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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at 3-Week High as Robot Makers Surge on Physical AI Bets

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a three-week high on Thursday, extending its rally for a third session, as robot makers led gains on bets that physical AI will fuel growth.
The Nikkei .N225 climbed 2.33% to 51,028.42, its highest close since November 13. The broader Topix .TOP...

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Osaka Expo's Economic Impact Estimated At ¥3 Trillion: Think Tank

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The World Exposition in Osaka is estimated to have generated an economic ripple effect of 3.05 trillion yen, sowing the seeds for economic growth while the benefits struggled to expand to a wide area beyond the venue, according to a report by a private think tank.
The Asia Pacific I...

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Japan Rice Price Outlook Index Falls in Nov.

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NIPPON
 
Japan's rice price outlook index fell 7 points from the previous month to 32 in November, an organization comprising the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations, or Zen-Noh, and others said Thursday.
The result reflects increased rice harvests and anticipated higher ...

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Japan Shifting to Growth-Oriented Economy: Takaichi

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NIPPON
 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said that the Japanese economy is gradually shifting from a cost-cutting economy under deflation to a growth-oriented economy.
"We will aim to increase tax revenue without raising tax rates" based on the administration's "responsible an...

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Trains with Large Spaces for Baby Strollers, Wheelchairs on the Rise in Tokyo

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JAPAN NEWS
 
More train cars with large open areas are appearing in the Tokyo metropolitan area, allowing passengers with baby strollers or in wheelchairs to board without hesitation.
Seibu Railway Co. was a pioneer in introducing these cars, and Keio Corp. will also begin operating similar cars ...

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Japan to Expand Tax Incentive for Firms Moving Out of Tokyo

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NIPPON
 
The Japanese government and the ruling bloc are considering expanding the deductible amount under a corporate tax break program designed to encourage more firms to relocate their headquarters functions from Tokyo's 23 special wards to regional areas, it was learned Tuesday.
The deadline ...

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Japan Gov't Task Force Starts Talks On Tighter Crypto Asset Regulations

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A task force under Japan's financial watchdog has begun discussions to tighten rules on crypto assets, including measures against insider trading and steps to protect users, as authorities seek to crack down on illicit deals amid growing demand for the assets as investment products....

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Japan Companies' Pretax Profits Rise 19% In July-September Amid AI Demand

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KYODO NEWS
 
Pretax profits at Japanese companies in the July-September period rose 19.7 percent from a year earlier to 27.54 trillion yen ($177 billion), marking a fourth straight quarterly increase, driven by strong demand in the field of artificial intelligence, the Finance Ministry said Monda...

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BYD Releases Its First Plug-in Hybrid for Japan

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NIPPON
 
BYD Co. released its first plug-in hybrid model for the Japanese market on Monday as the Chinese electric vehicle giant seeks to expand sales in the country where EV adoption is slow.
The plug-in SUV, the Sealion 6, features BYD's DM-i hybrid system, which enables quiet and smooth accele...

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ANA Cancels 95 Domestic Flights Due to Software Issue Affecting Airbus A320

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JAPAN NEWS
 
All Nippon Airways said Saturday morning that it had canceled 95 domestic flights to update software on 34 of its Airbus A320 aircraft.
About 13,200 people have been affected by the cancellations, which include flights between Haneda Airport and Kansai Airport.
The airline also said ...

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