Japan Strengthens Heat-Safety Measures at Theme Parks, Worksites and Sporting Events Japan ramps up heat-safety measures across theme parks, outdoor workplaces and sporting events as summers frequently hit 40°C and …
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South Korea cuts short US joint drills as Hanwha wins cannon contract
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises Cut Short After Trump Order U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will end Friday after a surprise order from President Trump; the move comes …
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JGB yields rise toward 3 percent as Takaichi administration readies 2027 budget
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Nears 3% as Markets Brace for Fiscal 2027 Decisions Benchmark 10-year JGB yield climbs toward 3% as investors react to fiscal uncertainty and Washington scrutiny; Takaichi …
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Unitree Robotics shares surge 629% in Shanghai debut after 6.1 billion yuan IPO
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUnitree Robotics IPO surges as shares jump 629% on Shanghai debut Unitree Robotics IPO surges on Shanghai debut, shares jump 629% as the humanoid maker raises ¥6.1bn; investors reassess valuation …
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Gaianixx chip materials startup expands production as AI projects advance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGaianixx to expand chip materials production after securing major customer commitments Gaianixx, a University of Tokyo spinout, will expand chip materials production after winning major customer commitments, aiming for trial …
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Bluefin tuna quotas increased 25% as Pacific nations lower size limit 6%
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTen nations boost bluefin tuna quotas by 25% while tightening size limits for juveniles Ten countries agree to raise bluefin tuna quotas by 25% and reduce the size limit for …
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Japanese life insurers post ¥30.86 trillion unrealized bond losses as yields rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan life insurers’ unrealized losses on domestic bonds surge to ¥30.86 trillion Unrealized losses at Japan’s major life insurers jumped 60% year‑on‑year to ¥30.86 trillion by the end of June …
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Foreign residents in Japan pay only half of required national pension contributions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiForeign Residents Contribute Only Half to Japan National Pension, Official Data Shows Official data shows foreign residents pay about half of owed contributions to the Japan national pension, with language …
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Tokyo office demand rebounds as return to workplace cuts vacancy to 1.5 percent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo office vacancy rate falls to 1.5% as employees return to workplaces Tokyo office vacancy rate fell to 1.5% in Q1 2026 as companies bring staff back to the office, …
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Xiaomi reports quarterly profit nearly halved as handset margins shrink, EV ambitions strain capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXiaomi’s Q2 Profit Plunges as Memory Costs Bite and EV Push Strains Capital Xiaomi Q2 adjusted net profit fell about 43% as rising memory costs and soft gadget demand squeezed …