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Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed as investors look ahead to economic data

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors look ahead to a week that could see more swings in financial markets, including key reports on U.S. consumer confidence and the job market

The Independent UK

Putting Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective | Data

Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy recently suggested young Indians work 70 hours a week, sparking debate. Time Use Survey 2019 data shows urban Indians aged 15-29 work 8.5 hours a day. Murthy pointed to Germany and Japan. But India's informal workforce raises questions about comparison. It's important to consider if…

The Hindu

Japan sanctions individuals, company over links to Hamas

Tokyo’s measures follow announcement of similar sanctions by the United States earlier this month.

Al Jazeera

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Seabird’s Stunning 700-Mile Journey Through Typhoon Reveals Climate Change Impact

Japanese researchers track male streaked shearwater's incredible flight amid increasingly severe storms

Zenger

Eddie Jones: Rugby Australia accept resignation amid Japan return rumours

Former England coach will leave post next month

Evening Standard

The humiliating downfall of Japan’s Johnny & Associates: Fans reckon with sexual assault in entertainment

Johnny & Associates, one of J-pop’s most famous entertainment agencies, has retired the company name as part of its compensation to the talents who experienced sexual assault at the hands of its late namesake founder, Johnny Kitagawa.

The Conversation

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India settles Asian Games score with China

India prove form, top table with 2-1 win vs China. Malaysia earn 1st points vs Korea, Japan beat Thailand 4-0. India's intent clear from start, Deepika & Salima Tete score. China reduce margin with PC, India hold on despite floodlight failure. 15,000 in 8,000 capacity stadium cheer India on.

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What the EU Doesn’t Get About Economic Security

Shoring up the economy requires not just protecting the technologies of today but promoting those of tomorrow as well.

Foreign Policy

Japanese manhole covers are painted with flowers, bridges, mountains and mascots -- and now they're for sale

Visitors to Japan are usually primed to look up – at the vast skyscrapers, the ornate temple gates, the traditional timber-framed guesthouses. Those who look down at their feet, though, might have noticed something equally intriguing on the ground. Ornate manhole covers in wrought iron, often plain, sometimes brightly painted,…

The Conversation

Slow Tesla Model S, Model X Sales Force Panasonic To Cut Battery Output, Profit Forecast

Panasonic revealed today that had to reduce EV battery production at some of its plants in Japan to normalize inventories.

InsideEVs

Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts

From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards

The Guardian - UK

How Did Honda's CR Electric Prototype Do At Its First Race Weekend?

Honda took its CR electric prototype racing for the first time in October 2023, with a wildcard at the All Japan Motocross Championship. Here's how it went.

RideApart

Japanese team visits Technopark

Japan team visits Technopark to explore IT ecosystem. 21-member delegation led by Akihito Uesada, Mayor of Matsue City, and Osamu Yanagihara, Deputy Speaker, Matsue Legislative Assembly. Manjit Cherian, CMO of Kerala IT Parks, and Madhavan Praveen, General Manager (Projects), Technopark, addressed the team. Representatives from Experian Technologies and Indo-Japan Chamber…

The Hindu

A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises

A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth."

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US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban

G7 trade ministers also call for ‘immediate repeal’ of ban on Japanese food

Motorsport

Miyata felt Super Formula title was “hopeless” against Mugen duo

Miyata went into the double-header at the Honda-owned Japanese Grand Prix venue as Toyota’s only genuine title contender, with Lawson and Nojiri eight and 10 points back respectively.

AAP

WA premier heads to Japan to promote renewable energy

Premier Roger Cook says Western Australia has a huge trade opportunity as Southeast Asian nations work to decarbonise their economies.

Autosport

Mikkelsen seals 2023 WRC2 title with Power Stage win

The title race appeared set to head to the season finale in Japan next month, an event which is among the seven points-scoring rounds selected by the Toksport Skoda Fabia driver.

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Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India looks to reassert its status against a confident China

India seeks to reassert status as top-ranked team in Asian Champions Trophy vs China. Indians have embraced playing in front of huge crowds, finding rhythm with experienced players. Win will show team is on right track. Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia also in action.

The Hindu

Tejashwi urges Bihari diaspora in Japan to promote State’s tourism

The Deputy CM said that to bring tourism in Bihar to the world stage, a new tourism policy was being planned.

The Guardian - UK

Sharp rise in bear attacks in Japan as they struggle to find food

Amid lack of acorns and beechnuts in natural habitats, bears have injured 158 people and killed two since April

The Independent UK

G-7 nations back strong supply chains for energy and food despite global tensions

Trade and economy officials from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have strengthened their pledge to work together to ensure smooth supply chains for essentials like energy and food despite global uncertainties

Autosport

Evans reflects on Central European Rally crash as WRC title hopes now remote

The Toyota driver admitted his title hopes were a long shot coming into the rally as the Welshman needed to outscore title rival and team-mate Kalle Rovanpera to take the fight to next month’s Japan finale.

The Hindu

Where do the wild colours of domesticated silkworm cocoons come from?

Silk, drawn from the cocoons of the domesticated silk moth, is 5,000 yrs old. Wild moths feed on mulberry leaves while domesticated moth depends on human care. Silkworms’ cocoons come in an eye-catching palette of colours thanks to carotenoids and flavonoids. Research on domestication conducted in China, Japan and India…

Evening Standard

Takehiro Tomiyasu: Arsenal's Swiss Army knife proves he can make the cut

Japanese full-back's rise to form gives Mikel Arteta selection headache

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