Tunisia 2026 World Cup Preview: Overlooked But Won’t Go Down Without a Fight Tunisia will face Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands in a very challenging group. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Sony A7 V overtaken by 3-year-old full-frame mirrorless – here's Japan's 'new' best-selling camera The Sony A7 V is no longer Japan's best-selling camera, after a 2023 camera release reclaimed the top spot in the latest sales rankings Digital Camera World · May 14
Honda Motor Q4 Earnings Call Highlights Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) reported a full-year operating loss after booking large EV-related charges, while executives outlined a broad reset of the automaker’s electrification and automobile business strategy. Director, President and Representative Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe said Honda recorded MarketBeat · May 14
These Japanese 'Stroll Gardens' Are a Calming, Mindful Way to Design Your Outdoor Space — Here's How to Recreate the Idea Yourself It leads to an outdoor space that takes you on a journey in the lush comfort of your backyard Livingetc · May 14
TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth TSMC predicts the global chip market will surpass $1.5 trillion by 2030. AI and high-performance computing will lead this growth. The company is expanding its advanced chip production and packaging capacity. New facilities are being built in Arizona, Japan, and Germany to meet future demand. The Economic Times · May 14
Global Market: Japanese investors turn net sellers of foreign stocks after four months Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign equities in April for the first time in four months, offloading 636.4 billion yen due to rising energy costs and inflation fears. Trust accounts led this sell-off, while investment trusts and life insurers continued to buy overseas stocks. This shift occurred as U.S.… The Economic Times · May 14
For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found Japan and Taiwan have enviable care systems because they had the courage to plan – some solutions are radical, most are hiding in plain sight, says author John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · May 14
Global Market: TSMC sees chip market crossing $1.5 trillion by 2030 on AI boom TSMC has raised its long-term semiconductor industry forecast, projecting the global market to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing demand. The company expects rapid growth in advanced chip production and is aggressively expanding manufacturing capacity across the US, Japan and Germany. The Economic Times · May 14
Japan's Nikkei touches record high on tech optimism; SoftBank, Topix slump Japan's Nikkei share average reached a record high for the third consecutive day, propelled by strong performance in the technology sector. Despite a broader market slump, tech shares mirrored Wall Street's gains, with companies like SoftBank Group reporting significant profit increases, though individual stock performance varied. The Economic Times · May 14
Top 10 countries with the most gold in 2026: USA tops, China and India lead the global rankings Gold is amongst the safest forms of investment in the world as it serves as an insurance instrument against inflation, foreign exchange risks, and political instability. It is very usual for the foreign exchange reserves of a country to have some quantity of gold in them. According to the figures… The Times of India · May 13
Tower Semiconductor Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) reported a sharp year-over-year increase in first-quarter 2026 profit and issued guidance for what it said would be the highest quarterly revenue in the company’s history, driven by accelerating demand in silicon photonics and related technologies for AI data center MarketBeat · May 13
Nagi Notes review – clear, calm light shed on criss-crossed family passions Cannes film festival: Set in a beautifully filmed provincial Japanese town, what could have been a soapy drama is told with poetic restraint and subtlety by Kôji Fukada The Guardian - UK · May 13
The Independent UK · May 13 Why this Japanese manufacturer is swamped with orders for ‘Monster Wolf’ robot IN FULL
The Conversation · May 13 Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America President Donald Trump announced on May 1, 2026, that the United States will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany – personnel who had been deployed there as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Digital Camera World · May 13 This popular compact camera is nearly impossible to buy – but it's now Japan's new #1 The Fujifilm X100VI is one of the most difficult cameras to actually get hold of worldwide – and it's taking the #1 spot in Japan's latest compact camera rankings
The Independent UK · May 13 Eddie Jones suspended by Japan after abusing match officials The former England coach will miss four national team matches during his period of suspension
The Independent UK · May 13 Japan’s robot wolf sells out as record bear attacks drive demand: ‘We cannot make them fast enough’ ‘Monster Wolf’ was originally designed to protect cropland from deer, boars and bears
Motor1 · May 13 Mazda Will Chase Volume With A New CX-3 In 2027 While enthusiasts are patiently waiting for a new Miata, another model that has been around for over a decade will be the first to switch generations. The company’s smallest crossover will be renewed in 2027 when the second-generation CX-3 goes on sale. In an official document related to the recently…
Barchart · May 13 Stock Index Futures Gain as Tech Stocks Rebound, U.S. PPI Data and Trump-Xi Summit in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.79% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors gear up for crucial U.S. producer inflation data and the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.
The Independent UK · May 13 Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March
The Independent UK · May 13 Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off
The Economic Times · May 13 Global Market: OECD sees Bank of Japan raising rates to 2% by 2027 amid inflation shift Japan's central bank might increase interest rates to two percent by late 2027. This move signals confidence in Japan's economy moving past decades of low inflation. Stronger wages and consumer demand allow for gradual borrowing cost hikes. The Bank of Japan is also expected to reduce bond purchases. This shift…
The Independent UK · May 13 Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink