Japan Considers Framework for Mutual Funds Investing in Private Assets to Open Retail Access to Startups Tokyo is weighing rules to allow mutual funds investing in private assets so retail …
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Madras unveils Meta Insoles with medical-grade gel to reduce strain in Asia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMadras to roll out Meta Insoles across Asia to ease strain for flat feet and high-heel wearers Madras says its Meta Insoles, developed with a medical-grade gel supplier, can improve …
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Car co-ownership and peer-to-peer rentals surge among Japan’s 20-somethings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCo-ownership of ‘Dream Cars’ Surges Among Japan’s 20-somethings Young Japanese in their 20s are increasingly choosing co-ownership and peer-to-peer rental to access luxury cars like Ferraris and Porsches, reshaping attitudes …
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Japanese retail investors back activists as 72% exercised votes in 2025
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRetail Investors in Japan Boost Voting Power as 72% Voted in 2025 Survey finds 72% of Japanese retail investors exercised voting rights in 2025, driving shareholder activism and corporate governance …
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Pakistan hosts first formal U.S.-Iran talks to drive regional reconciliation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPakistan mediation brings U.S. and Iran to the table in Islamabad talks Pakistan mediation helped convene the first formal U.S.-Iran meeting since the conflict began; Islamabad hosted talks on April …
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Shimokitazawa resists redevelopment and preserves Tokyo’s indie vinyl and vintage scene
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShimokitazawa’s indie soul endures as vintage shops, vinyl stores and live music venues adapt to Tokyo redevelopment Shimokitazawa’s indie character is holding fast as redevelopment projects transform parts of the …
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NTT Data announces construction of one of Japan’s largest AI data centers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNTT Data to Build One of Japan’s Largest AI-Focused Data Centers Near Tokyo NTT Data Group plans a major AI-focused data center just outside Tokyo to serve cloud providers and …
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Japan mandates local governments procure only low-risk certified IT equipment to curb cyberattacks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Tighten Cybersecurity Procurement for Local Governments Japan will require local governments to buy only IT equipment certified as low cybersecurity risk to curb data leaks and foreign supply-chain …
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US stocks rise as Nasdaq records longest rally since 1992 amid oil plunge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCrude oil futures plunge as Strait of Hormuz reopening eases supply fears and lifts US stocks Crude oil futures fell sharply after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open following …
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Pokemon cards surge as collectors fuel record Japanese trading card valuations
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPokemon cards surge as collectors and investors drive a global market boom Pokemon cards surge in value as collectors and investors drive record auctions, graded-rarity premiums and new buyers reshape …