Tokyo residential property market cools as unsold inventory rises to multi‑decade high Tokyo residential property market softens as higher borrowing costs and inflation squeeze buyers, pushing unsold inventory to levels …
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Indian venture firms court Europe, Asia after Iran war curbs Gulf capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war Reduces Middle Eastern Capital to India as VCs Pivot to Europe and Asia Iran war curbs Middle Eastern investment in India, prompting venture capital firms to court European …
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Prudential Financial Faces $575 Million Operating Profit Hit, Confirms Long‑term Japan Commitment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrudential Financial Japan Hit by Up to $575m Profit Charge as CEO Vows Long-Term Commitment Prudential Financial Japan faces up to $575 million operating profit hit after misconduct at a …
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank partners with Hunter Point Capital to expand alternatives
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Enters Capital Tie-up with Hunter Point Capital to Grow Alternative Assets Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank forms tie-up with U.S. Hunter Point Capital to expand Japan’s alternative …
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SoftBank data center auction draws Google and Microsoft; winners to cover semiconductor costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGoogle and Microsoft Enter Bidding to Become Clients at SoftBank Data Center Google and Microsoft are bidding to become clients at SoftBank data center in Ohio; winners, expected by April …
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Japan to launch EV battery traceability program in fiscal 2027 to track origin and degradation Japan will introduce an EV battery traceability program starting in fiscal 2027 (from April 1, …
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TEPCO appoints Japan Investment Corp CEO Keisuke Yokoo as chairman
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTEPCO Names Keisuke Yokoo as Chairman to Lead Corporate Turnaround Japan Investment Corp. CEO Keisuke Yokoo will take the helm at Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings to steer restructuring and …
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Mitsubishi Estate acquires Singapore furnished rental operator as expatriate demand rises
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Estate deepens move into furnished rental housing with Singapore partner Mitsubishi Estate strengthens its overseas furnished rental housing business through ties with a Singapore operator, targeting growing expatriate demand …
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Chinese automakers showcase robotaxi advances at Beijing auto show, challenge Tesla
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese Automakers Challenge Tesla with Robotaxi Push at Beijing Auto Show At Auto China 2026, Chinese automakers unveiled robotaxi prototypes and global fleet plans, with Geely’s Caocao targeting 100,000 driverless …
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China’s Export Restrictions on Tungsten Strain Dart and Fishing Tackle Makers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina export limits trigger tungsten shortage, disrupting darts, fishing tackle and precision suppliers China’s export limits have sparked a tungsten shortage, forcing makers of darts, fishing tackle and precision parts …