Chudo–Komeito merger abandoned as Centrist Reform Alliance considers split Centrist Reform Alliance abandons Chudo–Komeito merger plan on August 31, 2026, and is weighing a split into former CDP and Komeito …
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Microsoft considers open weights for AI models as Chinese rivals gain U.S. users
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMicrosoft open weights: Suleyman says Microsoft may release in-house AI model weights amid U.S. competition Microsoft open weights: CEO Mustafa Suleyman tells Nikkei the company is considering releasing in-house AI …
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Japan Considers AI to Manage Distribution of Disaster Relief Supplies
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan moves to build AI disaster relief system to speed distribution of aid Japan plans an AI disaster relief system to coordinate aid using government and private data, aiming for …
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Australia considers breaking up Big Four accounting firms amid audit scandals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia Weighs Breakup of Big Four Accounting Firms as Audit Reforms Advance Canberra explores separating auditing units from consulting arms of the Big Four accounting firms to address conflicts of …
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Lotus considers US manufacturing for plug-in hybrid SUV after tariffs dent sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLotus Eyes U.S. Production for New Plug-in Hybrid SUV after Tariff Shock Geely-backed Lotus is weighing U.S. assembly for its new plug-in hybrid SUV as tariffs and soft demand cut …
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Tokyo to Consider Lifting Ban on Bear Hunting in Tokyo After Rising Sightings Tokyo plans conditional reopening of bear hunting in Tokyo as it develops a new management plan by …
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Thailand considers CPTPP accession and pursues EU trade deal amid protectionism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand signals renewed push for CPTPP membership while pursuing EU trade pact Thailand signals renewed interest in CPTPP membership and seeks an EU trade pact to protect exporters and diversify …
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Subaru considers launching Ascent SUV in Japan as certification eases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSubaru Ascent Poised for Japanese Debut, Company Eyes Second Half of 2026 Subaru will introduce the Subaru Ascent in Japan in the second half of 2026, using simplified certification to …
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Japan Considers Early-Warning Radar Drones to Deter China in Pacific
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Plans Early Warning Drones and Mobile Radar for Ogasawara to Strengthen Pacific Surveillance Japan to field early warning drones and mobile radar on Ogasawara islands to boost Pacific surveillance, …
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Denso Considers Withdrawing Rohm Acquisition Proposal Amid Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric Talks
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaDenso May Withdraw Acquisition Proposal for Rohm as Three-Way Semiconductor Talks Advance Denso may withdraw its acquisition proposal for Rohm as Rohm pursues semiconductor integration talks with Toshiba and Mitsubishi …