Japan to issue $75 billion in new bonds to fund stimulus
The extra budget, totaling about ¥18.3 trillion ($117 billion), will be funded by ¥11.7 trillion in additional bond issuance.
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Japan to issue $75 billion in new bonds to fund stimulus
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Japan-Central Asia summit to be held in Tokyo in December
Japan aims to bolster its relations with these countries, which are located in a strategically important region sometimes referred to as the "backyards" of China and Russia.
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Japan-Central Asia summit to be held in Tokyo in December
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School admission costs increase in Japan
Their average costs stood at about ¥116,000 for junior high schools, up some ¥10,000 from last year, and some ¥232,000 for high schools, up about ¥20,000.
9 hours ago
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School admission costs increase in Japan
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China's top paper urges U.S. to rein in Japan over Taiwan
China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist…
9 hours ago
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China's top paper urges U.S. to rein in Japan over Taiwan
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China's top paper urges U.S. to rein in Japan over Taiwan
China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist…
9 hours ago
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China's top paper urges U.S. to rein in Japan over Taiwan
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2026 budget should take inflation into account: private-sector advisers
Their recommendation comes as prices rise rapidly and markets remain skittish.
10 hours ago
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2026 budget should take inflation into account: private-sector advisers
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Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia
A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said.
The attack…
12 hours ago
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Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia
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Asian shares rise, taking their cue from Wall Street's winning streak
Asian shares rose on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street, where a winning streak extended to a fourth straight day.
The future for S&P 500 and that for the…
12 hours ago
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Asian shares rise, taking their cue from Wall Street's winning streak
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Fire that killed at least 55 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day
The death toll from a massive fire that broke out at a residential apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 55, authorities said Thursday.
They said 51…
12 hours ago
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Fire that killed at least 55 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day
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Town in Miyagi retracts latest AI-generated bear image
A Japanese town deleted a social media post warning of a bear sighting after discovering that a picture it had received showing the fearsome creature was AI-generated.
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Town in Miyagi retracts latest AI-generated bear image
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Beer giant Asahi says it is not engaging with ransomware hackers
Japanese beer giant Asahi said Thursday it was not negotiating with the hackers behind a "sophisticated and cunning" ransomware attack that is about to enter its third month.…
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Beer giant Asahi says it is not engaging with ransomware hackers
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75-year-old man arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder in Ibaraki
Ibaraki Prefectural Police have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and murder after he allegedly stabbed a 73-year-old man to death and stole his car and…
12 hours ago
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75-year-old man arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder in Ibaraki
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Improper DNA analyses in Saga had no impact on probes: NPA
A former member of the Saga Prefectural Police was found to have conducted improper DNA analyses.
12 hours ago
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Improper DNA analyses in Saga had no impact on probes: NPA
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A guide to Japan’s political parties ... beyond the binary labels
The origins of the respective parties and who backs them — rather than left-right labels — are more consistent indicators of their leanings.
12 hours ago
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A guide to Japan’s political parties ... beyond the binary labels
Japan Times
A guide to Japan’s political parties ... beyond the binary labels
The origins of the respective parties and who backs them — rather than left-right labels — are more consistent indicators of their leanings.
12 hours ago
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A guide to Japan’s political parties ... beyond the binary labels
Japan Times
Tokyo government to shift to fixed-rate accommodation tax
The move is designed to align the tax with guests’ ability to pay as people are increasingly opting for high-priced accommodation.
12 hours ago
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Tokyo government to shift to fixed-rate accommodation tax
Japan Times
‘Very worried’: Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing
Residents began mobilizing to track down the hundreds authorities said were still missing, creating WhatsApp groups and an app to try to locate those unaccounted for.
13 hours ago
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‘Very worried’: Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing
Japan Times
Brandon Ingram's last-second hoop lifts Raptors to 4-0 NBA Cup record
Ingram finished with 26 points and Scottie Barnes added 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Raptors finished first in the East Group A.
13 hours ago
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Brandon Ingram's last-second hoop lifts Raptors to 4-0 NBA Cup record
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New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month
China claims the strait, a major trade route through which about half of global container ships pass, is under its jurisdiction, while others say it's an international waterway.
13 hours ago
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New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month
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Japan town retracts bear sighting warning sparked by AI image
The town of Onagawa in Miyagi Prefecture issued the warning after receiving the image of a bear in a residential area, but later discovered it was generated using AI.
15 hours ago
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Japan town retracts bear sighting warning sparked by AI image
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Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt detained by ICE
A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after being arrested on her…
16 hours ago
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Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt detained by ICE
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Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia
A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said.
State police…
18 hours ago
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Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia
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Professor blasts women's mags over 'condescending,' 'overly intrusive' and 'shallow' coverage of young royals
Yohei Mori, a professor at Seijo University, clearly holds women's weekly magazines in low esteem -- particularly as concerns their recent coverage of younger members of the imperial…
19 hours ago
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Professor blasts women's mags over 'condescending,' 'overly intrusive' and 'shallow' coverage of young royals
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Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal downs Bayern in Champions League
Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on Arne Slot, while Arsenal ended Bayern Munich's unbeaten start…
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Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal downs Bayern in Champions League