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Japan Seeks Bigger Role in Asia’s Subsea Cables
Japan is advancing its strategic position in Asia’s critical subsea cable infrastructure as artificial intelligence and data center expansion drive unprecedented demand for transoceanic connectivity. Japan subsea cables Asia initiatives reflect Tokyo’s recognition that submarine cable networks have become essential…
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Mitsubishi UFJ Calls for Jumbo Rate Hike to Bolster Yen
Japan’s largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, has publicly advocated for an aggressive interest rate increase by the Bank of Japan, arguing that a jumbo rate hike is necessary to prevent further yen depreciation and stabilize Japan’s currency in currency…
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Goldman-Backed Go Prices Japan’s Largest 2026 IPO at Upper End
Goldman Sachs-backed Go, the Japanese ride-sharing and mobility startup, has priced its initial public offering at the upper end of guidance, marking Japan’s largest IPO of 2026. The company’s decision to price at the top of its target range signals…
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Nintendo Pays 35M Euro Fine for Faulty Switch Controllers
Nintendo has agreed to pay a 35 million euro ($40 million) fine to settle a French consumer advocacy group’s claim over defective Joy-Con controllers for its Switch gaming console, the company announced Monday. The agreement resolves a dispute that began…
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Japan Moves to Enforce Stricter Social Media Age Verification for Minors
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Tokyo Disney Resort Ends Free Priority Pass Service on August 31
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Dollar Tops 160 Yen for First Time Since April on Mideast Risk
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SoftBank Dethrones Toyota as Japan’s Most Valuable Company in AI-Driven Rally
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Japan’s Securities Watchdog Opens Probe into Nidec Accounting Scandal
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Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Interest Rates at June 16 Meeting
