Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor

Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor

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Member since Dec 20, 2024 tomas@associatednews.agency

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BUSINESS
Why is the yen so weak and what can Japan do about it?

Why is the yen so weak and what can Japan do about it?

The yen has tumbled past a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar, prompting the Ja...

BUSINESS
Panasonic targets further AI growth to build on record valuation

Panasonic targets further AI growth to build on record ...

The Japanese electronics conglomerate is attracting renewed investor attention a...

BUSINESS
Roadside land prices rise in popular Japanese tourist sites

Roadside land prices rise in popular Japanese tourist s...

Across the board, the prices of land facing major roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 we...

BUSINESS
Kawasaki Heavy seeks ¥200 billion via new shares and convertible bonds: sources

Kawasaki Heavy seeks ¥200 billion via new shares and co...

The company will decide on ‌the details ‌of the issuance as soon as this week, t...

BUSINESS
Some startups see opportunity in an aging Japan

Some startups see opportunity in an aging Japan

The demographic challenges faced by the country could create demand for products...

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New emergency shelters installed on Mount Fuji ahead of climbing season

New emergency shelters installed on Mount Fuji ahead of...

As the climbing season for Mount Fuji starts on Wednesday, two new emergency she...

MONEY
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Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar despite intervention concerns

Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar despite ...

The yen hit a fresh 39-year low past 162 versus the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, desp...

HEADLINES
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Mount Fuji installs new emergency shelters ahead of climbing season

Mount Fuji installs new emergency shelters ahead of cli...

As the climbing season for Mount Fuji starts on Wednesday, two new emergency she...

HEADLINES
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Error by Japan local prosecution branch boss led to 'inquest panel member' info leak

Error by Japan local prosecution branch boss led to 'in...

The head of the Iwakuni branch of the Yamaguchi District Public Prosecutors Offi...

HEADLINES
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Yen hits new 39-year low past 162 vs. dollar despite intervention fears

Yen hits new 39-year low past 162 vs. dollar despite in...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen hit a fresh 39-year low past 162 versus the U.S. dollar...

BUSINESS
Japan announces aid for domestic AI development project

Japan announces aid for domestic AI development project

The industry ministry aims to help the country catch up with the United States a...

NEWS UPDATES
Singer and actor Kazuya Kamenashi to marry Minami Tanaka

Singer and actor Kazuya Kamenashi to marry Minami Tanaka

The pair added that Tanaka is pregnant with their first child.

BUSINESS
Mizuho and SMFG fuel record Japanese corporate bond sales overseas

Mizuho and SMFG fuel record Japanese corporate bond sal...

The surge in issuance in overseas currencies is in part being fueled by the depr...

BUSINESS
Taiwan raids Super Micro in widening China chip smuggling probe

Taiwan raids Super Micro in widening China chip smuggli...

The raids mark an expansion of Taiwan's first public crackdown on artificial int...

BUSINESS
Japan’s factory output rises as Iran fallout stays manageable

Japan’s factory output rises as Iran fallout stays mana...

The government says it can secure enough crude oil through March 2028 by cultiva...

BUSINESS
Takaichi tops 2025 income rankings for Japan party heads

Takaichi tops 2025 income rankings for Japan party heads

The prime minister earned ¥36.41 million in 2025 while the average income among ...