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Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against Dollars Since 1986; Currency Markets Now on Alert

The Japanese yen has reached its lowest against the dollar since 1986, mostly due to the interest rate gap, prompting concerns over potential intervention by Japanese authorities.


US Urges Japan, Netherlands to Further Limit Exports of Chipmaking Equipment to China

The United States (US) is urging Japan and the Netherlands to further hamper China's capability to produce high-tech semiconductors.

US Pushes for Stricter Semiconductor Export Limits to China, Official Heads to Japan

A US official is traveling to Japan after discussions with the Dutch government to strengthen allied to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor technology.

Toyota Shareholders Re-Elect Akio Toyoda as Chairman Amid Safety Test Scandal, Governance Issues

Toyota shareholders re-elected chairman Akio Toyoda to his post on the board but left him beleaguered due to the company’s governance issues and scandals involving some of its car models.


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Japanese General Trader Marubeni Invests on Amata's Vietnamese Industrial Park
Marubeni Corporation recently announced that it was participating in the development and operation of an industrial park in Vietnam run by a subsidiary of the Thai industrial developer Amata Corporation.
Apple Vision Pro to Be Available in Australia, Canada, UK, and More Beginning June 28
Apple has announced the expansion of its Apple Vision Pro to new countries and regions. Apple has announced the expansion of its Apple Vision Pro to new countries and regions.
Toyota's Market Value Plummets to Over $15 Billion After Falsified Safety Test Scandal
Toyota's stock price fell by over $15 billion last week after it admitted lying on safety certification tests.
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In response to the safety test controversy, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized while bowing before reporters.
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Japanese company TEPCO will employ a remote-controlled robot to retrieve melted fuel debris from Fukushima Daiichi's damaged reactors, the first step in addressing the aftermath of the 2011 nuclear disaster.
South Korea, Japan, China Holds Trilateral Summit in Seoul to Discuss Resuming Free Trade Agreement Talks
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang are to hold a trilateral summit in Seoul which would focus on resuming talks on a free trade agreement, among other matters.
Samsung Plans Using Own Exynos Chips for Galaxy Smartphones as Part of Cost-Cutting Effort
Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed Samsung's investment in China before a historic summit involving South Korea and Japan.
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Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the iconic 'Doge' meme and inspiration for Dogecoin, passed away, leaving a legacy that transcended internet culture to influence cryptocurrency worth $23 billion.
South Korea, Japan, China Confirmed to Meet Next Week for First Time Since 2019
South Korea, Japan, and China are set to undergo a trilateral summit in Seoul on May 27, the first time the three nations held such talks in five years.
Bank of Japan Announces 11-Year High in 10-year Government Bond Yield
The 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) rose to its highest level in 11 years since a similar rating was recorded back in 2013.
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