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American stock markets have dominated global trading for most of the last 120 years. Here’s how other big economies measure up

U.S. markets have fended off challenges from China and Japan.

Fortune

Japanese Stocks Post Record Dividends & Buybacks: How to Play It

More than half of Japan's largest companies have announced plans to raise their dividends in the current fiscal year. The announcement of share buybacks is also at an all-time high, as firms announced $7.7 billion worth of share buybacks in April - a record for the first month of a…

Barchart

Former Wallabies coach, winger into Japan Rugby decider

The Wild Knights have kept their perfect rugby campaign in Japan in tact with former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans and winger Marika Koroibete into the final.

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I’m planning a once-in-a-lifetime vacation — and the last thing I want is to hand that job over to Google Gemini AI

I don't find trip planning a chore, quite the opposite, so I really don't want to hand off the job to Google Gemini.

Tom’s Guide

Decline Of Yakuza: Rise Of 'Tokuryu' Criminal Groups

Yakuza decline in Japan leads to rise of 'tokuryu' groups, posing new challenges for law enforcement.

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Shogun season 2: cast and everything we know about the Japanese period drama

Shogun is heading into uncharted territories for a second and already confirmed third season. Here's everything we know right now about Shogun season 2.

WhatToWatch

US Ambassador Emphasizes Deterrence In Japan-China Island Dispute

U.S. Ambassador's visit to Japanese islands underscores deterrence, alliance amid regional tensions with China.

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The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions

Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home

The Guardian - AU

The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing

The Independent UK

Who is Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonist Yasuke? The history behind the first Black Samurai explained

Exploring the history behind the first Black Samurai Yasuke, one of Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonists

GamesRadar

Why isn’t sake more popular?

If Japanese food is all the rage, why isn’t sake? After all, it is an appealing and surprisingly versatile drink

The Guardian - UK

The UK has surged to become one of the biggest exporters in the world – but this isn’t all good news

The UK’s rise to become the world’s fourth largest exporter sparked a wave of celebration among the country’s policymakers, politicians and trade analysts. According to new data, the UK overtook major economies like France, the Netherlands and Japan, and sat behind only China, the US and Germany in 2022 with…

The Conversation

Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Soft Power In Game Hub Japan

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while hunting more opportunities in gaming as he seeks to improve Saudi Arabia's image.

International Business Times

Fictional romance and one-hour fiancés: Japan becomes a laboratory for new forms of love

Japan's low birth and marriage rates would suggest that the country's citizens have given up on love. That assumption could not be further from the truth. Many Japanese are indeed searching for that special someone, just not the conventional kind. Despite Japan still lagging behind on LGBT+ rights (same-sex weddings…

France 24

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From IT Product Manager in Japan to the USA: The Professional Journey of Omer Mukhtar

The role of a product manager in global commerce is crucial, especially in the IT sector. Omer’s career follows his journey as a transformative leader in technology management, from his origins in Japan all the way to his thriving career in the US.

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Hedge Funds Capitalize On Weak Japanese Yen

Hedge funds adjusting strategies to capitalize on weakening Japanese yen in global market.

The Independent UK

Japan passes a revised law allowing joint child custody for divorced parents for the first time

Japan’s parliament has passed a revision to the country’s civil code that will allow divorced parents the option of joint child custody, a change that brings the nation in line with many other countries

International Business Times

Rapidus 'Last Opportunity' To Put Japan Back On Global Chip Map

Japan's Rapidus project that brings together some of the world's biggest companies is the "last opportunity" to put the country's once-dominant semiconductor sector back on the global map, its chairman warned.

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The Guardian - AU

Tokyo battles surge of destructive raccoons that went from pet to pest

Hotline set up in Japan’s capital to report sightings of raccoons, which became popular as pets after success of 1970s TV anime series

Broadcasting & Cable

Panasonic Selects TiVo TVOS to Power Its Mid- and Entry-Level Smart TVs

Japanese electronics maker's latest product introduction comes after TiVo parent Xperi said that it had added a sixth smart TV OEM partner

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USS Ronald Reagan Departs Japan After 9-Year Deployment

USS Ronald Reagan's departure from Chiba, Japan highlights US Navy's commitment to Indo-Pacific security amidst China's assertiveness.

Al Jazeera

As Cambodia launches $36.6bn building drive, China, Japan fight for spoils

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled a 174-project master plan that has attracted bids by rival powers.

AnandTech

TSMC to Expand Specialty Capacity by 50%, Introduce 4nm N4e Low-Power Node

With all the new fabs being built in Germany and Japan, as well as the expansion of production capacity in China, TSMC is planning to extend its production capacity for specialty technologies by 50% by 2027. As disclosed by the company during its European Technology Symposium this week, TSMC expects…

Barchart

Dollar Ends Higher and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday recovered from an early 5-week low and finished up +0.12%. The dollar found support Thursday from higher T-note yields. Also, comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said interest rates should stay higher for longer, were bullish for...

Windows Central

Assassin's Creed Shadows FAQ: Release date, platforms, news, and everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about Assassin's Creed Shadows, from the characters to the release date.

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