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Japan plans to deploy underwater drones to monitor submarines, aiming to counter the Chinese fleet and reduce the burden on defense personnel.
Japan plans to deploy underwater drones to monitor submarines, aiming to counter the Chinese fleet and reduce the burden on defense personnel.
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Japan’s Two-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average
Japan’s Two-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average
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Nikkei: Japan to See New Round of Food Price Hikes as Middle East Turmoil Drives Up Tanker Shipping Costs
Nikkei Asia reported that Japan may face a second wave of food price hikes. Ongoing Middle East instability has driven up prices for naphtha-derived container materials and crude oil tanker freight ra
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Japan weighs corporate tax hike to fund defense buildup, drawing warnings from business community over investment growth impact
Japan weighs corporate tax hike to fund defense buildup, drawing warnings from business community over investment growth impact
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Japanese PM Takaichi pressed German Chancellor Merz to include Japan in "Made in Europe" EV subsidies
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pressed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to include Japan in "Made in Europe" EV subsidies during their summit in Tokyo on October 28. Tokyo's efforts to lobby f
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Japan's JPYC stablecoin has fallen well short of expectations in its first year, reaching just a quarter of its issuer's circulation target
Japan's JPYC stablecoin has fallen well short of expectations in its first year, reaching just a quarter of its issuer's circulation target. As of October 23, only 3.2 billion yen (around $20 million)
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He warned that 80 years later, Japanese right-wing forces are disregarding the historical verdict of the Tokyo Trials
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that recognizing and accepting the Tokyo Trials was a prerequisite for post-war Japan to rejoin the international community. He warned that 80 y
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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the escalating scale of cyberattacks and rapidly rising threats will necessitate financial institutions to respond promptly.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the escalating scale of cyberattacks and rapidly rising threats will necessitate financial institutions to respond promptly.
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Japan considers requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, aiming to curb political interference and combat espionage, with legislation planned for next year.
Japan considers requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, aiming to curb political interference and combat espionage, with legislation planned for next year.
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Japan's Subaru plans to fully transition to electric vehicles in the European market as early as 2028
Nikkei: Japan's Subaru plans to fully transition to electric vehicles in the European market as early as 2028, becoming the first Japanese automaker to take such a step in a specific region. The compa
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will urge German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 28 to extend the EU's preferential treatment for electric vehicles to Japanese products.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will urge German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 28 to extend the EU's preferential treatment for electric vehicles to Japanese products.
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Japan considers rebranding energy, AI spending as defense amid US pressure
Japan is considering placing a wider range of expenditures, including energy and some development assistance, under the umbrella of defense spending starting next fiscal year. This move, reported by N
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Japan 2026-10-23 3-Month Bill Auction 1.27%, prior 1.28%
Japan 2026-10-23 3-Month Bill Auction 1.27%, prior 1.28%
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Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
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Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
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Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan to arrange $6.35 billion in private-sector investment in Bangladesh
Japan will soon agree to arrange 1 trillion yen ($6.35 billion) in private-sector investment in Bangladesh over the next five years, Nikkei learned Thursday. The investment will focus on auto and ener
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Japanese investors net sold foreign bonds for the fifth consecutive week, marking the longest streak in four years.
According to Reuters, Japanese investors net sold 161.6 billion yen (approximately $1.02 billion) in foreign long-term bonds for the week ending October 17, marking the fifth consecutive week of net s
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Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may impact demand for high-end goods.
Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may
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Nikkei Analysis: China's Stance on Russia-Japan Island Dispute Shifts Subtly, No Longer Supporting Japan's Claim to Disputed Islands
Nikkei analysis indicates that China is subtly shifting its stance in the island dispute between Russia and Japan, no longer adhering to the Mao-era position of supporting Japan's claims to the four d
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Japan's ruling LDP considers curbs on speculative condo trading in Tokyo and other big cities
The party is looking at measures such as restricting the short-term resale of properties to curb soaring condominium prices, with talks starting ahead of April elections.
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Japan's trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen in the first half of the fiscal year, due to high oil prices and the obstruction of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan's trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen (approximately $17.8 billion) in the first half of the fiscal year (April-September) ending September, according to government data. This was primarily
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Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
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Thales CEO sees 'significant opportunities' for growth and partnerships in Japan's expanding defense industry
Thales CEO Patrice Caine stated that the French defense and technology group sees "a lot of potential opportunities to grow" its business in Japan and for partnerships with Japanese companies, as Japa
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Japan plans to deploy underwater drones to monitor submarines, aiming to counter the Chinese fleet and reduce the burden on defense personnel.
Japan plans to deploy underwater drones to monitor submarines, aiming to counter the Chinese fleet and reduce the burden on defense personnel.
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Japan’s Two-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average
Japan’s Two-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average
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Nikkei: Japan to See New Round of Food Price Hikes as Middle East Turmoil Drives Up Tanker Shipping Costs
Nikkei Asia reported that Japan may face a second wave of food price hikes. Ongoing Middle East instability has driven up prices for naphtha-derived container materials and crude oil tanker freight ra
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Japan weighs corporate tax hike to fund defense buildup, drawing warnings from business community over investment growth impact
Japan weighs corporate tax hike to fund defense buildup, drawing warnings from business community over investment growth impact
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Japanese PM Takaichi pressed German Chancellor Merz to include Japan in "Made in Europe" EV subsidies
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pressed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to include Japan in "Made in Europe" EV subsidies during their summit in Tokyo on October 28. Tokyo's efforts to lobby f
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Japan's JPYC stablecoin has fallen well short of expectations in its first year, reaching just a quarter of its issuer's circulation target
Japan's JPYC stablecoin has fallen well short of expectations in its first year, reaching just a quarter of its issuer's circulation target. As of October 23, only 3.2 billion yen (around $20 million)
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He warned that 80 years later, Japanese right-wing forces are disregarding the historical verdict of the Tokyo Trials
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that recognizing and accepting the Tokyo Trials was a prerequisite for post-war Japan to rejoin the international community. He warned that 80 y
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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the escalating scale of cyberattacks and rapidly rising threats will necessitate financial institutions to respond promptly.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the escalating scale of cyberattacks and rapidly rising threats will necessitate financial institutions to respond promptly.
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Japan considers requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, aiming to curb political interference and combat espionage, with legislation planned for next year.
Japan considers requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, aiming to curb political interference and combat espionage, with legislation planned for next year.
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Japan's Subaru plans to fully transition to electric vehicles in the European market as early as 2028
Nikkei: Japan's Subaru plans to fully transition to electric vehicles in the European market as early as 2028, becoming the first Japanese automaker to take such a step in a specific region. The compa
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will urge German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 28 to extend the EU's preferential treatment for electric vehicles to Japanese products.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will urge German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 28 to extend the EU's preferential treatment for electric vehicles to Japanese products.
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Japan considers rebranding energy, AI spending as defense amid US pressure
Japan is considering placing a wider range of expenditures, including energy and some development assistance, under the umbrella of defense spending starting next fiscal year. This move, reported by N
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Japan 2026-10-23 3-Month Bill Auction 1.27%, prior 1.28%
Japan 2026-10-23 3-Month Bill Auction 1.27%, prior 1.28%
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Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
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Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
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Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan to arrange $6.35 billion in private-sector investment in Bangladesh
Japan will soon agree to arrange 1 trillion yen ($6.35 billion) in private-sector investment in Bangladesh over the next five years, Nikkei learned Thursday. The investment will focus on auto and ener
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Japanese investors net sold foreign bonds for the fifth consecutive week, marking the longest streak in four years.
According to Reuters, Japanese investors net sold 161.6 billion yen (approximately $1.02 billion) in foreign long-term bonds for the week ending October 17, marking the fifth consecutive week of net s
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Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may impact demand for high-end goods.
Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may
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Nikkei Analysis: China's Stance on Russia-Japan Island Dispute Shifts Subtly, No Longer Supporting Japan's Claim to Disputed Islands
Nikkei analysis indicates that China is subtly shifting its stance in the island dispute between Russia and Japan, no longer adhering to the Mao-era position of supporting Japan's claims to the four d
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Japan's ruling LDP considers curbs on speculative condo trading in Tokyo and other big cities
The party is looking at measures such as restricting the short-term resale of properties to curb soaring condominium prices, with talks starting ahead of April elections.
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Japan's trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen in the first half of the fiscal year, due to high oil prices and the obstruction of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan's trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen (approximately $17.8 billion) in the first half of the fiscal year (April-September) ending September, according to government data. This was primarily
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Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
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Thales CEO sees 'significant opportunities' for growth and partnerships in Japan's expanding defense industry
Thales CEO Patrice Caine stated that the French defense and technology group sees "a lot of potential opportunities to grow" its business in Japan and for partnerships with Japanese companies, as Japa
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What Is MONA Coin? MonaCoin’s Technical Features, Applications, and Ways to Acquire It
MonaCoin (MONA) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in Japan on January 1, 2014, known for its strong community support and widespread payment applications in Japan.Inspired by Litecoin, it uses the Lyra2REv2 hash algorithm and has integrated Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network to enhance transaction efficiency.MONA has a total supply cap of 105.12 million coins and features a block reward halving mechanism; the next halving is expected in December 2026. Investors can trade MONA on centralized exchanges that support it, but should be aware of its price volatility and any risk warnings that may be posted on certain platforms.
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