Japan Sees Surge of Foreign Investment in Battery Energy Storage Systems Foreign firms are moving into Japan’s battery energy storage systems market, lured by subsidies and low-cost financing as the …
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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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Yoyogi Park Announces Summer Festivals Lineup Including Star and Sun Market
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraYoyogi Park events guide: five summer festivals to see in July and August 2026 Yoyogi Park events this summer bring music, markets, beaches-in-the-city, and international culture to the heart of …
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Yum China buys mainland Pizza Hut for $1.2 billion amid subdued consumer market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYum China to Buy Pizza Hut China Mainland Business for $1.2 Billion; U.S. Firm Purchases Remainder Yum China will buy Pizza Hut China’s mainland operations for $1.2 billion while LongRange …
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Indonesian Business Council calls for presidential breakthrough office amid rupiah, market turmoil
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo Subianto’s sudden policy changes raise alarm as business council urges presidential “breakthrough office” to calm rupiah and markets Indonesian Business Council warns that Prabowo Subianto’s abrupt policy shifts have …
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Alibaba weighs acquisition of Pupu to challenge Meituan in quick-commerce market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAlibaba Pupu acquisition under consideration to challenge Meituan in quick‑commerce Alibaba eyes Pupu acquisition to strengthen its quick-commerce offering and challenge Meituan, while regulators press platforms to rein in price …
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Kioxia stock surges 56-fold amid AI boom to top Japan market value
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Climbs to Japan’s Top Market Cap as AI Demand Sends Memory Prices Soaring Kioxia becomes Japan’s most valuable listed company after its market value topped ¥44 trillion, reflecting a …
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Windrose electric truck startup concedes mistakes, struggles in U.S. market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWindrose electric truck startup falls short in U.S. expansion as former employees allege unpaid wages Windrose electric truck startup struggles to meet U.S. goals while ex staff allege unpaid wages …
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Nickel market faces first supply deficit in five years amid Indonesian uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal nickel supply deficit looms as Indonesian policy uncertainty and sulfur shortages choke output Rising policy uncertainty in Indonesia and disruptions to sulfur supplies linked to the Iran conflict are …
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Kioxia briefly overtakes Toyota as Japan’s No.2 by market capitalization
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Overtakes Toyota to Become Japan’s No.2 by Market Capitalization Amid AI Chip Boom Kioxia surpassed Toyota in market capitalization on June 3, 2026, a milestone that highlights a rapid …