Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

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Member since Dec 20, 2024 tomas@associatednews.agency

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CULTURE
James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48

Actor announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024 and faced his final days...

BUSINESS
Fish paste product output rebounding in Japan

Fish paste product output rebounding in Japan

The fish paste industry is aiming to market its products as healthy and high in ...

BUSINESS
Robust earnings set off Shiseido's biggest stock rally in almost eight years

Robust earnings set off Shiseido's biggest stock rally ...

Once a formidable global challenger, Shiseido is cutting costs, prioritizing cor...

BUSINESS
Toyota to begin sales of first U.S.-made EV

Toyota to begin sales of first U.S.-made EV

A new EV model of the Highlander, a large SUV, is scheduled for release in the N...

BUSINESS
Toyota delays deadline for $35 billion deal opposed by Elliott

Toyota delays deadline for $35 billion deal opposed by ...

The extension prolongs Toyota’s high-profile standoff with Elliott, and means th...

BUSINESS
Thousands of foreign cars sold to Russia through China, circumventing sanctions

Thousands of foreign cars sold to Russia through China,...

Automakers from regions imposing sanctions say they prohibit sales to Russia and...

HEADLINES
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Japanese yen briefly rises to upper 152 vs. dollar as US long-term yields fall

Japanese yen briefly rises to upper 152 vs. dollar as U...

SYDNEY (Kyodo) -- The Japanese yen briefly rose to the upper 152 zone against th...

MONEY
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Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel ove...

Prudential Life Insurance Co has launched a third-party panel to look into revel...

LIFESTYLE
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Japan's master artisans to gather at 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan's Street

Japan's master artisans to gather at 4th Annual Japan T...

Matsuya Ginza will host the 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan's ...

HEADLINES
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Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, operator says

Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed,...

Japan is very committed to the idea that it’s important to be considerate to oth...

HEADLINES
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Japan's oldest man dies at 111

Japan's oldest man dies at 111

Kiyotaka Mizuno, a 111-year-old in central Japan recognized as the country's old...

TRAVEL
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Kitakagaya Art Town

Kitakagaya Art Town

A place where local culture meets the international art scene.

BUSINESS
Investors rush to join Asia’s AI boom as global markets whipsaw

Investors rush to join Asia’s AI boom as global markets...

While it’s still early days, and Asia hasn’t been immune to the global volatilit...

BUSINESS
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal in bid to revive industry

Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal in bid to revive i...

The move is expected to tap special Cold War-era authorities under the 1950 Defe...

BUSINESS
Jack Ma-backed Ant bets on AI health care in $69 billion sector race

Jack Ma-backed Ant bets on AI health care in $69 billio...

In November, Ant elevated its health unit to the same level as operations includ...

BUSINESS
Ruling bloc’s election victory may affect BOJ monetary policy

Ruling bloc’s election victory may affect BOJ monetary ...

Sanae Takaichi favors fiscal expansion and monetary easing, while the central ba...