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Makiko Ono, one of Japan's few female CEOs, aims to 'open the door' for young women

The Suntory Beverage and Food CEO was the first Japanese woman Suntory ever sent abroad.

Fortune

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data and Earnings Reports

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.22%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.46% this morning as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and corporate earnings reports.

Barchart

Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data and Earnings Reports

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.12%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.18% this morning as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and corporate earnings reports.

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Japanese automaker Nissan lowers its profit forecast amid incentive, inventory woes

Nissan has lowered its full fiscal year outlook after the Japanese automaker reported a 73% decline in profit in the April-June quarter compared to the previous year

The Independent UK

Japan's Population Declines As Births Hit Record Low

Japan's population decline due to low birth rates and aging population. Government incentives target married couples. Foreign residents increase.

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Nissan Shares Plunge After Profit Warning

Nissan tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the Japanese automaker issued a profit warning, citing "intense sales competition", especially in the United States.

International Business Times

7-Eleven Australia Now Stocks Onigiri If You’re Still Trying To Claw Onto Your Trip To Japan

This is not a drill!!!

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New Japan Film Camera Aimed At 'Nostalgic' Young Fans

Keita Suzuki leads a group of young analogue photography fans around a coastal city in Japan, stopping to snap pastel hydrangea blooms with bulky vintage film cameras.

International Business Times

Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only

Google adds a Collections widget for app recommendations, new data controls, and more to its digital storefront.

TechRadar

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida vows government funds for local chip fabs — Rapidus eyes 2nm production by 2027

Rapidus struggles to get financing from Japanese banks to build its fab, but it has time and the support of the Japanese government.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan's population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high

Japan’s total population has marked the 15th straight year of decline

The Independent UK

Google Play Points is handing out Pixel devices and more prizes

New Google Play Points rewards include chances to win Pixel devices, Razer gaming products and more.

Android Central

Denmark Awaits Japan's Extradition Request For Anti-whaling Activist

Denmark is waiting for Japan's extradition for the veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested this weekend in Greenland, before ruling on the case, the justice ministry said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Nintendo's new gacha keychains contain real GameCube, N64, and SNES controller parts, giving retro enthusiasts in Japan a surprising source of replacement buttons

These aren't ordinary capsule toys

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Assassin's Creed Shadows debate somehow reaches Japanese government ministries, who reportedly remind everyone that historical fiction isn't really their concern at all

No, the Japanese government isn't investigating Ubisoft's game

Barchart

Nasdaq Futures Plunge as U.S. Tech Earnings Disappoint, PMI Data in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are trending down -1.04% this morning as Alphabet’s cautious outlook on AI progress and Tesla’s profit miss, coupled with a delay in its Robotaxi event, weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited U.S. business activity data and the next round of corporate earnings reports.

Digital Camera World

Japan just sounded the death knell for digital camera sales... but is anyone listening?

As digital camera ownership drops below 50 per cent, we could see big manufacturers start to enter a doom spiral.

The Guardian - UK

The godfather of competitive eating on secrets, success and physical stress: ‘I am always close to danger or death’

Takeru Kobayashi can eat 69 hotdogs, 41 lobster rolls or 159 tacos in 10 minutes – and it has brought him fame and a healthy income. As he returns to the fray after five years, what will he do next?

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Here’s The Olympic Games Paris 2024 Schedule For Australians If You’re Keen To Watch Overnight

The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off this week! Here’s the Olympic schedule in Australian time (AEST) so you don’t miss out on the games.

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Asian Stocks Fall As U.S. Futures Drop, Oil Prices Rise

Asian stocks decline, U.S. futures fall, oil prices rise. Japan's Nikkei drops, yen strengthens. Mixed performance in Asia and the U.S. market. Challenges ...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed

Asian stocks are lower as markets digest Japanese and Australian business data, while U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings reporting season ramped up for big companies

Evening Standard

Why is Assassin's Creed Shadows so controversial? Ubisoft apologises for game set in feudal Japan

Gaffes, toxic gamers, and a contentious debate over historical accuracy threaten to derail the game before its release

The Independent UK

Japan protests against Russia's entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions

Japan’s government says it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp., in retaliation for Tokyo’s sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Player One

Ubisoft Issues Apology for Assassin's Creed Shadows' Effect on the Japanese Community

Ubisoft issued an apology to the Japanese community amid the controversy surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows' historical accuracy.

Salon

7-Eleven will soon sell Japanese snacks

Ramen, rice balls, milk tea and more popular food items will soon be common menu items at several U.S. locations

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