economy [News] Accenture confirms unauthorized access by hackers
Consulting giant Accenture has acknowledged that in July 2026, it was subjected to unauthorized access by a hacker group...
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economy [News] Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to Put ‘All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries’ into Practical Use
In June 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening the competitiv...
economy [News] MUFG temporarily tops market capitalization ahead of Toyota
On July 13, 2026, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) temporarily surpassed Toyota Motor Corporation in market capital...
economy [News] US to ease export restrictions to UAE
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a significant relaxation of export restrictions on cutting-e...
economy [News] QST to advance domestic fusion reactor power demonstration to the 2030s
The Quantum Science and Technology Research and Development Agency (QST) has decided to move up its power demonstration ...
economy [News] Joint statement by 14 countries on China’s claims over sovereignty over the South China Sea
Fourteen countries, including Japan, the United States, and the Philippines, issued a joint statement declaring that Chi...
economy [News] Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see inflows for the first time in 8 weeks
In July 2026, the U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs curbed eight weeks of outflows, turning to excess inflows. This is...
economy [News] Oil resource development increases U.S. crude oil and natural gas production fourfold, considering supply to Japan
Japan Petroleum Exploration Corporation (JAPEX) has announced an ambitious management plan to quadruple U.S. crude oil a...
economy [News] Ministry of Justice to investigate the actual situation of buildings with unknown owners
The Ministry of Justice has launched a survey on the actual situation of "buildings with unknown owners," estimated to b...
economy [News] Amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for Crypto Assets Expected to Be Voted on at House of Councillors Committee on the 14th
A bill to include regulations on crypto assets, currently under discussion in the House of Councillors, is expected to b...