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S&P Futures Tread Water With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending up +0.01% this morning as investors cautiously awaited the all-important U.S. jobs report that will help determine whether the Federal Reserve will lower or hold interest rates later this month.

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Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel

The Independent UK

‘Game Changer’: Honda Solid-State EVs With 620 Miles Of Range Coming This Decade

Honda is kicking its solid-state battery efforts into high gear. The Japanese automaker claims the first electric vehicles fitted with its latest-gen packs would be capable of driving up to 620 miles on a full charge by the end of this decade. That's roughly double the range of today's mass-market…

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Tokyo Introduces Four-Day Workweek To Boost Fertility Rates

Tokyo Metropolitan Government's new four-day workweek initiative aims to support employees' work-life balance and address Japan's declining fertility rates.

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US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China

The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned actions by Chinese coast guard vessels against Philippine patrol ships

The Independent UK

MirrorFace targets Japan in fresh ANEL and NOOPDOOR spearphishing campaign

The Chinese want to know how the Japanese view their strained relations with the US.

TechRadar

Monster Hunter Wilds ran great on PS5 at Capcom's Japan headquarters, and its director says "the same level of frame rate improvement will also be implemented on PC"

Yuya Tokuda admits "there were obviously some issues" with monster hair and fur in the beta, too

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Tokyo to introduce four-day work week for government staff in push for parenthood

Staff can take up to three days off per week while still working 155 hours

The Independent UK

Traveler Plans Japan Trip, Then Friends Add Strangers, They Cancel And Wonder If They’re The Jerk

Traveler cancels their group trip with friends to Japan and South Korea after friends invite strangers without asking. The post Traveler Plans Japan Trip, Then Friends Add Strangers, They Cancel And Wonder If They’re The Jerk first appeared on Bored Panda.

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'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

The WA premier says there are avenues of appeal for an Australian granny who has been sentenced to six years jail in Japan for drug smuggling.

AAP

Japan’s most famous drink is now protected

Rice is key to the brew

The Independent UK

Best Japanese study books to help you learn the language

Kon'nichiwa, yōkoso!

Evening Standard

Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment

London’s Royal Albert Hall is preparing to host a different kind of spectacle: Sumo wrestling

The Independent UK

Hello Kitty at 50: a Japanese success story of simplicity and cuteness

Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Sumo wrestling to return to the Royal Albert Hall after 30 years

Tournament will last for five days and begin in October next year

The Independent UK

London to stage second ever professional Sumo event outside of Japan

The last London event was sold-out and broadcast nationally in the UK

The Independent UK

London to stage second professional Sumo event outside of Japan next October

Forty of Japan’s top wrestlers are expected to travel to London to compete across five days from October 15-19.

International Business Times

$JASMY: Holders Share 3-Year HODL Stories As Token Jumps

$JASMY appears to have lost its way in the past few years even after much hype during the token's launch, but as altcoin season comes through, the token dubbed as "Japan's Bitcoin" may be back in the game.

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Australian Woman Sentenced To Six Years For Drug Smuggling

Australian woman Donna Nelson sentenced to 6 years in Japanese prison for drug smuggling after being deceived in a romance scam. Family fights for her release.

The Independent UK

Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs

A Japanese court on sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online romance scam

The Conversation

Donna Nelson’s guilty verdict is not an aberration. Japan has a high criminal conviction rate for a reason

Australian grandmother Donna Nelson was convicted today by a panel of three judges and six jurors of illegally transporting nearly two kilograms of drugs into Japan. She was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment.

The Guardian - AU

Australian woman who claims she was love scam victim jailed for smuggling drugs into Japan

Donna Nelson sentenced to six years in prison after court finds her guilty of bringing methamphetamine into country

The Times of India

Why Hokkaido milk is the skincare secret everyone's moo-ving towards?

If you have been keeping an eye on the latest beauty trends, you have probably heard whispers about the miracle ingredient that’s making waves in skincare: Hokkaido Milk. Known for its creamy texture and high nutritional value, this milk from Japan’s Hokkaido region is now being hailed as a skincare…

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The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid Is Too Expensive To Be This Annoying

Before I found myself covering heavier matters like the meteoric rise of China in the electric space, I foolishly fantasized about being a full-time reviews guy. Teenage Kevin saw himself as a midwestern Top Gear presenter, without the British-ishms. No, my mom purged those from me and forbade me from…

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Big Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions of Capcom's most ambitious entry yet

We flew to Osaka, Japan to visit Capcom and spend hours with a new build of Monster Hunter Wilds, and to meet the devs pushing the series' boundaries once again

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