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Japan backs AI chip startup EdgeCortix in boost to defense tech

Japan backs AI chip startup EdgeCortix in boost to defe...

The startup secured government subsidies of ¥3 billion to develop energy-efficie...

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Dalton connects with activist investor-linked fund to pressure Fuji Media

Dalton connects with activist investor-linked fund to p...

Dalton is trying to pressure Fuji Media after the broadcaster earlier this month...

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Ueda to observe risk of high long-term bond yields affecting shorter-term rates

Ueda to observe risk of high long-term bond yields affe...

The comments come at a time of heightened concern about volatility at the long e...

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Japan's 40-year bond sale shows weakest demand since July

Japan's 40-year bond sale shows weakest demand since July

The 40-year yield rose 9 basis points to 3.375% following the sale, as the 30-ye...

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Nissan seeks to raise $7 billion with backing from U.K. government

Nissan seeks to raise $7 billion with backing from U.K....

The struggling automaker plans to issue debt and sell assets to raise funds for ...

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Brazil sues EV giant BYD over ‘slavery’ conditions at plant

Brazil sues EV giant BYD over ‘slavery’ conditions at p...

Prosecutors said 220 Chinese workers were found in December in conditions "analo...

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Nomura faces rare vote on shareholder's proposal of a name change

Nomura faces rare vote on shareholder's proposal of a n...

The proposal seeks to change the company’s name to Nomura Securities Group, whic...

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Booming business has Europe's defense companies scrambling for workers

Booming business has Europe's defense companies scrambl...

Arms makers are hiking wages and benefits, and even poaching from other sectors,...

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China aims to capitalize on U.S. tariff turmoil with new ASEAN-GCC forum

China aims to capitalize on U.S. tariff turmoil with ne...

The summit with Southeast Asian and Arab Gulf states is the latest sign of more ...

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Seven & I shareholders back new board to deal with takeover proposal

Seven & I shareholders back new board to deal with take...

Investors appear to be willing to see what happens with the radical overhaul, wh...

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Japan loses top creditor status for first time in 34 years

Japan loses top creditor status for first time in 34 years

Despite Japan’s net external assets rising to a record high, it lost the top pos...

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Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt, report finds

Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt, rep...

The poorest 75 countries are set to make "record high debt repayments" to China ...

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Yen rises as Ueda indicates BOJ is still eyeing more rate hikes

Yen rises as Ueda indicates BOJ is still eyeing more ra...

The yen rose as high as 142.12 against the dollar immediately after Ueda's remarks.

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Japan Post launches 'digital address' system

Japan Post launches 'digital address' system

Under the system, users can input seven-digit codes on online shopping and other...

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Dai-Ichi Life sees falling volatility in JGB market

Dai-Ichi Life sees falling volatility in JGB market

New buyers are entering the market for Japanese government bonds and amplifying ...

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Tsuruha shareholders approve future merger with rival drugstore Welcia

Tsuruha shareholders approve future merger with rival d...

Tsuruha, based in Sapporo, has announced it will integrate its operations with W...