Nissan stake in Mitsubishi sparks takeover talk as lockup nears end Nissan stake in Mitsubishi draws fresh takeover speculation as lockup period nears its 10th anniversary, opening options for Honda, …
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Bank of Korea raises interest rate for second consecutive meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Korea rate hike marks second straight increase as inflation concerns persist Bank of Korea rate hike on Aug. 27 marks the second straight increase to tame inflation, as …
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Apartment investment sparks rent increases amid rising interest rates
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRising Rates Push Condominium Investment into a Chain of Rent Increases in Tokyo Higher interest rates force Tokyo condominium investment owners to raise rents, squeezing tenants and prompting calls for …
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Next-generation fighter jet project draws international interest as leader stresses export sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNext-generation fighter jet project draws wider international interest as partners push for exports Next-generation fighter jet project by Japan, the U.K. and Italy attracts more interest at Farnborough; leaders say …
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Bank of Japan to hold interest rate at 1% while weighing growth revision
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan to Hold Policy Rate at 1% at July 30–31 Meeting Bank of Japan now to keep policy rate at 1% at July 30–31 meeting, assess June-hike effects …
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BOJ minutes reveal internal dissent over surprise negative interest rate decision
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBank of Japan negative interest rate minutes show Kuroda suppressed dissent over ‘surprise’ policy Minutes of 2016 meetings released July 15, 2026, reveal internal conflict over the Bank of Japan …
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Li-Ning signs Stephen Curry as global brand partner to revive consumer interest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStephen Curry Signs Long-Term Partnership with Li‑Ning in Move to Expand Curry Brand Globally Stephen Curry Li‑Ning partnership announced as a long-term agreement to co-develop shoes, apparel and lifestyle products, …
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Nissan warns rising interest costs push annual payments past 110 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Interest Payments Balloon as High-Interest Financing and Downgrade Raise Costs Nissan’s interest payments top ¥110 billion as high-interest financing and an S&P BB- downgrade push borrowing costs higher and …
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Britain pressured to approve GCAP fighter funding as Germany and Canada show interest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBritain urged to approve Global Combat Air Programme funding as Germany and Canada eye participation Britain must decide soon on funding for the Global Combat Air Programme as Germany and …
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Tokyo housing market records highest unsold inventory in decades as interest rates rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo residential property market cools as unsold inventory rises to multi‑decade high Tokyo residential property market softens as higher borrowing costs and inflation squeeze buyers, pushing unsold inventory to levels …