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Five Japanese oil distributors admit to forming price cartel
East Japan Usami and Kyoei Sekiyu of Tokyo, Eneos Wing of Nagoya, Enex Fleet of Osaka and Kitaseki of Miyagi Prefecture are suspected of vio
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Hongkong Land eyes billion-dollar property deals in Japan
It is targeting mixed-use complexes with high-end office, retail and hospitality spaces in prime Tokyo locations.
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Japan sees fewer IPOs as Iran war, AI shock and rate anxiety slow tech listings
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's mainstay Prime, Growth and Standard sections saw 17 companies go public in the first half of the year, down about
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How Vocaloid became the soundtrack to liminal spaces
Before "Backrooms" became a movie, the singing-synthesizer software Vocaloid was the hallmark of the liminal and the uneasy in Japan.
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Mitsui OSK sees disruption of Hormuz shipping extending beyond 2026
Recent attacks have elevated the risk for tankers attempting to move oil through the waterway.
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Japan proceeds toward full lifting of ban on imports of fresh potatoes from U.S.
The agriculture ministry plans to hold a briefing this month on potato pests and diseases identified as possibly posing a threat to domestic
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What separates heckling from unlawful interference during election campaigns?
As Okinawa Prefecture's gubernatorial race picks up steam, some guidance can be had from a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.
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South Korea hastens relocations of government bodies outside of Seoul
The Seoul capital region accounts for just 12% of South Korea's land but 53% of national gross domestic product.
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At Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, tomorrow’s runway icons shine
While most runway shows are invite-only, online streams and events throughout Tokyo give everyone the chance to participate.
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts addresses relationship with former teammate A.J. Brown
In an interview with GQ magazine published Tuesday, Hurts was asked if he and Brown — who is now with the New England Patriots — had drifted
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Yuki Tsunoda to fill in for Racing Bulls again during Italian Grand Prix
Both Red Bull-owned Formula One teams confirmed their lineups on Wednesday for the 13th round of the season at one of the fastest tracks on
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Congo continues struggling to pay the people fighting its Ebola outbreaks
Congo recorded 3,007 deaths from Ebola as of Monday, and payment disputes are interfering with some of the basic work needed to contain the
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SDF should let foreign nationals join as recruitment woes mount, experts say
A Sasakawa Peace Foundation panel pitched the idea to the Defense Ministry as a part of recommendations on bolstering the SDF's capabilities
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Court halts Trump’s new birthright citizenship curbs
The fresh setback to U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration agenda puts the fight over birthright citizenship on a path to retu
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Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to reach third round at U.S. Open
Spain's Alcaraz, seeded second in his first tournament since a wrist injury forced him to the sidelines in April.
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Yen rallies after Bessent’s Abenomics comment
Japan's currency is back below ¥158 to the dollar for the first time since early August.
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Fibromyalgia patient calls for greater awareness, understanding of disease
The often-misunderstood disease is characterized by severe pain throughout the body.
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Kirk Cousins to begin season as Raiders’ starting quarterback
Cousins beats out 2026 No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza for the starting job.
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Lack of dollar hedging among U.S. asset holders risks fueling sell-off
Because U.S. assets make up a large share of global portfolios, increased hedging effectively means more dollar selling.
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Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up
Investors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what could be
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Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up
Investors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what could be
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Natixis boosts Japan equity allocation, anticipating continued growth
The asset manager, which oversees about $1.5 trillion globally, changed its weighting a day before Japan's 10-year government bond yield tou
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Chevron CEO says patience pays off in Venezuela oil deal
For two decades, Chevron stayed while all its major peers quit after former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez nationalized foreign assets ato
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Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges
The Venezuelan leader has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and is scheduled to go on trial on June 1, 2027, if his effort to d
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