Alphabet earnings rise 24% as cloud and ads drive $119.8B quarterly revenue Alphabet earnings rise as cloud and ads lift revenue 24% to $119.8B for quarter ended June 30, 2026; …
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Revised Imperial Household Law enacts male-line succession but stability concerns remain
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision passed on July 17 prioritizes male-line succession July 17 revision to Imperial Household Law favors male-line succession by adopting heirs from former branches, passed amid doubts; …
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Flag Desecration Punishment Bill Clears Upper House Committee Despite Unconstitutional Concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFlag desecration bill clears Upper House committee amid constitutional warnings New bill to criminalize public damage to Japan’s national flag passed a key Upper House committee on July 16, 2026, …
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SK Hynix plunges 15% as KOSPI falls on memory chip peak concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSK Hynix shares tumble over 15% after Nasdaq debut, KOSPI hit by chip sell-off SK Hynix shares plunged more than 15% on July 13, 2026, after a volatile start to …
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Japan seeks early rice stockpile buyback amid cabinet inflation concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoReserve rice buyback divides government as lawmakers press for early purchases amid falling rice prices Lawmakers press for a reserve rice buyback as prices fall, prompting debate with the prime …
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Momenta IPO Raises $750m, Lists in Hong Kong Amid Profitability Concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMomenta IPO Opens in Hong Kong, Raises Over $750 Million as Shares Tick Up on Debut Momenta IPO in Hong Kong raised over $750 million; shares opened nearly 2% higher …
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Shizuoka approves maglev construction after leadership change eases environmental concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShizuoka Approves Construction of Maglev Train Section, Clearing Longstanding Roadblock Shizuoka governor approves construction of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev on July 7, 2026, ending a decade-long dispute and advancing JR …
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China launches missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific despite regional concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese submarine missile launch draws regional concern as Japan, Australia and New Zealand seek answers Chinese submarine missile launch into the Pacific prompts protests from Japan, Australia and New Zealand, …
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Prime Minister Takaichi skips NATO summit sparking concerns over Japan’s influence
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi to Skip NATO Summit in Turkey; Motegi to Represent Japan Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi will not attend the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7–8, 2026, opting to send …
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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% as inflation concerns intensify Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, highest since 1995, citing inflation, wage …