Japan to Adopt NTT’s IOWN for Nationwide Self‑Defense Forces Communications Japan’s Defense Ministry will deploy NTT’s IOWN technology to modernize Self‑Defense Forces communications, connecting radars, sensors and drones for AI-enabled …
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Fukushima Daiichi set to deploy AI robots and drones for debris removal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Deploy AI Robots and Drones at Fukushima Daiichi to Remove Radioactive Debris Japan plans to form a government-TEPCO consortium to use AI robots and drones at Fukushima Daiichi …
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BMW Motorrad CEO warns brand heritage and quality counter low-cost rivals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBMW Motorrad to lean on brand and quality as low-cost Chinese and Indian rivals close in BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch tells Nikkei that brand, heritage and quality are central …
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Yen Falls Past 160 as Warsh’s Jackson Hole Remarks Spur Dollar Strength Japan’s yen tumbled past the 160-per-dollar mark after Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh signaled openness to further rate …
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Japan potato import ban: Government cites 21 pests and schedules hearings in September Japan announces a potato import ban citing 21 pests and microbes. Hearings with farmers and officials start …
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Sumitomo Corp builds inventory of older jets to reach over 2,000 aircraft
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSumitomo Corp. Aims for 2,000‑Plane Fleet, Buying Older Jets to Build Leasing Power Sumitomo Corp. is accelerating its push into aircraft leasing, targeting a fleet of more than 2,000 planes …
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Yamaha unveils YZF-R2 sportbike in India as middle class demands upmarket motorcycles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYamaha launches YZF-R2 sport bike in India as middle-class demand shifts to premium motorcycles Yamaha unveiled the YZF-R2 in Chennai on Aug. 27, 2026, signaling a push into India’s higher-priced …
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Sony Music acquires largest stake in GungHo to revive Puzzles and Dragons
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony Music becomes largest shareholder in GungHo to revive Puzzle & Dragons Sony Music (Japan) becomes GungHo’s largest shareholder, seeking to revive developer Puzzle & Dragons through content, IP and …
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Honda and Nissan agree to build shared onboard operating system by 2029
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHonda and Nissan to Agree on Shared Operating System and Onboard Computer for 2029 Models Honda and Nissan to finalize a shared operating system and onboard computer by Monday, August …
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Putin to Meet Xi at SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, Also Meets Modi, Iran’s Pezeshkian
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPutin-Xi meeting set for Aug. 31, 2026 at SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan Putin to meet Xi at SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 31, 2026; bilateral talks with India’s Modi …