Fast Retailing supply chain tightened with new audit criteria rolled out to 700+ plants Fast Retailing tightens supply chain oversight with new auditing criteria rolled out to more than 700 …
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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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World Cup 2026 broadcaster JTBC defaults on loans after rights splurge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea Broadcaster JTBC Defaults on Loans After World Cup 2026 Rights Spending Main broadcaster JTBC has defaulted on debt obligations this week after heavy investment in international sports rights, …
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Speaker Mori apologizes for remarks on adopted male-line succession rights
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMori Apologizes Over Imperial Succession Remarks Speaker Mori apologizes over imperial succession remarks after saying adopted male-line heirs’ sons have succession rights; he called the remark ‘word‑short’. Mori apologizes over …
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Cannes Festival Sees Producers Push for Co-production and Distribution Rights
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCannes Film Festival 2026: Asian films shine as producers push co‑production and wider distribution rights At Cannes Film Festival 2026, Asian filmmakers led by Japanese directors drew attention both on …
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Press freedom watchdog urges Myanmar transition to include media rights benchmark
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPress freedom in Myanmar must be a benchmark for transition, watchdog urges Watchdog urges Southeast Asian governments to make press freedom in Myanmar a benchmark for political transition amid severe …
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Technology
Japan Justice Ministry panel agrees generative AI voices must be protected under publicity rights
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJustice Ministry Panel Endorses Generative AI Voice Rights for Celebrities Justice Ministry panel backs protection for celebrities’ voices under publicity and portrait rights amid generative AI misuse; guidelines due summer …
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SoftBank secures exclusive Japanese sales rights for Brain Technologies’ AI phone
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank to exclusively sell Brain Technologies’ Natural AI Phone in Japan for one year SoftBank will exclusively sell Brain Technologies’ Natural AI Phone in Japan for one year, signalling a …