Kawasaki, Airbus to develop anti-submarine drones by adapting Eurodrone for Japan’s defense ministry Kawasaki Heavy Industries will partner with an Airbus unit to develop anti-submarine drones by adapting the Eurodrone …
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Japan naphtha imports eased in May as US and Europe diversify supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan naphtha imports decline eased in May as buyers diversify toward U.S. and Europe Japan naphtha imports saw a year-on-year decline ease in May, government trade data showed, as buyers …
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Ascott Announces Nationwide Japan Expansion to Capture Intra-Asian Tourism Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAscott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …
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Japan seeks World Cup knockout berth after 0-0 halftime against Sweden
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan vs Sweden: Japan holds 0-0 at halftime and needs a point to reach World Cup knockout stage Japan must earn at least a draw against Sweden to secure progression; …
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Japan government finalizes plan to amend Imperial Household Law, allow male-line adoptions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision: Government to allow adoptions from former princely houses as an “exception” Japan on June 24, 2026 set an outline for an Imperial Household Law revision to …
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Japan Confirms Two Nationals Detained in China Over Alleged Rare-Earth Export Attempt
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapanese detained in China: Tokyo confirms two nationals held on suspected rare‑earth export violations Japan confirms two citizens detained by Chinese customs in May on suspicion of attempting to export …
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Japan share buybacks surge 34% to ¥16.2 trillion in January–May
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan share buybacks surge 34% to ¥16.2tn as firms unwind cross-shareholdings Japan share buybacks jumped 34% to ¥16.2 trillion in Jan–May, a record for the period as companies repurchase cross-held …
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Rakuten announces Japan satellite JV with AST SpaceMobile for direct-to-mobile service
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRakuten and AST SpaceMobile joint venture to launch direct-to-mobile satellite service in Japan Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile form Japan satellite joint venture to buy and operate satellites and deliver direct-to-mobile …
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Japan battery storage market attracts foreign firms with subsidies and low rates
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Sees Surge of Foreign Investment in Battery Energy Storage Systems Foreign firms are moving into Japan’s battery energy storage systems market, lured by subsidies and low-cost financing as the …