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Philippines sees benefits as Trump tariffs hit peers harder

Philippines sees benefits as Trump tariffs hit peers ha...

The Philippines is striking an optimistic tone amid global anxiety over Presiden...

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Trump unveils 10% global tariff, with Japan levy set at 24%

Trump unveils 10% global tariff, with Japan levy set at...

The higher "reciprocal” rates are based on a government tally of levies and nont...

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SMBC and Fujitsu to partner on AI-driven forecasting services

SMBC and Fujitsu to partner on AI-driven forecasting se...

The move would be a rare instance of a Japanese bank allowing another company ac...

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With Trump’s tariffs, the chasm between allies and the U.S. widens

With Trump’s tariffs, the chasm between allies and the ...

Trump’s plan, which he unveiled on Wednesday and is calling "reciprocal,” would ...

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Japan promises 'bold and speedy' response to Trump’s surprise 24% tariffs

Japan promises 'bold and speedy' response to Trump’s su...

The duty rate for Japanese products is the "worst among the scenarios that had b...

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Ex-board member who just left BOJ sees chance of May rate hike

Ex-board member who just left BOJ sees chance of May ra...

Seiji Adachi, whose five-year term ended last week, said he would probably vote ...

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Rapidus begins pilot production of 2-nanometer chips in Hokkaido

Rapidus begins pilot production of 2-nanometer chips in...

The 2-year-old company aims to mass produce the next-generation semiconductors —...

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U.S. tariffs could have big impact on global trade, BOJ chief says

U.S. tariffs could have big impact on global trade, BOJ...

Gov. Kazuo Ueda also underlined the potential of such tariffs affecting househol...

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A May BOJ hike would be too early given tariffs and wages, DPP says

A May BOJ hike would be too early given tariffs and wag...

Most economists see the next increase in borrowing costs coming in June or July,...

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Inflation casts shadow over Japan’s cherry blossom season

Inflation casts shadow over Japan’s cherry blossom season

A report shows that the cost of typical food items eaten at flower viewing gathe...

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Three reported dead after Xiaomi car with driver assistance crashes

Three reported dead after Xiaomi car with driver assist...

The incident is likely to spark scrutiny over the smart driving software deploye...

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Japan has some cards to play in trade war with the United States 

Japan has some cards to play in trade war with the Unit...

It could offer voluntary restraints on exports, or it could offer to buy more fr...

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Xi showdown with Li Ka-shing threatens China’s pro-business push

Xi showdown with Li Ka-shing threatens China’s pro-busi...

Derailing the deal could give credence to claims that CK Hutchison is ultimately...

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Japan's FTC to regulate Google and Apple under new smartphone law

Japan's FTC to regulate Google and Apple under new smar...

The law will prohibit IT giants from blocking the entry of other firms into the ...

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Japan confronts biggest bond loss globally as BOJ rate hikes upend market

Japan confronts biggest bond loss globally as BOJ rate ...

The past year marked a sixth straight year of losses for Japan’s sovereign debt ...

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OpenAI says new funding from SoftBank boosts valuation to $300 billion

OpenAI says new funding from SoftBank boosts valuation ...

SoftBank said in a release that it is on a mission to realize Artificial Super I...