Rokid wins investment from Toyota affiliate as it scales AI smart-glasses push in Japan Toyota affiliate invests in Rokid to expand AI smart-glasses in Japan, aiming at consumer uptake, industrial …
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Lee Jae Myung secures stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …
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Mayer & Cie secures Huixing lifeline to withstand Chinese competition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHuixing backing gives Mayer & Cie new lease of life amid pressure from Chinese rivals Huixing’s backing revitalizes Mayer & Cie, the German circular knitting-machine maker used by H&M and …
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US-China summit shows China asserting parity as Trump secures economic gains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS-China summit in Beijing yields managed stability but few concrete breakthroughs Meta description: Trump and Xi met in Beijing on May 14, 2026; the US-China summit preserved a managed relationship …
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MBK Partners secures deal for Altemira Holdings after Makino bid blocked by regulators
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMBK Partners acquisition of Altemira Holdings reported by Nikkei MBK Partners acquisition of Altemira Holdings signals a new push by the Asian private equity firm into Japan’s manufacturing sector, Nikkei …
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Aaron Rodgers Given Right-of-First-Refusal Tender by Steelers to Keep Veteran Quarterback in Pittsburgh Steelers place right-of-first-refusal tender on Aaron Rodgers, guaranteeing a salary bump and securing matching rights as free …
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Katori Mayor Ito Secures Re-election, Pledges to Strengthen Narita Airport Role
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKatori mayoral election: Incumbent Ito wins re-election in Chiba’s Katori City Incumbent mayor Ito Tomonori was re-elected in the Katori mayoral election on April 26, 2026, defeating two challengers with …
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Sony secures 60 billion yen subsidy from Japan to boost semiconductor output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony semiconductor subsidy: Japan to provide up to Â¥60 billion to boost device production Japan will give Sony up to Â¥60 billion to expand semiconductor device production for smartphones and …
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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 …