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Global Market Today: Asian stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia results, oil prices slide

Contracts for the Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 0.3%, and those for the S&P 500 Index edged 0.1% down. MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge was little changed with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea fluctuating between gains and losses.

The Economic Times

Japanese bond funds see record inflows as rising yields attract global investors

Foreign investors are showing significant interest in Japanese government bonds this year on the back of rising yields. Record inflows into Japanese bond funds highlight this growing investor appetite. European investors, in particular, are increasing their allocations to these bonds.

The Economic Times

Piyush Goyal pitches India as trusted destination for data centres, cites $200 bn investment commitments

India is actively promoting itself as a prime destination for data centers to Japanese businesses. Significant global hyperscaler investments totaling USD 200 billion have already been secured. The nation offers a compelling case for partnership in AI and semiconductor development. Japan faces a considerable demand for skilled professionals and caregivers.…

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"I’ve never encountered a ghost, but until recently…": Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reveals unusual experience as staff launch ‘Operation Combat’ at official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has never encountered a ghost at the official residence, but a surprising incident involving a cockroach left her unable to act. Recalling how Osamu Tezuka’s Firebird shaped her childhood belief in reincarnation, Takaichi revealed that her staff eventually launched “Operation Combat” to deal…

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Piyush Goyal promises BIS certification relief for high-tech sector firms

Goyal said he had taken note of concerns raised by Japanese companies over BIS certification requirements and that the government had already instructed the BIS and the Commerce and Industry Ministry to work on a framework to address the issue.

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1,000 people in Japan join forces to pull a 400-ton castle keep back toward its original position after it was moved 78 meters for repairs

About 1,000 people in Japan joined forces on Sunday to help pull the roughly 400-ton keep of Hirosaki Castle back toward its original position, more than a decade after the historic structure was moved nearly 78 meters for repairs. Participants in Aomori Prefecture were divided into groups and used ropes…

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Stock Index Futures Climb as Chipmakers Rebound and Bond Yields Fall, U.S. Economic Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.47%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.94% this morning as chipmakers rebounded, with lower bond yields providing additional support after oil prices extended declines.

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Global Market: Japanese businesses turn to currency hedging as weak Yen drives up import costs

Japanese businesses are increasingly turning to longer-term supplier agreements and currency hedging as the yen’s prolonged weakness raises import costs and makes expenses harder to predict. Companies are locking in prices and exchange rates for longer periods, while exporters are also seeking protection against currency swings as uncertainty over the…

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields edge higher as US Treasury yields, oil prices rise

Japanese government bond yields edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields and recovering oil prices. Investors remained cautious ahead of key comments from Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, with markets seeking clues on the outlook for interest rates…

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Global Market: Nikkei drops as Japanese chip stocks track US tech selloff

Japan's Nikkei share average saw a dip as tech stocks tracked declines in the US, particularly in the semiconductor sector. Investor caution grew ahead of Nvidia's anticipated quarterly earnings, with significant losses for companies like Advantest and Tokyo Electron. However, strength in the shipping industry helped mitigate some of the…

The Economic Times

Japan enlists 1,800 people to pull a 360-tonne castle more than two metres by hand

Hirosaki Castle was moved in 2015 to allow repairs to its earthquake-damaged stone walls - now its being moved back

The Independent UK

As Japan swelters, pet owners turn to fan-powered cooling suits

Japan's sweltering summer heat isn't just brutal for humans, it can be deadly for dogs and cats, and a clothing maker has come up with a novel solution – a fan suit. Inspired by air-conditioned vests worn by Japanese construction workers, a Tokyo-based maternity-wear manufacturer has created a puffy, cooling…

Bangkok Post

Japan plans tax break to shake up low-return businesses

Japan's government is considering tax breaks on non-core business sales. This move aims to accelerate corporate restructuring and industry consolidation efforts. The plan would defer corporate tax on sale gains if proceeds are reinvested. This initiative is modeled on Germany's successful tax reforms from the early 2000s. Such changes could…

The Economic Times

Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

TOKYO — Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans.

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Toki Sawada and Shu Wei Hsu claim first UCI Gravel World Series race in Japan

HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai deliver solo victories on course with mountains of the Miyagi Prefecture as backdrop

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Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers

After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metres

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Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memory

Can chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 found that chimpanzees and bonobos can recognize former groupmates after more than 25 years apart, revealing remarkable social memories that may be surprisingly similar to those of humans. The…

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80% of the Top 10 lenses in Japan are third-party optics – and Canon doesn't make the list at all

Sigma and Tamron dominate Japan's latest lens sales chart, taking 8 of the Top 10 spots

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The Suzuki e Sky Is A Tiny Electric Car That Does More With Less

Suzuki's diminutive EV has a small battery to keep the car as lightweight as possible.

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Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark

Lawmakers from Japan have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials in the first visit since tensions rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment on Taiwan angered China

The Economic Times

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei weighed down by AI stocks ahead of Nvidia earnings

The Nikkei share average in Japan experienced a downturn as stocks related to artificial intelligence faced mounting pressure due to inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East. While chip-making firms such as Tokyo Electron reported gains, other AI companies struggled. Anticipation builds around potential interest rate hikes from…

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A museum rock was forgotten for 30 years in a drawer in Japan. Now, its hidden bones may uncover a new 66-million-year-old sea monster

Researchers in Japan have identified four previously overlooked mosasaur bones from rock samples collected in the early 1990s. One bone is the first confirmed mosasaur premaxilla found in Japan, while unusual features in another skull bone suggest the fossil may belong to a previously unknown species.

The Economic Times

Trump's North Korea gambit tests US ties with Asian partners, including India

Trump’s outreach to North Korea is unsettling US allies across Asia, with Japan, Taiwan and India reassessing Washington’s security commitments. His decision to cut military exercises with South Korea, hold up Taiwan arms sales and pressure allies on defence spending has deepened concerns over his transactional approach and regional strategy.

The Economic Times

TVS Supply Chain, Japan's Sankyu join hands to expand supply chain, engineering services; shares jump 8%

TVS Supply Chain Solutions has signed a strategic MoU with Japan’s Sankyu Inc. to jointly pursue opportunities across supply chain and engineering services, initially focusing on India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors. Sankyu intends to acquire a 0.5% stake in TVS SCS, while the company’s shares rose 8.08% on Monday.

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Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei swings as AI stocks slip ahead of Nvidia results

Japan’s Nikkei swung between gains and losses on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings this week. AI-related stocks came under pressure amid concerns over rising costs, while higher bond yields and inflation worries added to uncertainty. Expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike further weighed on…

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