG Bank aims to cut down on-site inspection hours by 10,000 annually through a new AI-driven system, potentially sharing it with regional banks facing labor shortages.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 11:17 PM
business
SBI Holdings aims to expand the use of its stablecoin through strategic investment in the American cryptocurrency platform.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 3:05 PM
business
SBI Holdings aims to promote the use of its stablecoin through strategic investment in the American cryptocurrency platform.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 2:47 PM
business
Yields on 10-year Japanese government bonds rise above 2.8% as investors react to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policies and uncertainties over Bank of Japan rate adjustments.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 12:43 PM
business
Japanese firms SBI Securities and Daiwa Securities plan a new settlement system enabling foreign investment in Japanese businesses and real estate through blockchain tokens.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 11:35 AM
business
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
world
Tensions escalate as Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confront each other near the contested Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming to have expelled the other.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
business
Hengli Petrochemical, a Shanghai-listed company linked to a US-sanctioned Chinese refinery, more than doubled its profit in the first half of 2026, reflecting a broader profit increase in China's petrochemical sector.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 8:21 AM
business
After more than a decade of delays, the maglev train project in central Japan moves forward following local government approval.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 4:51 AM
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The proposed AI system aims to improve the speed and efficiency of delivering aid by analyzing road conditions and retailer inventories.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 2:56 AM
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Chinese banks and tech firms have outpaced the US in fintech patent applications over the past decade, marking a significant shift in global financial technology innovation.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 6:47 PM
business
Japan's MUFG Bank and JCB introduce a premium credit card with exclusive perks to attract affluent consumers from Southeast Asia, starting in Indonesia and Thailand.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 12:13 PM
business
The absorption of Wuhan Z-Bank, a small private lender in Hubei province, reflects ongoing credit risks within China’s banking system.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 10:56 AM
business
Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi plans a 30% capacity increase by building a new facility in Cambodia or Thailand to meet rising AI-driven demand beyond semiconductors.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 4, 2026, 8:49 PM
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Japan's largest-ever investment strategy aims to revive economic confidence and enhance the nation's global competitiveness, says Growth Minister Minoru Kiuchi.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 3, 2026, 5:30 AM
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Chinese authorities reveal pilot's history of insomnia and anxiety after small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 2, 2026, 10:09 AM
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Concerns rise over Chinese information manipulation efforts amid protests against Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 1, 2026, 8:40 PM
business
Aflac Life Insurance Japan faces scrutiny after a major data breach exposes personal and financial information of millions of policyholders.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 1, 2026, 7:38 PM
business
The recently enacted Chinese law on ethnic unity raises concerns over minority rights and extraterritorial jurisdiction, drawing criticism from Japan, Europe, and international organizations.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 1, 2026, 10:40 AM
business
Beijing and Pyongyang are accelerating their military technology development by observing Russia's war in Ukraine.
Nikkei Asia | Jun 28, 2026, 12:40 AM
business
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications initiates eight projects to enhance digital infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on economic security and advanced communications.
Nikkei Asia | Jun 27, 2026, 9:18 PM
business
Major Japanese banks and JBIC face challenges in securing dollar funding for projects linked to U.S.-Japan tariff agreements.
Nikkei Asia | Jun 27, 2026, 8:11 PM
business
The Japanese manufacturer will invest over $618 million in its gas turbine operations in Japan and the US to meet growing power needs driven by data centers and AI expansion.
Nikkei Asia | Jun 27, 2026, 7:04 PM