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Japan is preparing an ambitious long-term investment strategy aimed at reinforcing its economic competitiveness and technological leadership over the coming decades. According to reports, the government intends to mobilize approximately $2.3 trillion in combined public and private investment by 2040 across a range of strategic sectors considered......
A Japanese-owned oil tanker has safely passed through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and exited the Gulf, providing reassurance amid ongoing concerns over maritime security in one of the world's most critical energy transit routes. Japanese authorities confirmed that the vessel, carrying Japanese crew members, completed......
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been discharged from hospital after undergoing treatment for an infected liver cyst, according to a statement released by the central bank. The announcement brings reassurance to financial markets and policymakers as Japan navigates a crucial period in its monetary policy transition. The 74-year-old governor......
Japan’s competition watchdog has launched a major investigation into what it suspects could be a coordinated price-fixing scheme among some of the country’s largest ice cream manufacturers, raising concerns about anti-competitive practices in a booming consumer market. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) conducted raids on......
SoftBank Group has introduced a new cybersecurity product designed to strengthen digital defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats powered by artificial intelligence. The initiative marks a major step in the company’s expansion into AI-driven security solutions. The new service, called “Patching as a Service,”......
Japan is preparing to send a delegation to Greenland later this year to explore the island’s potential for rare earth mineral extraction, reflecting growing international interest in securing access to critical resources essential for modern industries and emerging technologies. The planned mission is expected to bring together representatives......
Japan has recorded its lowest number of births and fertility rate since official records began, highlighting the growing demographic challenges facing the country as fewer people marry and start families. According to recently released government statistics, slightly more than 671,000 babies were born in 2025, marking another annual decline......
Onitsuka Tiger, the iconic Japanese sneaker brand owned by Asics, is preparing for a global expansion as it seeks to strengthen its position in the international fashion and lifestyle market. Known for its distinctive yellow-and-black designs and strong cultural associations, the brand has gained global recognition, partly thanks to its appearance......
Japan has become the first major meteorological authority to officially confirm the arrival of El Niño, following a sharp rise in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The announcement signals a rapid shift in ocean conditions that scientists associate with large-scale disruptions in global weather......
Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa. The figures reflect a rapidly expanding......
Global debt markets are undergoing a structural shift driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Morgan Stanley estimates that global AI-related debt issuance will rise to nearly $570 billion in 2026, more than doubling from previous levels as major technology companies accelerate borrowing to fund data......
A petition in Japan opposing the use of manga and anime characters in political content linked to U.S. President Donald Trump has gathered around 20,000 signatures, according to organizers. The controversy intensified after a video shared on Truth Social showed Trump depicted in a style resembling Naruto Uzumaki, a character from the popular......
Nintendo shares fell sharply after a summer presentation failed to restore investor confidence, extending a prolonged decline in the company’s market value. The American depositary receipts dropped by around 9 percent during Tuesday’s trading session, marking one of the steepest single-day moves in months for the Japanese gaming......
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