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Longtime China bull Ray Dalio fears economy faces problems as severe as Japan in 1990

The founder of hedge fund Bridgewater warns a restructuring is necessary to tackle China's growing problem of local government debt.

Fortune

Global Central Banks Making Rate Decisions Amid Inflation Concerns

Global central banks, including Bank of England and Bank of Japan, making rate decisions amidst changing inflation levels.

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Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan

A Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japan’s contiguous waters for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive military actions around Japan, officials said

The Independent UK

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Chinese navy sails between Japanese islands near Taiwan

Japan's government said it was the first time that a Chinese aircraft carrier, which was accompanied by two destroyers, entered its contiguous zone, an area within 24 nautical miles of the Japanese coast.

Latin Times

Japan Airlines is giving away free domestic flights – here’s how to secure them

Here’s how to explore Japan beyond its main cities

The Independent UK

Japan Company Chief Arrested For Deadly 2022 Boat Accident

The accident happened off Japan's northern Hokkaido island, and an additional six people are still listed officially as missing.

International Business Times

Chinese Navy Flotilla Sails Between Japanese Islands Near Taiwan

A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, Japan's military said Wednesday, in the latest move by Beijing to rile the close US ally.

International Business Times

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Asian Markets Await U.S. Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision

Asian markets await Fed rate decision, Japan reports trade deficit, U.S. stocks show mixed movements. Stay updated on global economic trends.

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Japan, Australia, US and India set to launch joint sea patrols to keep China in check

Patrols likely to start next year

The Independent UK

Japan's trade deficit grows while both imports, exports fall short of forecasts

Japan has posted a trade deficit for a second straight month, as both exports and imports were lower than expected

The Independent UK

Japan has just 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies, survey shows

Fewer than 1% of chief executive officers at the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are women, survey finds

The Guardian - AU

Stamps, sticks and stories: looking for traces of baseball in North Korea

Like a trail of breadcrumbs, there are signs this most cherished of American sports may still be played in a country that calls itself the ‘biggest enemy’ of the US

The Guardian - AU

North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say

South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missiles

The Independent UK

After 29 years, the cult classic survival horror game that haunted my childhood dreams is getting its first official release outside Japan just in time for Halloween

Clock Tower: Rewind is an updated version of the 1995 horror classic

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“Tone-Deaf”: Japanese Cash Incentive For City Women To Wed Rural Men Cancelled After It Backfires

Japan was forced to reevaluate program that offered women more than $4,000 to move to rural areas and marry after public backlash. The post “Tone-Deaf”: Japanese Cash Incentive For City Women To Wed Rural Men Cancelled After It Backfires first appeared on Bored Panda.

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows is bigger than Mirage but smaller than Valhalla because Ubisoft only needed to make a small slice of Japan: "We're talking about Origins big"

Assassin's Creed Shadows focuses on Honshu

Total Film

Blue Lock season 2 trailer raises the stakes of the sports anime as the team preps for an epic soccer tournament

The team is set to face off against U-20 Japan

Autosport

Which countries have the most race winners?

Six countries have achieved over 50 wins, with some drivers bringing home a record number of wins for their home nations.

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The Independent UK

Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive

Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan

International Business Times

Japanese Players In Vogue As English Clubs Widen Horizons

Japanese players are moving to English football in record numbers and more look set to follow with clubs attracted by their quality, strong work ethic and value for money.

International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Up Ahead Of Fed But Tokyo Hit By Strong Yen

Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese central bank meeting.

AAP

Stubbs to seek Masters return at Asia-Pacific Amateur

Defending champion Jasper Stubbs will be among seven Australians at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan, chasing Masters and British Open invites.

The Guardian - AU

Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’

Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League 2024-25 previews No 9: Manchester City

Last season’s runners-up are desperate to make up for missing out on the WSL crown, with the arrival of Vivianne Miedema giving them a huge boost

Barchart

Here's Why Sony Stock is a Buy Right Now

Anime cartoons have been a red-hot entertainment growth segment, and Sony is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing global audience outside of Japan for anime series.

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