Thursday 16 - 08:30
Japan has pledged to strengthen its response to foreign intelligence activities after renewed concerns that overseas spy networks are exploiting legal loopholes to gather sensitive information and acquire strategic technologies. The announcement follows renewed scrutiny of Russia's intelligence operations and growing debate over whether......
Japan has reached a significant milestone in its space program after successfully completing the country's first launch and vertical landing of a reusable rocket prototype, a breakthrough that could help lower the cost of future space missions and strengthen the nation's position in the global aerospace industry. The achievement was......
Japanese technology and financial services groups SoftBank and PayPay are reportedly considering a major investment in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, according to Bloomberg News. The potential deal could involve an investment worth several hundred billion yen, with financial group Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group also potentially joining......
Japanese police have arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she allegedly sewed her roommate's lips together during a violent incident at a shared residence north of Tokyo. The alleged attack took place in the city of Koga, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, where the two women were living together at the time of the incident. According......
China and Japan have issued conflicting accounts of a maritime confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands, highlighting the continuing tensions over one of East Asia's most sensitive territorial disputes. According to official statements released on Tuesday, the incident involved coast guard vessels from both countries and a Japanese......
Japanese brewer Sapporo Breweries is strengthening its international growth strategy through a major investment in Southeast Asia, agreeing to acquire a 25% stake in a new regional joint venture led by Danish brewing company Carlsberg. The transaction, valued at approximately $643 million, reflects both companies' ambitions to capitalize......
The Japanese yen posted a sharp rally against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, briefly climbing nearly 1% before giving back part of its gains, as traders reacted to growing speculation that Japanese authorities could be preparing to intervene in the foreign exchange market. The sudden move came while the yen remains near multi-decade lows, fueling......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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