Japan Weighs Ending Cool Japan Fund as METI Opens Review of Loss-Making Cultural Investment Vehicle METI to review the Cool Japan Fund amid mounting losses and criticism, considering restructuring, merger …
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Japan and India agree to fund $3bn IHI‑ACME hydrogen and ammonia project
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Subsidize Ammonia Production in India as IHI and ACME Join $3 Billion Hydrogen Initiative Japan and India will back a $3bn hydrogen-ammonia project led by IHI and ACME; …
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Mitsubishi Corp embraces debt to boost capital efficiency and fund investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Corp embraces leverage to boost capital efficiency Mitsubishi Corp is increasing its use of debt financing to improve capital efficiency and free cash for major investments, including its 15% …
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Ukraine and Japan launch joint fund with Hitachi and Toshiba support
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUkraine-Japan joint fund to mobilize Hitachi and Toshiba for Ukraine’s industrial recovery Kyiv and Tokyo will set up a Ukraine-Japan joint fund worth tens of millions to buy equipment and …
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FeaturedGuides
Global Citizen Live launches in Tokyo to fund FIFA education program
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTokyo events June 2026: festivals, concerts and neighborhood happenings across Tokyo and Kawasaki Tokyo events June 2026: a guide to concerts, matsuri, film festivals and neighborhood celebrations across Tokyo and …
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Japan and UK launch fund to support dual-use AI and quantum startups
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-UK Dual-Use Technology Fund to Back Startups in AI, Quantum, Drones and Space Japan and the UK will launch a Japan-UK dual-use technology fund to back startups in AI, quantum, …
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Indian mutual fund inflows plunge 40 percent as retail investors pull back
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia Sees Sharp Drop in Mutual Fund Inflows as Retail Investors Pull Back Mutual fund inflows into Indian equity schemes have plunged about 40%, with systematic investment plan stoppages rising …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to fund gasoline subsidies
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito3.11 Trillion-Yen 2026 Supplementary Budget Passes Diet, Earmarks Â¥2.5 Trillion for Middle East Response and Fuel Aid Japan’s 2026 supplementary budget was approved by the House of Councillors on June …
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Advantage Partners Launches ¥300bn Buyout Fund to Consolidate Japanese Midsize Firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAdvantage Partners launches Â¥300 billion buyout fund to spur consolidation among Japan’s midsize firms Advantage Partners launches a Â¥300 billion buyout fund to accelerate spin-offs and take midsize Japanese companies …
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Taiwan launches carbon emissions levy to seed decarbonization fund
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan Begins Charging Carbon Emissions Levy to Major Firms to Seed Decarbonization Fund Taiwan begins charging a carbon emissions levy on major companies, with payments due this weekend, to seed …