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JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, say sources

US banks like JPMorgan are nearing financing agreements for Japan's investment pledge. Japanese banks face high costs for dollar funding, limiting their participation. Tokyo seeks to fulfill commitments made to the US government regarding these investments. Only a fraction of the needed financing has been secured for initial projects. Discussions…

The Economic Times

In 2004, Japanese engineers proposed a mile-high pyramid over Tokyo Bay, 14 times taller than the Great Pyramid, meant to house a million people, a mega-city we still cannot build

Shimizu Corporation designed a massive pyramid city for Tokyo Bay. This ambitious project aimed to house one million people in a towering structure. The design incorporated advanced transit systems and renewable energy generation methods. However, the construction relies on future material science advancements. This megaproject remains a conceptual design awaiting…

The Economic Times

Labrador ate discarded marijuana on the UK's highest mountain in Scotland, got too high to stand and had to be rescued

A black Labrador named Tokyo became seriously ill after allegedly eating discarded cannabis on Ben Nevis. The dog lost use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of consciousness. A mountain rescue team carried the incapacitated dog down the mountain on a stretcher. Tokyo received emergency veterinary treatment…

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A dog ate marijuana on Scotland's highest mountain, got too high to stand and had to be carried down by mountain rescuers

A routine hike on Scotland's highest mountain turned into an extraordinary rescue mission after a black Labrador named Tokyo accidentally ate what veterinarians believe was discarded marijuana left along the trail. The five-year-old dog suddenly became weak, lost the use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of…

The Times of India

Rainy season over in Tokyo, mercury hits 35C as 'extremely hot' day logged

The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency said on Monday, with the Japanese capital marking the first "extremely hot" day of the year as the mercury hit 35C.

Bangkok Post

How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy

That volatility, felt on dealing desks from Tokyo to New York, has not only wreaked havoc with portfolios - it has also dramatically distorted investors' views on fundamentals in South Korea, a market at the heart of the global AI boom. More than half of all stock market circuit breakers…

The Economic Times

Japan to provide defence equipment to Cambodia under security aid programme

Japan will provide defense equipment worth 500 million yen (103 million baht) to the Cambodian military under Tokyo's security assistance framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world's most expensive city to buy McDonald's

A new Deutsche Bank report highlights how defense spending bolstered the shekel and a weak yen helped Japan have the cheapest iPhones in the world.

Fortune

Vietnamese gang linked to Tokyo-bound ‘ice’ in tamarind paste

Thai police are tracking three Vietnamese drug trafficking suspects believed to be using Thailand as a base after a hired courier alerted police, leading to the discovery of crystal methamphetamine hidden in jars of tamarind paste intended for Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

PV Sindhu enters Japan Open final

PV Sindhu reached her first final in over two years at the Japan Open after Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei retired injured during their women's singles semifinal with the Indian leading 21-19, 15-10.

The Economic Times

PV Sindhu enters semi-finals of Japan Open

P V Sindhu reached the Japan Open semifinals after Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from their match. This marks Sindhu's first Super 750 semifinal appearance in nearly three years. She will now face Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the last four. Chen Yufei secured her semifinal spot by defeating Sim Yu…

The Economic Times

SoftBank Tumbles 11% as Global AI Sell-Off Triggers 'Another Wipeout' for Tech Momentum Winners

Shares of tech conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) plummeted over 11% in Tokyo on Friday as a sweeping global rout in artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks triggered a massive downturn for market frontrunners.

Benzinga

Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban Japan

The more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries. "As someone who lives next to the site, I'm most worried about a fire that could be triggered by the massive amount of…

The Economic Times

Asian shares sink, with Tokyo down nearly 5% as slumping AI stocks drag world markets lower

Asian shares have skidded, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 down 5% as heavy selling of computer chipmakers and other AI-related shares drag markets lower

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Last Thai standing: Kunlavut storms into Tokyo quarters

Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$950,000 (approximately 32 million baht) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, but Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul and the mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran ended their challenges in the second round.

The Times of India

Japan is building floating wind turbines far out at sea because its waters become too deep for traditional turbines

Japan is an island nation with plenty of wind and a whole lot of ocean, but building wind turbines out at sea has never been simple for the country. Most coastal waters around Japan drop off steeply into deep water within just a few kilometres of shore, which rules out…

The Economic Times

Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development

Nvidia announced a partnership with Japanese companies like Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric. This collaboration aims to advance robotics and artificial intelligence development significantly. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attended several events in Tokyo, generating considerable interest. His appearances drew attention from onlookers and industry executives alike. This move highlights the growing…

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‘I associate them with a day-off’: Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to work to save on AC

People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”.

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Bangkok Post

Japanese help sought with water management

Thailand has sought Japanese support for four water management projects, with Tokyo showing particular interest in flood prevention initiatives for the Chao Phraya River basin and Hat Yai.

The Times of India

Who is Kenichi Takano? Japanese man sentenced to 16 years for killing streamer Airi Sato during Tokyo livestream

Kenichi Takano has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing 22-year-old streamer Airi Sato during her livestream in Tokyo. The court found that he intentionally carried out the attack despite a financial dispute between them. The case shocked people around the world because thousands of viewers were watching…

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5 Underrated Netflix Thrillers You Must Watch This Weekend

Some of all excellent TV shows don’t get all the promotion they require. Some of the best thrillers created by Netflix went unnoticed, lost in some other bigger releases and were not included in must-see lists, even though these shows are truly amazing. These shows are not just average programs…

Benzinga

Oracle Leads AWS, Microsoft, Google in Race to Build Japan's Secret Cloud Project to Counter Chinese Hacking Threats: Report

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is reportedly leading the race to provide high-security cloud services to Japan. This move is crucial for secure intelligence sharing between Tokyo and its allies.

The Times of India

In Tokyo's hidden 1,100-year-old shrine, thousands of desperate fans are praying for impossible concert tickets

Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo's busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on an unusual modern meaning. Instead of asking for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers visit Fukutoku Shrine hoping to secure something that has become incredibly difficult…

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‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?

Postwar rules limit state collection of intelligence and prosecution of illegal operatives, but the government of Sanae Takaichi is beefing up its capabilities

The Times of India

A Labrador began swaying and could no longer walk on Britain’s highest mountain; rescuers later discovered what she had eaten

A black Labrador named Tokyo collapsed during a hike up Ben Nevis in Scotland. Vets suspected the dog ingested discarded cannabis which caused her serious illness. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team assisted in bringing the unwell dog down the mountain. Tokyo received treatment at a veterinary clinic and made a…

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