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Japan dividends set to rise 6% as chip and AI gains push payouts to sixth straight record high Japan dividends are set to rise 6% in 2026 as chip and …

Japan Pushes Overseas Partnerships to Commercialize University Technologies Japan’s government is boosting overseas partnerships to help universities commercialize cutting‑edge research, linking institutions with foreign startups and investors to drive innovation …

Japanese Trading Houses to Host Berkshire Hathaway CEO as Firms Pivot to Investment-Led Growth Japanese trading houses will meet Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel in September 2026 as firms shift …

US tech investments and weak yen drive surge in Japanese corporate profits US tech investments and a weak yen powered a sharp earnings jump for Japanese firms in the April–June …

Bandai Namco arcade expansion: Company to grow Japan arcade network by 50% by fiscal year ending March 2031 Bandai Namco plans a 50% expansion of its arcade network in Japan …

Japan’s Megabanks Bolster Liquidity Ahead of Potential Dollar Funding Surge MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho increase foreign-currency buffers to meet potential dollar funding demand as U.S.-Iran conflict spurs corporate needs. …

Hyakunousha launches Niigata production arm to secure Japanese rice for premium onigiri growth Hyakunousha launches a Niigata production company to secure Japanese rice supplies, coordinate marketing and expand premium onigiri …

Sihanoukville port becomes lifeline for Japanese firms as border closures push up cargo fees Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port has taken on vital trade flows for Japanese multinationals cut off by land …

Japanese automakers seek new shipping routes as yen lifts quarterly profits Japanese automakers report stronger quarterly profits on weak yen while seeking alternative shipping routes amid Middle East turmoil and …