SoftBank launches battery business to power AI data centers, targets $640m in annual sales SoftBank battery business launched in Japan to supply AI data centers and expand overseas, with ties …
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Chery and Autobacs to launch electric vehicle sales in Japan in 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChery and Autobacs to Sell Electric Vehicles in Japan from 2027 as Local Production Considered Chery and Autobacs will jointly sell electric vehicles in Japan beginning in 2027, with the …
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Japan and Taiwan Forge Drone Cooperation to Counter China’s Supply Chain Dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-Taiwan drone cooperation gains momentum as Tokyo and Taipei seek supply-chain resilience Japan-Taiwan drone cooperation expands as Tokyo and Taipei pursue joint development, manufacturing and training to reduce China’s supply-chain …
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Global squid catches decline as activists blame China, cite Japan demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal squid catches fall sharply as activists blame expanded Chinese fleets and Japan’s demand Global squid catches have fallen sharply, with activists pointing to expanded Chinese fishing and Japan’s appetite …
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Japan to cap directors’ liability from 2027 to encourage growth investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to limit director liability to spur growth investments Japan plans to limit director liability as early as 2027 to reduce shareholder lawsuit risk and encourage bold corporate investments, officials …
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NATO explores shared satellite launch sites with Japan to expedite satellite replacements
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNATO Starlift project proposes shared satellite-launch access with Japan to speed replacements NATO’s Starlift project seeks shared launch access with Japan to speed replacement of failed satellites and spur local …
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Japan to launch Mercosur talks by summer despite Brazilian beef import hurdle
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer, faces Brazil beef hurdle Japan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer to secure resources and expand trade with a 300m market; Brazil beef …
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Electric vehicles: Japan and automakers urge EU to revise subsidy rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Toyota Urge Revisions to EU EV Subsidy Rules Tying Aid to In‑Bloc Assembly Japan and automakers, led by Toyota, urge the EU to amend proposed ‘Made in Europe’ …
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Japan to Launch National Intelligence Bureau With About 700 Staff in July
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan’s National Intelligence Bureau Set to Launch by July 2026 Japan to form an intelligence bureau by July 2026 with about 700 staff, new hiring tracks and AI tools to …
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Bank of Japan data suggests ¥4.5 trillion in early-May yen interventions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBOJ Data Suggests Â¥4.5 Trillion Yen Intervention During Golden Week Bank of Japan money-market figures indicate roughly Â¥4.5 trillion ($28.8bn) of yen-buying intervention in the first six days of May, …