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Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …

TSE trading system upgrade set for November as overseas flows nearly double June volumes TSE will roll out a major trading system upgrade as early as November to nearly double …

Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile joint venture to launch direct-to-mobile satellite service in Japan Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile form Japan satellite joint venture to buy and operate satellites and deliver direct-to-mobile …

JERA to invest ¥500 billion in U.S. gas-fired power plant to feed AI data center JERA will build a ¥500 billion U.S. gas-fired power plant to supply a co-located AI …

China export restrictions hit dozens of U.S. companies, widening trade tensions China announced new export restrictions and government procurement bans on dozens of U.S. firms on June 22, 2026, targeting …

Toto to Invest ¥80 Billion in Semiconductor Materials to Support 1‑Nanometer Chips Toto to invest ¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business, backing 1‑nanometer chipmaking amid …

Japan unveils 10.5 trillion yen plan to invest in physical artificial intelligence by fiscal 2040 Japan plans 10.5 trillion yen public-private investment in physical artificial intelligence by fiscal 2040 across …

WCFO to Double Production of Fiber‑Optic Cable Components in Cambodia Amid AI Data‑Center Boom Hong Kong manufacturer WCFO will roughly double fiber‑optic cable components production in Cambodia to meet rising …

Yoyogi Park events guide: five summer festivals to see in July and August 2026 Yoyogi Park events this summer bring music, markets, beaches-in-the-city, and international culture to the heart of …