China R&D spending tops U.S. as corporate and academic investment surges, Japanese data shows Japanese data shows China overtook the U.S. in corporate and academic R&D spending, driven by investment …
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Japan establishes National Intelligence Bureau to centralize agency information, counter corporate espionage
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Establishes National Intelligence Bureau to Tackle Corporate Espionage Japan establishes the National Intelligence Bureau on July 31, 2026 to centralize agency intelligence and strengthen defenses against corporate espionage. TOKYO …
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Global Nature Positive Summit announces four benchmarks for corporate ecosystem restoration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSummit in Kumamoto Unveils Nature-Positive Benchmarks to Measure Corporate Restoration Efforts Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 introduces four nature-positive benchmarks to standardize how businesses track ecosystem recovery and natural capital …
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Asian Americans remain underrepresented in US corporate boardrooms despite transforming the American economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsian Americans in boardrooms: economic influence outstrips corporate representation Despite major economic contributions, Asian Americans are underrepresented in corporate boardrooms. Experts point to bias, weak networks and limited sponsorship. Opening …
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Stillpoint founder Eric Wong predicts rise of Asian Americans in corporate leadership
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEric Wong of Stillpoint Investments Predicts Rise of Asian Americans in Corporate Leadership Eric Wong says Asian Americans in corporate leadership will increase as experience from Asia and the US, …
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Mizuho Bank launches framework to finance Japan–South Korea corporate ties amid geopolitical risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMizuho Bank launches framework to bolster Japan–South Korea business ties amid rising geopolitical risks Mizuho Bank unveils financing framework to boost Japan-South Korea business ties, with loans and advisory support …
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Japan corporate real estate sales hit 18-year high as firms streamline assets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese corporate real estate sales hit highest level in 18 years as companies offload properties Japanese corporate real estate sales in Japan have surged to their highest level in 18 …
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Minamata Disease at 70 Kore-eda Warns of Corporate Collusion and Local Burden
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKoreeda Revisits Minamata Disease at 70, Warning of Industrial Collusion’s Enduring Legacy Koreeda reflects on 70 years since Minamata disease confirmation, examining industrial collusion, local suffering and the role of …
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Japan property market draws global buyers as shareholders force corporate divestments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan property market draws global buyers as corporate disposals open opportunities Shareholder-driven sales are drawing global capital to Japan, rapidly boosting demand for logistics and industrial real estate in the …
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Honda appoints Mahito Shikama as corporate transformation officer to lead EV turnaround
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMahito Shikama Appointed Honda Corporate Transformation Officer as Automaker Recasts EV Strategy Mahito Shikama will become Honda’s corporate transformation officer this summer, charged with rebuilding the automaker’s business after setbacks …