BUSINESS

Undeterred by Novo Nordisk failure, scientists weigh GLP-1s as Alzheimer's prevention

Undeterred by Novo Nordisk failure, scientists weigh GL...

In a release scant on details, the Danish drugmaker said Rybelsus did improve so...

Volkswagen says it can now make cars entirely in China

Volkswagen says it can now make cars entirely in China

German carmakers have come under intense pressure from local competitors in Chin...

Rapidus plans second cutting-edge chip plant: reports

Rapidus plans second cutting-edge chip plant: reports

The aim is to produce next-generation 1.4-nanometer microchips as soon as 2029, ...

Tokyo Gas said to plan sale of Ginza building for $191 million

Tokyo Gas said to plan sale of Ginza building for $191 ...

Mantomi Asset submitted the highest bid for the building being sold, Ginza gCube.

Japan’s Maruha Nichiro succeeds in farming saury

Japan’s Maruha Nichiro succeeds in farming saury

The seafood giant has succeeded in farming saury from eggs to a size suitable fo...

Aging populations a ‘ticking time bomb’ for GDP growth, says EBRD

Aging populations a ‘ticking time bomb’ for GDP growth,...

Countries must act now to keep slowing population growth from wreaking havoc on ...

Japan’s union chair urges government to step up inflation fight

Japan’s union chair urges government to step up inflati...

"We really expect the government to bring prices under control,” said Tomoko Yos...

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Overseas-based Tokyo condo buyers doubled in 2025 1st half: gov't survey

Overseas-based Tokyo condo buyers doubled in 2025 1st h...

A survey of new condominium transactions in major metropolitan areas showed a ri...

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New study shows global luxury shoppers spurning high-end brands over steep price hikes

New study shows global luxury shoppers spurning high-en...

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to contract for the second st...

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Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, U.S. court filings allege

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, U.S...

In a 2020 research project code-named "Project Mercury,” Meta scientists working...

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Trump White House prepares tariff fallback ahead of court ruling

Trump White House prepares tariff fallback ahead of cou...

The Trump administration is working behind the scenes on fallback options if the...

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‘Sell-Japan’ trade takes a breather as verbal intervention dialed up slightly

‘Sell-Japan’ trade takes a breather as verbal intervent...

The stimulus package that so worried the market came in within expectations

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U.S. mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

U.S. mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sou...

The possibility signals a warmer approach to China, after U.S. President Donald ...

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Americans with four-year degrees now comprise a record 25% of unemployed workers

Americans with four-year degrees now comprise a record ...

There were more than 1.9 million Americans aged 25 and over with at least a bach...

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Takaichi faces market tests from yen to stocks and bonds

Takaichi faces market tests from yen to stocks and bonds

Markets have lost their enthusiasm for Japan’s new prime minister, with about $1...

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Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists

Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists

With less Chinese customers, "it's become a bit easier for Japanese shoppers to ...