Bank of Japan Holds Policy Rate at 0.75% Amid Middle East Uncertainty Bank of Japan keeps policy rate at 0.75% as it assesses impact of Middle East conflict; three board …
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Technology
Japan police arrest 99 in international Operation Cyber Guardian child abuse crackdown
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan police take action against 99 suspects in international crackdown on online child sexual abuse material Japanese police moved against 99 people aged 14–72 in an international sting targeting online …
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Politics
Japan launches expert panel to revise security documents, prioritizing AI and drones
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan launches expert panel to revise security documents, highlighting drones and AI preparedness Japan will revise its security documents this year, focusing on drones, AI and funding for higher defense …
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Politics
Japan launches panel to revise National Security Strategy and consider defense spending
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment launches expert panel to revise National Security Strategy ahead of 2026 deadline Japan convenes an expert council to revise its National Security Strategy, sparking debate over defense spending increases, …
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Technology
Japan lifts special earthquake risk advisory after 7.7 quake off Iwate
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan lifts special advisory after 7.7 magnitude quake off Iwate, warns risk remains Japan lifted its special advisory after a 7.7 magnitude quake off Iwate on April 20, but officials …
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Japan Lifts Weeklong Earthquake Advisory Affecting 182 Municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoEarthquake advisory lifted for Hokkaido and Sanriku coast after April 20 quake Japan’s Meteorological Agency lifted an earthquake advisory for Hokkaido and the Sanriku coast on April 27, 2026; government …
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Business
Prudential Financial Faces $575 Million Operating Profit Hit, Confirms Long‑term Japan Commitment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrudential Financial Japan Hit by Up to $575m Profit Charge as CEO Vows Long-Term Commitment Prudential Financial Japan faces up to $575 million operating profit hit after misconduct at a …
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Japan to launch EV battery traceability program in fiscal 2027 to track origin and degradation Japan will introduce an EV battery traceability program starting in fiscal 2027 (from April 1, …
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Business
TEPCO appoints Japan Investment Corp CEO Keisuke Yokoo as chairman
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTEPCO Names Keisuke Yokoo as Chairman to Lead Corporate Turnaround Japan Investment Corp. CEO Keisuke Yokoo will take the helm at Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings to steer restructuring and …
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Business
Japan and EU Announce Cooperation on Submarine Cable Protection Amid Rising Attacks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and EU to Cooperate on Submarine Cable Protection, Laying and Maintenance Japan will cooperate with the European Union to strengthen technology and protocols for protecting, laying and maintaining submarine …