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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #29 Liam Lawson

After two solid but inconclusive seasons in Formula 2, a move to Super Formula was exactly what Lawson needed to fully convince Red Bull of his qualities as a genuine F1 prospect, and he stunned the Japanese establishment with a historic debut win at Fuji.

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South Korean court orders 2 Japanese companies to compensate wartime Korean workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor

The Independent UK

Samsung to Establish Chip Packaging Research Facility in Japan

Samsung takes its chip game to another level, announcing plans to establish a cutting-edge chip packaging research facility in Japan. Innovation knows no b...

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'We deepened our partnership with India through Quad'

U.S. strengthens partnership with India, elevates cooperation through Quad with Japan, Australia, and more in 2023.

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Japanese Government Raises Economic Growth Projections

Japan's economy takes flight as the government raises growth projections, embracing a soaring optimism that paints a bright future for the Land of the Risi...

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Airman killed in Osprey crash remembered as a leader and friend to many

A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from Massachusetts who was one of eight service members lost when a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan is being remembered as a leader and a friend to many

The Independent UK

I wish I could buy this Japanese laptop with a DVD player and a VGA port, but not for the reason you'd expect

The newly announced NEC VersaPro Type VD has a DVD player and a VGA port, but its removable battery is what makes me jealous of those who can buy it.

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Toyota's Daihatsu Halts Vehicle Shipments Due to Safety Scandal

Unveiling a shocking safety scandal, Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipments worldwide after uncovering widespread test irregularities.

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S&P Futures Slip as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data, FedEx Results Disappoint

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.20% this morning as investors digested disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx and looked ahead to a fresh batch of U.S. economic data.

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A Japan court orders Okinawa to approve a modified plan to build runways for US Marine Corps

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern island despite persistent local opposition

The Independent UK

End of era as Toshiba delists from Tokyo stock exchange after 74 years

Electronics firm taken private in £11bn deal by consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners

The Guardian - UK

US flies a bomber for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North's long-range missile launch

The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea

The Independent UK

How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers

Stocks in the U.S., Japan and Germany have risen 20% or more

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes

Asian shares have mostly advanced after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan's moves to keep interest rates easy for investors could augur similar trends in the rest of the world

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Toyota Subsidiary To Halt Shipment Of All Models Over Rigged Safety Tests

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models currently in production both in Japan and abroad, following new revelations about its rigging of safety tests.

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BOJ Governor Ueda Jazzes up Economy with Bold Plans

BOJ Governor Ueda makes quite the impression with his unconventional remarks at the news conference, injecting creativity into Japan's economic outlook.

The Hindu

Meet the OG of bartending industry

Hiroyasu Kayama is not just Japan’s greatest bartender and mixologist but also a YouTube sensation. Set in the captivating backdrop of what appears to be an eighteen-century alchemy shop, Kayama crafts an enchanting experience reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s magical world in the bartending industry. His artistry has garnered millions of…

International Business Times

'Like A Saviour': Japanese Women Fall Prey To Host Clubs

Growing up, Mirai Kisaragi fled her abusive parents, survived homelessness and contemplated suicide.

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The Independent UK

Japan's trade shrinks in November, despite strong exports of vehicles and computer chips

Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%

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Japan's Nov Exports Dip 0.2% Amid Trade Turbulence

Japan's export figures see a minor dip of 0.2% YoY in November, signaling a slight setback for the country's economic growth. Find out more here.

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Japan to Increase Long-Term Rate Estimate in Next Year's Budget

Ready to rev up the economy, Japan's government plans to raise its long-term rate estimate to 1.9% in next year's budget, according to Nikkei.

The Conversation

'Godzilla Minus One': Finding paradise of shared co-operation through environmental disaster

Godzilla Minus One, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, brings viewers back to post-war Japan and to the wholly belligerent monster of the original 1954 Godzilla — a beast bereft of the friendly connotations accrued in the later Toho Studios Japanese installments.

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When Will the Bank of Japan End Negative Interest Rates?

Today, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) voted unanimously (9-0) to maintain its policy rate at -0.1% and keep its 10-year JGB yield target at about 0%. The BOJ offered no guidance on whether it might scrap negative rates next year, which knocked the yen (^USDJPY ) down more than -1%....

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Honda USA to contribute to 2026 F1 power unit for Aston Martin

In addition, its staff will be present at circuits with the Silverstone-based team in race support roles.

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Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters’ Mari Yamamoto Did ‘A Lot Of Research’ To Prepare For Playing A Japanese Scientist In The Post-World War II MonsterVerse, And I Admire Her Dedication

Monarch's Mari Yamamoto opened up about how she prepared for playing a Japanese scientist in the MonsterVerse's post-World War II America.

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