Masanori Ishikawa retirement: Yakult pitcher to leave game at season’s end Tokyo Yakult Swallows veteran Masanori Ishikawa, 46, announced his retirement at the close of this season, drawing warm tributes …
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Uniqlo CEO Yanai announces upgraded in-store experience to counter AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUniqlo Physical Stores Central to Yanai’s Strategy to Counter AI-Driven Retail Uniqlo physical stores will be upgraded as CEO Tadashi Yanai emphasizes hands-on shopping to counter AI-driven online retail and …
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Google announces accelerated custom chip rollout with two chips per year
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGoogle Accelerates Custom Chips Program, Announces Two Releases a Year to Speed AI Development Google accelerates development of custom chips for AI, moving from two-year cycles to two releases a …
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Elon Musk announces X will publish reasons for New Delhi content restrictions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiX transparency pledge deepens clash with New Delhi over frequent content takedowns Elon Musk says X will make reasons for government restrictions visible, intensifying debate over X transparency as India …
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Yakult veteran Masanori Ishikawa announces retirement after 25 seasons
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYakult Veteran Masanori Ishikawa to Retire After 25th NPB Season Masanori Ishikawa, 46, will retire after the 2026 season, ending a 25-year NPB career with Yakult; a retirement press conference …
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Japan announces buyback of 210,000 tons of reserve rice to support prices
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Announces Reserve Rice Buyback of 210,000 Tons to Stabilize Prices Japan to buy back 210,000 tons of reserve rice to stabilize prices and secure supply, Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki …
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U.S. Treasury announces first joint yen intervention in 15 years, doubles long-dated buybacks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-Japan yen intervention: Treasury joins Tokyo in first joint yen buying in 15 years as bond buybacks expand U.S. Treasury joins Japan in a coordinated yen intervention and doubles long-term …
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Kyushu Shinkansen to Fully Reopen from September 18 JR Kyushu Announces
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKyushu Shinkansen to Fully Resume Service on Sept. 18, JR Kyushu Announces JR Kyushu will fully reopen the Kyushu Shinkansen on September 18, restoring through service between Hakata and Kagoshima …
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BYD announces Racco minicar with space-saving battery, targets Europe and global markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBYD Racco to Drive International Push for Electric Minicars with Space‑Saving Battery BYD Racco mini EV to be adapted for Europe and other markets, leveraging a space‑saving battery pack and …
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Honda announces AI-driven vehicle body design to cut development cycles to three years
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHonda AI vehicle design shortens development cycle to three years Honda uses AI in vehicle design to cut body development from five years to about three, pairing algorithms with open …