BUSINESS

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Japan unlikely to face U.S. pressure to strengthen yen, ex-top FX diplomat says

Japan unlikely to face U.S. pressure to strengthen yen,...

Masatsugu Asakawa was deeply involved in Japan's trade and currency negotiations...

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Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services

Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netfl...

Today, more than half of Netflix’s global users watch anime on its service, with...

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AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative ind...

To measure the progress of AI video, you need only look at Will Smith eating spa...

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Japan next week for Expo

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Japan next wee...

The visit comes after Donald Trump stated his intention to raise tariffs on all ...

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Trump vows no tariff extension, hardens threats on copper, drugs

Trump vows no tariff extension, hardens threats on copp...

The U.S. president stresses he would not offer additional extensions on country-...

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New board member hints at possible raising of BOJ's price outlook

New board member hints at possible raising of BOJ's pri...

Junko Koeda, a former Waseda University economics professor, on Monday gave her ...

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How U.S. buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban

How U.S. buyers of critical minerals bypass China's exp...

Trade data illustrate a re-routing of U.S. shipments via third countries — an is...

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Bookoff plans to step up recycling of unsold CDs and DVDs

Bookoff plans to step up recycling of unsold CDs and DVDs

The secondhand goods retailer disposes of 1,700 tons of discs and cases from som...

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Meiji Yasuda Life to shun superlong Japanese debt for year or more

Meiji Yasuda Life to shun superlong Japanese debt for y...

The insurer is expecting the Bank of Japan to continue to raise rates.

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Japanese agency's affirmation of top U.S. credit rating helps Hong Kong funds

Japanese agency's affirmation of top U.S. credit rating...

As long as Rating and Investment Information maintains its top rating for the U....

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Despite leadership changes Kobayashi Pharma still struggling with reform

Despite leadership changes Kobayashi Pharma still strug...

The Osaka-based company has replaced its president twice and appointed an extern...

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Japan's current account surplus sets record for May as trade deficit shrinks

Japan's current account surplus sets record for May as ...

The current account balance, the broadest indicator of a country's international...

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Investors head into Trump tariff deadline benumbed and blase

Investors head into Trump tariff deadline benumbed and ...

The 90-day pause on the U.S. president's "Liberation Day" tariffs expire Wednesday.

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Butter’s global price surge hits croissants and kitchens alike

Butter’s global price surge hits croissants and kitchen...

Around 70% of the butter exported around the world comes from Europe and New Zea...

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U.S. tariffs to kick in Aug. 1, barring trade deals

U.S. tariffs to kick in Aug. 1, barring trade deals

The U.S. Treasury chief signaled that letters President Donald Trump is poised t...

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Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

The payments giant has invested $12 billion over the past five years building ar...