Japan firms face 20%+ jump in rare earths procurement as China tightens exports Japanese firms face a 20%+ rise in rare earths procurement costs after China’s export curbs; survey shows …
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Japanese SMEs exit China, redirecting investment to US and Europe
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese firms leaving China accelerate as SMEs cite geopolitical and economic risks Japanese firms leaving China face rising geopolitical and economic pressures, with the overall tally down about 10% from …
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Japanese employers offer cash rewards to boost workplace AI adoption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI adoption in Japan: Companies offer cash bonuses and training to accelerate workplace uptake As companies across Japan push to boost AI adoption in Japan, some are turning to cash …
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Japanese employers offer cash incentives to boost workplace AI adoption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI adoption in Japan: Employers pay cash and prizes to speed workplace uptake Japanese firms are offering cash bonuses, prizes and new benefits to nudge AI adoption in Japan, as …
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Japanese government permits national universities to pool investments to bolster endowments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese universities’ joint investment plan aims to bolster endowments amid enrollment slump Japan will let national universities pool funds for joint investments in stocks and real estate to grow endowments …
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Bilibili World Launches in Shanghai Without Japanese Artists as Fans Clamor for Sony
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBilibili World opens in Shanghai without Japanese acts as fans flock to Sony and anime booths Bilibili World in Shanghai began with no Japanese artist performances on the program, highlighting …
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South Korea cosmetic tourism surges as Chinese and Japanese flock to Seoul
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSurge in cosmetic procedures in South Korea raises strains on local healthcare Record numbers of Chinese and Japanese patients seek cosmetic procedures in South Korea, boosting clinics but straining hospitals …
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Japanese companies on alert after China detains employees over rare-earth exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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Webull becomes first Japanese broker to offer commission-free US stock trades
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWebull launches commission-free U.S. equities trading in Japan Webull launches commission-free U.S. equities trading in Japan, the first broker to drop fees — likely to prompt rivals to follow amid …
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Shohei Ohtani reaches 300 MLB home runs and becomes first Japanese player
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoShohei Ohtani Hits 300th Major League Home Run, First Japanese Player to Reach Milestone Shohei Ohtani reached his 300th major league home run on July 7, 2026 (U.S. time), a …