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Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei posts sharpest weekly gain in nearly two years on AI shares rally

Japan's Nikkei index celebrated its most significant weekly surge in nearly two years, hitting unprecedented levels day after day. The excitement surrounding AI-driven stocks ignited this remarkable ascent, although Friday saw a slight retreat as apprehensions regarding challenging negotiations over the Iran conflict surfaced.

The Economic Times

Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubt

The US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace agreement looms large as Japan's currency hovers at a low not seen in years. With the Bank of Japan increasing interest rates, concerns over government spending…

The Economic Times

China rejects Indian chillis, Japan our mangoes. Who is checking what we eat?

Last week, China’s customs authorities rejected Indian chilli shipments carrying what they described as excessive levels of methamidophos – a pesticide associated with nervous system disorders.

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Powerful 2011 Japan earthquake may have moved whole country further east

Findings point to previously unknown earthquake hazard

The Independent UK

The Coolest New Hotel Openings of 2026 — 10 of the Most Exquisite Boutique Addresses to Know for a Design-Forward Summer Vacation

You're still in time: these are the stays every interior obsessive will regret not booking this year

Livingetc

“Band dynamics are always good when times are hard. When you achieve things the landscape shifts. There was an issue we couldn’t get past”: Richard Barbieri on why art rockers Japan split, and why their reunion imploded

The Porcupine Tree keyboardist explains the ambition behind his earlier band’s acclaimed fifth album Tin Drum, and what he really thinks of their later reconnection as Rain Tree Crow

Louder

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

Bangkok Post

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US Stock Market: Foreign investors add $103 billion to US long-term securities in April

Foreign investors showed strong interest in U.S. assets in April. They purchased $103 billion in long-term securities. Holdings of U.S. Treasury securities saw an increase of $4 billion. Japan and the United Kingdom boosted their Treasury investments. China's holdings saw a slight decrease. Overall foreign demand for U.S. government debt…

The Economic Times

Global stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay

World shares have fallen into negative territory and oil has erased its earlier losses after the US and Iran called off planned negotiations in Switzerland.

AAP

Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem rout

The yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by government spending plans. Analysts predict further intervention to defend key levels, while inflation is expected to rise despite current fuel subsidies. Other currencies saw little movement.

The Economic Times

Weakened Japanese yen on the brink of 40-year low

The ‌yen ⁠changed hands at 161.25 per dollar in early trading in Tokyo after hitting 161.81 overnight, its weakest since July 2024.

AAP

Japan is launching a world-first Hydrogen power engine, and it could change energy forever

Japan's latest energy breakthrough could make the path to cleaner power much easier than many expected. Instead of replacing existing systems, this new hydrogen engine works with current infrastructure while reducing carbon emissions. The innovation shows how practical hydrogen technology is moving from concept to reality. It marks an important…

The Economic Times

A new zoom camera is joining the ranks of highly coveted compact cameras, as Japan suspends orders after “far more preorders than anticipated"

Panasonic has announced that it can’t keep up with demand for the new Lumix L10, subsequently suspending orders

Digital Camera World

Compact cameras are “not merely a passing trend.” The trendiest, hard-to-find cameras in Japan are all compact cameras – except for one

Marketplace app Minna Camera tallied seven months of data and found that the top ten trending options are almost all compact cameras

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The Independent UK

Man dressed up as black bear ‘attacks’ Japanese school in bizarre safety drill

Drill comes amid a spree of bear attacks in the country, with Utsunomiya City closing nearly 100 schools due to bear sightings earlier this month

PC Gamer

Final Fantasy 14 will give players in Japan a dog for paying their taxes

Trade offer: I receive financed infrastructure. You receive: A dog.

Bangkok Post

Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Japan airport

KYODO — A smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on Thursday as it was taxiing for take-off at Tokyo's Haneda airport, but there were no injuries among the 211 passengers and crew onboard, Japan's transport ministry said.

AAP

Japan and South Korea lead the shift in global summer travel trends, according to Holafly data

DUBLIN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major shift in global travel preferences. While Spain continues to rank as the world's most popular summer destination, Asian countries are gaining significant ground, with Japan climbing…

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Creative Bloq

This Rez artist is making a Japanese mythology game that breaks every visual stereotype

Noboru Hotta says there's no place for realism in his game, Twin Soul.

AAP

World shares are mixed following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares are mostly lower in Europe after benchmarks in Japan and South Korea surged to new records after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: USMNT Eyeing Deep Run After First Week of Games

The best game of the tournament on July 4, a showdown between Messi and Ronaldo, history repeating itself for the USMNT is all on the cards.

The Economic Times

Japan's Asahi taps Varun Beverages to make India debut with 'CALPIS'

Japan's Asahi Group is bringing its CALPIS brand to India through a partnership with Varun Beverages Limited. This marks Asahi's entry into India's non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage market. Varun Beverages will handle manufacturing, distribution, and sales. CALPIS is expected to launch in India by the second half of 2026. The brand…

Euronews

The world’s best skylines have just been named – and none of the top 10 are in Europe

Asia dominated the list, with eight spots making the top 10 across China, Malaysia and Japan.

AAP

Asian shares shrug off Wall St blues following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares have surged in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

The Guardian - AU

‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave

Shoko Kawata’s decision to take time off to have a baby – an unprecedented step for a mayor – has sparked weeks of debate inside Japan

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