Topix Set to Lose Dozens of Small- and Mid-Cap Constituents as Kioxia and Murata Surge Japan’s Topix faces a notable reduction in components as runaway market caps for Kioxia and …
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Voice actor Daisuke Namikawa licenses AI voice to curb unauthorized cloning
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese Voice Actor Daisuke Namikawa Begins Official AI Voice Licensing to Fight Unauthorized Clones Daisuke Namikawa began licensing an AI voice based on his own on July 14, 2026, aiming …
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Global Nature Positive Summit announces four benchmarks for corporate ecosystem restoration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSummit in Kumamoto Unveils Nature-Positive Benchmarks to Measure Corporate Restoration Efforts Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 introduces four nature-positive benchmarks to standardize how businesses track ecosystem recovery and natural capital …
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Mori Trust forecasts 42 million visitors in 2026, urges post-2030 tourism strategy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan tourism: Mori Trust forecasts 42 million visitors in 2026 and urges post‑2030 strategy Mori Trust forecasts 42 million international arrivals in 2026, highlighting resilience in Japan tourism despite regional …
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Indonesia deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah probe renews police‑military friction, triggers credibility crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPolice name Febrie Adriansyah suspect in graft probe as military presence deepens credibility concerns Febrie Adriansyah named graft suspect as police seize assets and military presence at probe sites fuels …
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LimX Dynamics raises $200 million for autonomous humanoid robots at $2.2bn valuation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLimX Dynamics Raises Nearly $200 Million at 15 Billion Yuan Valuation to Advance Humanoid Robots LimX Dynamics raised nearly $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the Shenzhen robotics …
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Huawei plans 20% smartphone shipment surge with Malaysia launch boosting overseas presence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHuawei smartphone shipments to rise toward 60 million as company presses overseas expansion Huawei aims to raise smartphone shipments to nearly 60 million this year, pushing overseas growth after a …
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Chinese EV makers suffer losses as materials costs squeeze margins, suppliers gain
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese EV makers hit by soaring materials costs as suppliers prosper Rising battery and raw-materials costs are pushing Chinese EV makers such as BAIC, Seres and GAC into losses, while …
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Masayoshi Son warns AI will be 20 percent of GDP by 2040, needs $5trn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank’s Son: AI infrastructure will require $5 trillion annually by 2040 Masayoshi Son warns AI infrastructure will need $5 trillion annually by 2040 as agents and humanoid robots reshape labor, …
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Singapore economy grows 5.7% in Q2 as Iran war erodes AI-driven gains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore economy slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 as Middle East conflict tempers AI-driven gains Singapore economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 as Middle East conflict …