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Fujitsu, SMBC Group and SoftBank agree on alliance to build Japan-made platform for sustainable healthcare

TOKYO, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMBC Group), and SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) announced they entered into a basic agreement regarding a business alliance (the Alliance) in the health and medical fields with the objective of ensuring the continued sustainability of Japan's healthcare…

AAP

Russian hiker becomes victim of rising bear attacks in Japan

Man airlifted to hospital after sustaining injuries to arm and face

The Independent UK

Hantavirus: Britain secures experimental Japanese drug to strengthen response

Britain has received experimental favipiravir from Japan to treat a deadly hantavirus outbreak. The drug is not licensed in the UK and its use for hantavirus is experimental. The outbreak involves Andes virus, which can spread between people. Health officials confirm no increased transmissibility or pandemic risk.

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Who is Helle Lyng, the journalist who asked PM Modi, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”

A Norwegian journalist raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited media engagement during a joint press event. She highlighted press freedom rankings and India's position. Concerns were also voiced regarding human rights issues. India's Ambassador to Japan defended the nation's democratic framework and media landscape, emphasizing its scale and…

The Economic Times

Kyle Su's Kuark Capital launches $400 million Asia tech-focused hedge fund

Kuark Capital is launching a new hedge fund. It has raised over $400 million. The fund will focus on Asian artificial intelligence stocks. Taiwan and Japan are key markets. The strategy involves a low-net equity long-short approach. This aims to manage market volatility. Investor interest in Asian AI firms is…

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Global Market: Japan economy shows resilience but Iran conflict clouds outlook

Japan's economy showed strong growth in the first quarter, driven by exports and domestic demand. However, rising energy costs due to the Iran conflict pose a significant threat. This situation complicates the Bank of Japan's policy decisions. Higher fuel prices are increasing inflation and impacting household spending. The government is…

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US Stock Market: Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in March as Japan, China cut exposure

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries dipped in March to $9.348 trillion, down from a record high, as major investors like Japan and China reduced their exposure. Despite this monthly decline, overall foreign investment in U.S. financial assets remained robust, with significant inflows into corporate bonds and continued interest in equities.

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Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months

The Independent UK

Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan has reported its economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the January-March quarter

The Independent UK

Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

Japan’s economy grew 0.5% in the January-March quarter of 2026, beating market expectations of 0.4%, supported by stronger private consumption and corporate investment.

The Economic Times

Dollar steadies from weakness as Trump calls off planned attack on Iran

The dollar gained strength as U.S. President Donald Trump halted a planned attack on Iran. This move eased fears of a wider conflict. Bond markets also stabilized after a recent selloff. Investors are watching for further developments in the Middle East and their impact on global markets. The Japanese yen…

The Economic Times

‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?

Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concern

The Guardian - AU

Not the Allbirds effect: Japan's top bidet maker Toto has been quietly making chip supplies for decades, and the stock market finally noticed

Toto didn't just flush its old business to make chips: it's been making the same components to power the world's AI infrastructure for years.

Fortune

"Probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world" successor just became the #1 selling lens in Japan – it's improved in almost every way

This lens builds on what was already considered one of the best telephoto zooms ever made – and now it tops the latest sales rankings in Japan

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MarketBeat

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) reported record fiscal 2025 profit and set a higher profit target for fiscal 2026, while management faced analyst questions about a drop in its capital ratio and the size of its planned share repurchase. Group CFO Togawa told investors on the online earnin

Autosport

The mental challenge Evans takes on at Rally Japan

The championship leader will have the best road position for the final asphalt event of the World Rally Championship season, but knows the risks of opening up too big a gap in the standings

The Economic Times

Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?

Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the most to borrow in a generation. The Iran war's energy shock is rewriting the rules of global finance — and the bill is only getting larger. The 10-year…

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The mental challenge WRC leader Elfyn Evans faces at Rally Japan

The championship leader will have the best road position for the final asphalt event of the World Rally Championship season, but knows the risks of opening up too big a gap in the standings

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Global bond rout deepens as Iran war drags on and underscores inflation fears

Global bond markets are experiencing significant losses as rising energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, ignite inflation fears. Investors now anticipate central banks worldwide, including the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, to hike interest rates. Japan's government debt issuance further strains finances, pushing JGB yields to record…

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German 10-year bond yield stays at 15-year high amid global bond rout

Global bond markets are experiencing a selloff. Investors are concerned about rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict. This could fuel inflation and lead to further interest rate hikes. German 10-year bond yields have reached a 15-year high. Italian 10-year yields are also up. European Central Bank head…

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Japanese Street Cats Are Back With 50 New Photos Full Of Chaos And Charm

For more than a decade, the Tokyo-based artist has wandered through Japan’s backstreets, harbors, alleyways, snowy sidewalks, and quiet neighborhoods documenting the unscripted lives of stray cats exactly as they are—mischievous, exhausted, territorial, affectionate, suspicious, and gloriously unpredictable.

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Keanu Reeves to voice title character in Japanese samurai epic Hidari

Keanu Reeves will voice the titular role in the Japanese stop-motion samurai epic Hidari from filmmaker Masashi Kawamura.

The Independent UK

Americans arrested after man climbs into Punch the monkey’s enclosure at Japanese zoo

The beloved baby macaque Punch went viral when he started clinging to plushie after being rejected by his mother. His popularity has led to a surge in visitors

Euronews

Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo

The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother.

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Indian-Origin Restaurateur in Japan Faces Deportation After 30 Years Amid Tougher Visa Rules

For many families who move abroad, migration is more than a change of geography — it is a journey driven by hope, sacrifice, and dreams of a better future. Years of hard work often help immigrants build stable lives, raise families, and become deeply rooted in their adopted countries. But…

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