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Chip giant TSMC opens first Japan factory as it diversifies away from Taiwan amid U.S.-China tensions
Japan’s chip-manufacturing industry is 10 years behind world leaders such as TSMC and Samsung , according to a report.
Column-Funds’ short yen bets to test Japan’s intervention resolve: McGeever
Hedge funds are wagering one of their biggest bets against the Japanese yen in years, pushing Japanese authorities’ tolerance of the currency’s slide towards new 34-year depths to the limit.Although …
Abductees’ families say won’t oppose Japan lifting North Korea sanctions
(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) — The families and supporters of Japanese abducted by North Korea said Sunday they would not oppose any move to lift Japan’s sanctions against the North, provided Pyongyang …
Three Men Of Color Living In Japan Sue Government Over Racial Profiling
Three foreign-born men now living in Japan have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government over racial profiling. Each of the men claims to have been targeted by police because of his race, …
Seoul hopes Japan stock playbook can narrow ‘Korea discount’
By Jihoon Lee and Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea hopes to mirror Japan’s efforts to boost the value of its companies as the neighbour’s stock market surges to a record high, with measures …
Unlocking AI potential in Japan: Insights for investors and innovators
Whether in terms of market opportunities, regulation compliance or research funding, the Japanese government is cultivating an environment to power the new “industrial revolution”. Read more at …
Potential Trump Return Stirs Japanese Businesses, Wealthy Americans Evading Taxes, Saudi Arabia’s Economic Challenges And ‘Swiftonomics’: Top Economics News This Week
This week was brimming with impactful news stories. From potential political shifts triggering business concerns in Japan, to the IRS cracking down on tax evasion among the wealthy, there was no …
European, Japanese shares hit all-time highs on AI boom; Lloyds and Rolls-Royce profits surge – business live
Global share rally triggered by optimism about AI boom spread by stellar results from US chipmaker Nvidia …
North Korea Continues to Commit Gross Human Rights Abuses
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea called for a “reinvigorated effort to bring justice to victims of human rights violations and abuses” in North Korea.