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Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell sharply by nearly 5 percent on Monday, losing more than 2,600 points as escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a broad selloff across Asian markets and intensified concerns over a prolonged energy-driven inflation shock. South Korea’s Kospi dropped more than 6 percent, prompting a circuit......
Japanese trading house Itochu and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) have strengthened their investment in a consortium linked to the Platreef platinum-group metals mine in South Africa, aiming to support its expansion and secure access to critical resources. JOGMEC recently injected additional funding into ITC......
Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a 2.5 percent stake in Japan’s largest insurer, Tokio Marine Holdings, in a deal valued at about $1.8 billion, marking a new strategic partnership between the two companies. Tokio Marine said it would sell treasury shares worth 287.41 billion yen to National Indemnity, Berkshire’s main reinsurance......
A Chinese academic report is calling for Beijing to scale back its massive foreign exchange reserves, including its holdings of US Treasury bonds, arguing that the rising global role of the yuan could replace many functions traditionally supported by large dollar reserves. The report, published by the International Monetary Institute at Renmin......
Japan has indicated it could consider a limited military role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, but only under the condition of a ceasefire in the ongoing tensions involving Iran. Speaking in a televised interview, Toshimitsu Motegi explained that any potential deployment of Japan’s......
European Central Bank policymakers are considering a possible interest rate increase as energy-driven inflation risks intensify, marking a shift from earlier expectations of monetary easing. Five major central banks kept interest rates unchanged this week in a coordinated pause reflecting growing uncertainty over the economic impact of the......
Tiny drones deployed inside a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have captured the first clear images of the bottom of Unit 3’s pressure vessel, revealing a large hole in the thick steel structure and hanging masses believed to be melted nuclear fuel. The footage, released by Tokyo Electric Power Company......
The US dollar is on track for its steepest weekly decline since late January, falling about 1.1 percent against major currencies as other leading central banks signal tighter monetary policy while the Federal Reserve holds back. The shift reflects a rapid change in global policy expectations following a surge in energy prices linked to the......
Fuel prices in Vietnam rose sharply overnight following a government decision to increase rates amid growing concerns over supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. The price of gasoline climbed by around 20%, while diesel surged by approximately 34% in a single adjustment. Since the escalation of tensions involving the United......
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher, while the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady amid rising economic uncertainty. Oil prices jumped after strikes targeting key facilities across the region. Brent crude rose above......
Japan has dismissed a recent United States intelligence report suggesting that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a potential Taiwan crisis represent a major shift in the country’s defense policy. The response comes just days before Takaichi’s scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, a summit......
Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the world’s most populous metropolitan area, blends historic traditions with advanced urban innovation. Visitors encounter centuries old temples and landscaped gardens alongside modern districts filled with technology, fashion, and entertainment, all supported by a highly efficient public transportation......
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha has expanded its patent portfolio in autonomous driving with systems that combine remote assistance, adaptive control, and advanced route planning. These developments focus on improving safety, flexibility, and continuity of automated driving under real world conditions. Recent filings emphasize the role of......
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