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Asian Markets Mixed As Trade Deal Cut-off Looms

Asian markets swung Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week's tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies.

International Business Times

FTSE 100 Live 02 July: Greggs shares feel the heat, Spectris backs £4.1bn offer

Profit downgrades by Greggs and Bytes Technology today shook mid-cap confidence in a session when the FTSE 100 index continued its progress.

Evening Standard

Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs On Japan As Trade Deadline Looms: 'Not Sure We're Going To Make A Deal'

President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with Japan on Tuesday, threatening to impose tariffs of “30% or 35%” if no agreement is reached before the July 9 deadline.

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Why people in this Asian country are more likely to live to 100 than the rest of the world

There are about 630,000 people aged 100 or older worldwide, and the vast majority live in just 10 countries.

Euronews

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

With just days to go until tariffs return, the Trump administration is still trying to negotiate new agreements with major trading partners.

Fortune

Deal Or No Deal: What Happens With Trump's July Tariff Deadline?

A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst.

International Business Times

Passengers Write Farewell Messages As Japan Airlines Flight Suddenly Plunges 26,000 Feet Mid-Air

"That must have been terrifying."

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FTSE 100 advances and outperforms European peers

It comes despite ongoing US trade policy uncertainty and mixed economic data.

Evening Standard

Shifting To Asia, Rubio Meets Quad And Talks Minerals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Tuesday with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan, shifting focus to Asia after a tenure so far marked by crises elsewhere and domestic priorities.

International Business Times

Harley-Davdison Japan Gets $1.4 Million Fine After an Anti-Monopoly Investigation

Harley-Davidson Japan was under investigation by Japanese authorities over claims of excessive dealer quotas on inventory, and violating national monopoly laws.

RideApart

Stop Trying To Make a Live-Action 'Akira' Happen, No One Wants It

Warner Bros has held the rights to a potential live-action 'Akira' film for decades, but they've just expired and gone back to Japanese comics publisher Kodansha. Good.

RideApart

“For Tomorrow”: I Returned To Japan After The Pandemic, Here’s What I Saw (23 Pics)

I'm Davide Sasso and after a long period of uncertainty and difficulty, the long-awaited day has finally arrived: my return to Japan after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Lived Life Like 'Benjamin Button' — Nikesh Arora Says He Took Every Risk His Mother Warned Him About And Struck Gold With Alibaba, ARM

Palo Alto Networks Inc. CEO Nikesh Arora revealed insights into SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) CEO Masayoshi Son‘s risk-taking philosophy during a recent podcast appearance, comparing the Japanese billionaire’s approach to life to the fictional character Benjamin Button.

Benzinga

Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on Trump’s Tax Bill and Trade Deals, U.S. JOLTs Report and Powell’s Remarks on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.21%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.29% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, as investors monitor progress on U.S. trade talks and wrangling in Washington over President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill.

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US Stock Market Hits Record $63.8 Trillion, Doubling In 5 Years: Now Bigger Than Europe, China, Japan, India Combined

Amid the turmoil and uncertainties in recent months, U.S. equity markets have reached a staggering new milestone, with market capitalization hitting $63.8 trillion.

The Independent UK

Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs amid rice war

President’s threat comes as US and Japan hold tense talks over farm imports and trade terms

The Independent UK

Mount Fuji enforces sweeping new rules including £20 fee for all four trails to tackle overtourism

All four trails now charge a uniform fee for the first time

The Independent UK

China partially lifts ban on Japanese seafood after Fukushima wastewater row

Exporters will require certificates from Japan’s government confirming inspections for radioactive materials

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International Business Times

Asian Stocks Rise On Trade Deal Hopes, Tokyo Hit By Tariff Warning

Asian stocks rose Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, though Tokyo's Nikkei sank after Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate on Japan as he hit out at the country over rice and autos.

Benzinga

Japan Weighs 'Possibility' Of US Oil Purchase After Trump's Proposal: 'Requires...More Detailed Consideration,' Says PM Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, is contemplating a proposal from President Donald Trump to purchase American oil to address the trade imbalance between the two nations.

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26 Cool Posts About All Things Japan That Prove It’s A Country Like No Other

Allow us to introduce you to the @JapanPicx Twitter page. It's a spot where you'll find lots of pictures and videos that'll show you “why everyone loves Japan”.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding Creator? Quick Facts on His Iconic Games, Age, Wife And Net Worth

Hideo Kojima, born 24 August 1963, is a Japanese video game auteur known for titles like Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid.

RideApart

Honda's Retro Classic Motorcycle Gets Some Sweet New Paint

When Honda India introduced the H'Ness CB350 a few years ago, it knew it had a potential international hit on its hands. Soon it conquered India, then moved on to Japan, Australia, and Europe.

Creative Bloq

Why Japanese minimalism is taking over Western design

After all that Y2K noise, brands are turning down the volume.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher Amid Trade Progress, U.S. Jobs Data and Powell’s Remarks Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.47%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.70% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street amid optimism over progress in trade negotiations between the U.S. and key partners.

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