Japan Conducts Yen Intervention to Curb Energy‑Driven Weakness Japan launches yen intervention on May 1, 2026 in Tokyo to steady the currency amid rising energy costs; officials warn of trade‑gap …
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Chinese biotech attracts global pharma executives seeking stakes despite market cooldown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal Pharma Pushes into China Biotech Despite Signs of a Cooling Stock Rally Global pharmaceutical firms eye China biotech after a banner year, seeking equity partnerships and deals as the …
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Tokyo housing market records highest unsold inventory in decades as interest rates rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo residential property market cools as unsold inventory rises to multi‑decade high Tokyo residential property market softens as higher borrowing costs and inflation squeeze buyers, pushing unsold inventory to levels …
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AI-run boutique Andon Market opens in San Francisco with AI CEO Luna
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaAI-Run Store Andon Market Lets ‘Luna’ Set Prices and Curate Inventory in San Francisco Andon Market in San Francisco is an AI-run store led by an agent called Luna, which …
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Nikkei Surges Past 60,000 as Tokyo Market Rallies on Iran Ceasefire
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei 60,000 milestone: Tokyo stocks hit historic intraday high as US rally and Iran ceasefire lift markets Nikkei 60,000 milestone: Tokyo’s benchmark surged above the 60,000 level intraday as a …
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Shoin Marche flea market runs first Sunday monthly on Shoinjinja-dori rain permitting
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraShoin Marche flea market brings monthly thrifting and local charm to Shoinjinja-dori Discover Shoin Marche flea market on Shoinjinja-dori, held the first Sunday of each month; this guide covers stalls, …
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War on Iran removes about 500 million barrels from global oil market, Kpler finds Kpler says the war on Iran removed about 500 million barrels from the global oil market, …