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Japan's Budget Takes a Chilly Turn, Cuts Spending After 12 Years

Budget cuts in Japan! After 12 years, the Land of the Rising Sun slashes spending, raising eyebrows. Time to tighten belts and balance the books.

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Dodgers Land Yamamoto, Bolstering Pitching Rotation with 5M Deal

Unleash the power of Japanese dominance on the pitching mound as Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins Shohei Ohtani with the LA Dodgers in a record-breaking 5 milli...

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Economic Rollercoaster: Japan's Nov Industrial Output Contracts Again

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as Japan's industrial output is predicted to swing back into contraction in November, according to a Reuters poll.

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Weekly Must-Read: China May Find Cure for Stagflation by Studying Japan’s Experience

As Japanese economy rises from slump, China’s woes look familiar

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Japan's Hand-forged Knives A Slice Of Samurai Metallurgy

Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai.

International Business Times

Japan's Core CPI Surges 2.5% YoY, Stoking Economic Momentum

Japan's economy shows signs of resilience as core CPI rises 2.5% year-on-year in November, reflecting a positive trend in inflation. A glimmer of hope amid...

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White House Urges 'Serious Scrutiny' Of US Steel Takeover Deal

A proposed deal that would see US Steel Corp bought by Japan's Nippon Steel should be closely investigated by American authorities, the White House said Thursday, warning it could have national security implications.

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Asia's Market Mind: Japan CPI and Growing U.S. Soft Landing Hopes

Get ready for a wild market ride as Asia braces for Japan's CPI data and the growing hopes for a U.S. soft landing. Buckle up for global market excitement!

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Yamamoto's Pursuit Creates Buzz as Yankees Eye Japanese Pitcher

Get the scoop on Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto's pursuit of a MLB contract with the New York Yankees. Can he live up to the legacy of No. 18? Find ou...

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US Steel, Nippon Steel Seek US Security Review Of Takeover Deal

US Steel Corp and its potential buyer Nippon Steel of Japan are requesting a federal review of their proposed deal following congressional criticism that the transaction threatens US national security, US Steel said Thursday.

International Business Times

Shohei Ohtani: Baseball's Two-Way Superstar Named Male Athlete of the Year

Step into the world of baseball's two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani as he garners recognition as AP's Male Athlete of the Year for the second time. Unparalle...

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Shohei Ohtani is the AP Male Athlete of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years

Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press' Male Athlete of the Year for the second time in three years

The Independent UK

Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #29 Liam Lawson

After two solid but inconclusive seasons in Formula 2, a move to Super Formula was exactly what Lawson needed to fully convince Red Bull of his qualities as a genuine F1 prospect, and he stunned the Japanese establishment with a historic debut win at Fuji.

Autosport

South Korean court orders 2 Japanese companies to compensate wartime Korean workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor

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Samsung to Establish Chip Packaging Research Facility in Japan

Samsung takes its chip game to another level, announcing plans to establish a cutting-edge chip packaging research facility in Japan. Innovation knows no b...

The Hindu

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'We deepened our partnership with India through Quad'

U.S. strengthens partnership with India, elevates cooperation through Quad with Japan, Australia, and more in 2023.

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Japanese Government Raises Economic Growth Projections

Japan's economy takes flight as the government raises growth projections, embracing a soaring optimism that paints a bright future for the Land of the Risi...

The Independent UK

Airman killed in Osprey crash remembered as a leader and friend to many

A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from Massachusetts who was one of eight service members lost when a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan is being remembered as a leader and a friend to many

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I wish I could buy this Japanese laptop with a DVD player and a VGA port, but not for the reason you'd expect

The newly announced NEC VersaPro Type VD has a DVD player and a VGA port, but its removable battery is what makes me jealous of those who can buy it.

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Toyota's Daihatsu Halts Vehicle Shipments Due to Safety Scandal

Unveiling a shocking safety scandal, Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipments worldwide after uncovering widespread test irregularities.

Barchart

S&P Futures Slip as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data, FedEx Results Disappoint

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.20% this morning as investors digested disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx and looked ahead to a fresh batch of U.S. economic data.

The Independent UK

A Japan court orders Okinawa to approve a modified plan to build runways for US Marine Corps

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern island despite persistent local opposition

The Guardian - UK

End of era as Toshiba delists from Tokyo stock exchange after 74 years

Electronics firm taken private in £11bn deal by consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners

The Independent UK

US flies a bomber for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North's long-range missile launch

The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea

The Independent UK

How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers

Stocks in the U.S., Japan and Germany have risen 20% or more

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