Cooling technology on show: air showers and radiant cooling premiered at Japanese tech expo Japanese firms unveiled cooling technology innovations — air showers, radiant cooling and low-energy systems — at …
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Japanese Banks Urge Government and BOJ to Secure Dollars for Tariff Projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Banks Seek Dollars to Finance Projects from U.S.-Japan Tariff Deal Japan’s major banks and state-backed lender JBIC are scrambling to secure dollars to finance the first wave of projects …
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AI investment chatbot consortium forms with 28 Japanese firms led by Mizuho and SMFG
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese banks and tech firms form 28-member consortium to build AI chatbot for asset management Major banks and technology companies, including Mizuho, SMFG, NTT Data and NEC, will join a …
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Circle and Nomura plan instant stablecoin settlements for Japanese companies in 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCircle and Nomura to use stablecoin for instant foreign-exchange settlement for Japanese firms by 2027 Circle and Nomura plan a stablecoin-based FX service to enable near-instant cross-border settlement for Japanese …
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Japanese syndicated loans hit record nearly $220bn as regional banks pull back
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSyndicated loans to Japanese firms reach record as foreign banks fill regional gap Syndicated loans to Japanese corporations reached a record near $220bn in the last fiscal year, as Taiwanese, …
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Japanese phone number guide explains how to get service before moving to Japan
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraHow to Get a Japanese Phone Number Before and After You Move: Practical Guide to SIMs, eSIMs and Contracts Practical guide to getting a Japanese phone number before or after …
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Manga rights propel Japanese films onto global market after Cannes spotlight
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese intellectual property draws global film industry focus at Cannes Japanese intellectual property, led by manga content rights, took center stage at the Cannes Film Market in May 2026, sparking …
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Japanese supply chains face prolonged disruption and higher prices after Iran deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms warn supply chains may not return to normal after Iran war disruptions Japanese firms warn supply chains may not return to pre-conflict norms after Iran war disruptions, spurring …
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Japanese megabanks projected to pay record ¥2 trillion in dividends
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan megabanks dividends to reach record Â¥2 trillion as lending rates rise Japan’s three megabanks are set to pay a combined Â¥2 trillion in dividends this fiscal year, a record …
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Japan confirms TENZAN tanker with three Japanese crew transits Strait of Hormuz
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz Transit Marks Evacuation of All Japan-Crewed Vessels from Persian Gulf Japan reports a tanker with three Japanese crew has transited the Strait of Hormuz, completing evacuation of …