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OpenAI to introduce ads to ChatGPT in Japan

OpenAI to introduce ads to ChatGPT in Japan

The ads will appear on the free version and the Go plan, priced at ¥1,400 per mo...

Bill to revise postal laws clears parliament

Bill to revise postal laws clears parliament

The development paves the way for the government to provide subsidies to preserv...

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on F...

All Japan-linked vessels ​carrying ‌Japanese crew members have now evacuated the...

Gov. Ueda has been discharged from hospital, BOJ says

Gov. Ueda has been discharged from hospital, BOJ says

Ueda, 74, was hospitalized on June 9 for treatment of a liver cyst infection and...

Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning

Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning

The finance minister's comments were less threatening than when Japan intervened...

EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously

EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously

Without mentioning Beijing, leaders directed the European Commission to "develop...

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas’ bet on 20-hour flights

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas’ bet on 20-h...

The airline has unveiled plans for a "wellness zone," extra legroom and animated...

BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% target

BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% t...

The central bank deputy governor warned that it could be forced to conduct more ...

Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can’t multitask

Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can’...

Many are either run by a human with a remote control or stuck doing one narrow t...

Nidec investors vent frustrations over scandal at annual meeting

Nidec investors vent frustrations over scandal at annua...

CEO Mitsuya Kishida faced a barrage of questions about Nidec's survival as well ...

Tech founder’s downfall in Indonesia shows rising business risks

Tech founder’s downfall in Indonesia shows rising busin...

Nadiem Makarim now faces the prospect of 18 years in jail if found guilty of cor...

New Toyota president vows to maintain development policy

New Toyota president vows to maintain development policy

Toyota faces a challenge to improve its earning power, with its consolidated net...

Yen hits 23-month low and Nikkei 225 breaks 71,000 for first time

Yen hits 23-month low and Nikkei 225 breaks 71,000 for ...

Japan's currency is now well within the range considered by many investors to be...

Jera books Mitsui OSK ships to bring low-carbon ammonia to Japan

Jera books Mitsui OSK ships to bring low-carbon ammonia...

Low-carbon ammonia has been receiving greater attention around the world as gove...

U.K. in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say

U.K. in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plan...

The Japanese carmaker is undertaking a major global ​restructuring that includes...

Prices of chicken and eggs in Japan hit record highs

Prices of chicken and eggs in Japan hit record highs

The national average price of chicken rose has risen to ¥155 per 100 grams while...