Kioxia leveraged ETFs eyed by U.S. asset managers, could reach Japanese investors U.S. asset managers are seeking regulatory approval to launch Kioxia leveraged ETFs tied to the Japanese memory-chip maker, …
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Makino rejects takeover bid citing unlikely government approval with foreign co-investors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMakino takeover bid rejected over foreign co-investors raising government approval risk Makino takeover rejected as Tokyo private equity bid falters amid concerns that foreign co-investors would make government approval unlikely, …
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Apple wins Beijing approval to launch Apple Intelligence in China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApple Intelligence Cleared in China as Apple Reports Strongest June Quarter Driven by China Sales Apple Intelligence approval in China and a record June quarter underscore the tech giant’s renewed …
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Chinese unification film pulled after authorities refuse final approval
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese film promoting unification with Taiwan shelved after failing to secure final approval A Chinese film promoting unification with Taiwan was shelved after failing to secure final approval from regulators, …
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Prime Minister Takaichi acknowledges she cannot explain approval rating drop
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoCabinet approval rating falls to 53% as Takaichi says she cannot identify cause Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told the House Budget Committee on July 27, 2026 that she cannot determine …
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Asahi poll shows 60% oppose Imperial Household revision, cabinet approval 53 percent
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision seen as lacking public support, poll finds A July 18-19 national poll shows 60% believe the Imperial Household Law revision lacks public understanding; cabinet approval dropped …
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen Wins Local Approval as Municipalities Demand Completion Timeline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMaglev train project moves forward after local approval, but completion date remains uncertain Local governments press for clear completion timeline as maglev train plan advances following a key approval, amid …
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Imperial Household Law amendment nears cabinet approval after LDP and Ishin talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRuling parties move to finalize Imperial Household Law amendment as Cabinet considers same-day decision LDP and Nippon Ishin finalize talks on the Imperial Household Law amendment June 30 as government …
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rebounds to 68 percent after nine months
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSanae Takaichi approval rating rebounds to 68% in Nikkei–TV Tokyo poll Sanae Takaichi approval rating rebounds to 68% in Nikkei–TV Tokyo survey, staying above 65% for nine months as public …
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Japan’s Daiichi Life wins regulator approval to arrange leveraged buyout loans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDaiichi Life Begins Arranging Leveraged Buyout Loans After Regulatory Approval as M&A Financing Grows Daiichi Life will begin arranging leveraged buyout loans after receiving regulatory approval, tapping insurer capital to …