Fukuoka prefecture subsidy to parliamentary leagues draws scrutiny after 30-year practice Fukuoka prefecture allocated up to Â¥12 million a year to subsidize parliamentary leagues’ travel and activities, a practice in …
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Chubu Electric admits falsifying Hamaoka decommissioning records, 14 cases totaling ¥800 million
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHamaoka decommissioning: Chubu Electric admits incorrect claims to NuRO over Â¥800M Chubu Electric announced it had submitted inaccurate Hamaoka decommissioning records to NuRO, admitting 14 improper entries and triggering an …
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Chisato Moritaka and Up-Front Group donate ¥120 million to Kumamoto recovery
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChisato Moritaka donates Â¥120 million to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery Chisato Moritaka and Up-Front pledge Â¥120 million for recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake; donation boxes will be placed …
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Meccha Chameleon sells several million copies in first month, secures Google collaboration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMeccha Chameleon Emerges as Global Indie Hit, Selling Millions and Attracting Google Collaboration Meccha Chameleon, a two-person Japanese indie game, sold several million copies in its first month and has …
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Toyota targets 10.5 million vehicle production in 2027 amid hybrid demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota 10.5 Million Vehicles Target for 2027 as Hybrid Demand Rises Toyota aims to produce 10.5 million vehicles in 2027, topping 10 million since 2023 as hybrid demand rises and …
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Gong Cha acquisition: Bain Capital to buy bubble tea chain for over $635 million, Nikkei reports Bain Capital’s planned purchase of Gong Cha, Nikkei reports, would mark a major private …
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Modi inaugurates Vizag’s Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport with 6 million passenger capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiModi Opens Vizag International Airport as GMR Facility with 6 Million Annual Capacity PM Modi inaugurated Vizag international airport in Andhra Pradesh. The GMR-built terminal opens with 6 million annual …
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Japan rice stocks reach record 2.43 million tons as government defers buyback
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRice stocks reach record 2.43 million tons at end-June, government delays reserve buyback Japan’s private rice stocks reached a record 2.43 million tons at the end of June 2026, raising …
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Mitsubishi Motors Announces $470 Million Investment in Thailand EV Hub by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Motors to Invest 16 Billion Baht in Thailand to Build EV Production and Export Hub Mitsubishi Motors will invest 16 billion baht in Thailand by 2030 to build a …
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PayPay and Seven & i nearing deal to integrate 100 million users
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPayPay and Seven & i in Final Talks to Integrate Customer Data, Form 100 Million-User Alliance PayPay and Seven & i are in final talks to integrate customer data and …