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[News] Japan, US, and South Korea Foreign Ministers Oppose “Economic Coercion,” Eyeing China

On September 21, 2026, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea met in New York and issued a j...
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[News] US Semiconductor Stocks Surge Following Meta’s AI App Claims Top Spot

The launch of Meta’s new AI app, "Muse," in September 2026 and its swift climb to the top of the U.S. App Store triggere...
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[News] Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Agency Seek Tax Incentives for Retail Government Bonds

Japan's Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Agency have finalized plans to include tax incentives for Japanese Go...
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[News] Unpaid Domestic Labor in the U.S. Valued at Approximately 960 Trillion Yen, GAO Study

A new study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals that unpaid household work—including cooking, cle...
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[News] Sumitomo Wiring Systems to Collaborate with AI-Related Companies to Build Smart Factories

Sumitomo Wiring Systems, a major manufacturer of automotive wire harnesses, has launched a full-scale initiative to buil...
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[News] Takaichi Cabinet Approval Rating Holds Steady at 62%: TV Tokyo & Nikkei September Poll

In a public opinion survey conducted by TV Tokyo and The Nikkei in September 2026, the approval rating for Prime Ministe...
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[News] The Trump Family’s Massive Acquisition of AI-Related Stocks and the Pacing Debate

As President Donald Trump and his family rapidly acquire massive stakes in AI-related stocks, President Trump has forcef...
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[News] Rakuten Establishes New Cross-Border E-Commerce Company in Hangzhou, China

On September 16, 2026, Rakuten Group, Inc. announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, "Rakuten Cross-Border EC (Ch...
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[News] Saga Prefecture Corporate Bankruptcies and Total Liabilities in August Exceed Previous Year

In August 2026, both the number of corporate bankruptcies and total liabilities in Saga Prefecture exceeded those of the...
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[News] Japan-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Agrees on Joint Research for EPA Revision

Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to initiate joint research and review the ASEAN...