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Trump’s charm offensive in Asia sends Nikkei 225 to record heights

Shares are mostly higher in Asia and Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has surged more than 2% to another record

The Independent UK

Trump and Xi talks could end months of global economic chaos

High on agenda for the leaders of the US and China will be rare earths and tariffs, with a chance of a relationship reset

The Guardian - UK

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment

After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Korea’s leader on Wednesday as a trade deal with that country appears more elusive

The Independent UK

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Toyota's New Century Brand Debuts Extravagant Coupe

For decades, the Century has stood as the most luxurious car ever engineered in Japan. Mainly sold domestically to government officials and members of the business elite, it had been a sedan since its debut in 1967. But things began to shift in 2023, when Toyota decided to branch out…

Motor1

US World Series viewers drop 14% for first two games of Dodgers, Blue Jays matchup

U.S. viewers for the first two games of World Series between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last year’s matchup between Los Angeles and the New York Yankees, but Canadian and Japanese audiences set records

The Independent UK

‘Mine isn’t food’: TikTok experiment comparing a 30-day-old US Big Mac to a Japanese one is the stuff of nightmares

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US and Japan move to loosen China’s rare earths grip — nations partner to build alternative pathways to power, resource independence

Announced on October 28 in Tokyo, the agreement commits both governments to securing mineral flows and accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear power.

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Donald Trump appears to be sleepwalking ‘like a drunk Frankenstein’s monster’ during the Ceremonial Inspection of Guards with the Japanese PM

At Japan’s ceremonial inspection of guards, Donald Trump seemed to forget he was part of the ceremony altogether. The Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, stopped at the flags as planned. Trump, meanwhile, kept marching like a lost extra in his own diplomatic parade.

The Mary Sue

Trump rips ‘good-looking people’ and pines for steam catapults in oddball rant at Japan naval base

Bizarre remarks came during rambling speech aboard forward-deployed aircraft carrier

The Independent UK

Sanae Takaichi goes through her first obstacle as Japan's 1st female PM: Meeting Trump

Known for her controversial views on social issues such as an eye for patriarchy, Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faces her first obstacle — meeting the USA's President Trump.

International Business Times UK

Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out

Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.

TechRadar

Why Honda’s Alberto Puig believes “Ducati remains the benchmark in MotoGP"

Motorsport.com sits down for an exclusive chat with the Honda MotoGP boss

Motorsport

Why Honda's boss feels there is "no comparison" to Ducati in current MotoGP

Autosport sits down for an exclusive chat with the Honda MotoGP boss

Autosport

BYD Racco: This Electric Kei Car Will Lead BYD's Japanese Blitz (Updated)

BYD will soon reveal the world’s first kei car not made by a Japanese manufacturer—but we already know what it's going to look like.

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International Business Times UK

F-35 Missiles: Donald Trump Warns of 'Winning' Wars as Japan Gets New US Arms

US President Donald Trump visited the USS George Washington in Japan. During his speech, he confirmed the arrival of the first batch of F-35 missiles.

The Independent UK

Trump wanders off during walk with Japanese Prime Minister

Donald Trump appeared to wander off while being given a tour by new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi.

Barchart

Dollar Trades Slightly Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is trading slightly lower by -0.05%. The dollar is trading on the defensive ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting that begins today, which could yield a dovish outcome with hints of further rate cuts and a possible end to quantitative tightening. The dollar remains...

The Independent UK

The Latest: Air strikes, ICE crackdown and shutdown continue with Trump in Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip

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The Conversation

Japan’s new leader revives Abe’s economic vision – with a twist

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative with nationalist views, was elected as Japan’s first ever female prime minister on October 21. Known as a protege of the assassinated former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, she is assertive on defence, hawkish on China and is keen to bolster Japan’s regional role.

The Independent UK

Trump who has long promoted America First tells US troops to buy Japanese-made Toyota cars

Trump told U.S. soldiers to buy the Japanese cars following news that Toyota is set to invest $10 billion to build manufacturing plants in America

The Independent UK

Trump hails Japan’s ‘great’ new female PM Sanae Takaichi as he seals tariffs and rare earths deal

Tokyo and Washington celebrate ‘new golden age’ of friendship

Evening Standard

Ma/Na: New Japanese-inspired restaurant could feature the most Mayfair menu ever conceived

The new restaurant will feature dishes such as spicy tuna crispy rice and wagyu beef with truffle

Benzinga

Trump Says 'Go Out And Buy A Toyota' As Automaker Pledges $10 Billion US Investment

In Tuesday’s address to U.S. troops in Japan, President Donald Trump expressed gratitude for Japan’s substantial investments in the United States and announced a significant development in the automotive industry.

The Guardian - US

Agriculture secretary accused of unlawfully refusing to use emergency fund to prevent food stamp disruption – as it happened

Democracy Defenders Fund says Brooke Rollins is legally obliged to use $5bn SNAP contingency fund to continue benefits for 42 million Americans

Benzinga

Taiwan Semiconductor Expands In Japan With New $14 Billion Chip Factory

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.’s (NYSE:TSM) Japan arm, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), has signed an agreement with the government of Kikuyō Town in Kumamoto Prefecture to build its second wafer fabrication plant, which marks the start of construction.

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