Rainy season starts in Japan's Kanto-Koshin, including Tokyo - The Mainichi:

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Japan’s Nikkei Ends 1% Higher after Sharp Fall; Chip-Related Shares Weigh (Update 1)

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Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...

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Apr 22

North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast ...

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Apr 22

UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...

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Apr 19

Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward

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Apr 23

Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official: Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent ...

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Apr 22

Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular

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Apr 22

Taiwan rattled by 6.3 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Tuesday ...

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Apr 11

Dollar hits 34-year high against yen after US inflation data: Move past ¥153 sparks speculation that Japan could intervene to support currency

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Apr 22

UAE Central Bank permits banks to postpone personal and car loans for six months

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Quick Glance: UAE Floods: Banks Allowed to Defer Loan Repayments for 6 Months After Storm, Central Bank Announces

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued a notice to all banks and insurance companies to defer repayment of personal and car loan instalments for customers affected by the weather conditions for six months.

The deferral will not include additional fees, interest, or an increase in the loan principal amount.

The Central Bank clarified that damages to vehicles and homes caused by heavy rains are covered by insurance policies, with insurance companies responsible for compensation.

The public is advised to review insurance policies carefully, protect their rights, and contact SANADAK, the financial and insurance ombudsman, for complaints or disputes with insurance companies.

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Apr 23

BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...

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Oman Observer Apr 18

New weather condition likely to bring rain next week: Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is expected to embrace another weather condition next week ...

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Apr 19

Mitsui Fudosan to lead $5.8bn redevelopment of Tokyo's Tsukiji market: TOKYO -- A Mitsui Fudosan-led consortium of companies has been chosen to redevelop the ...

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Apr 22

WADA stands by decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics : The world’s top anti-doping regulator says after reviewing a documentary and other ...

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Apr 19

Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing

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Chinese swimmers failed doping tests ahead of Tokyo Olympics: The 23 swimmers, some of whom went on to win gold, were allowed to compete based on China's ...

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Apr 15

Hidden Billions in Tokyo Real Estate Lure Activist Hedge Funds: The long-concealed market value of Tokyo’s largest skyscrapers is being unveiled by activist ...

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Apr 21

Japan bullet trains to offer luxe private rooms: NAGOYA, Japan -- Some of Japan's newest shinkansen bullet trains will be equipped with private rooms ...

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Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...

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Apr 19

UAE weather forecast: Spring moves into summer, with light, scattered April showers next week

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Apr 20

Weather in April: Polar air drives away the summer - but a change in the weather is coming

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Japan's ANA and Air India to operate codeshare flights: TOKYO -- All Nippon Airways will partner with Air India to offer codeshare flights from late May ...

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Apr 22

Morning Bid: Tech becalmed, April PMIs start rolling in: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

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Japanese Gacha machine dispenses Intel Core i7-8700 for just $3.25: The machine was highlighted by X/Twitter user LaurieWired (via Tom's Hardware) ...

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Quick Glance: CPU Gacha Machine in Japan: Core i7-8700 for $3

A CPU Gacha machine in Japan dispenses Intel processors. One user got an Intel Core i7-8700 for $3.

The machine contains various Intel CPUs, possibly including older or defective models.

Located in front or inside a computer store called 1's PC, the machine could be a way to get rid of old or defective CPUs.

Despite issues with one core, the affordable Core i7-8700 was able to run Windows and pass benchmarks.

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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...

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Apr 21

Faeser calls for investigation after doping suspicions against China: After the suspicion of a massive doping offense by the Chinese swimming team came to light ...

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Apr 17

Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics

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Apr 21

‘Drag is my superpower’: A night of pride for Filipino kings and queens: Sparkle: Road to Opulence, an April 19 lip-sync and drag performance ...

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Yen drops to 155 range, new 34-yr low against U.S. dollar - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The yen weakened to the 155 range against the U.S ...

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Apr 23

Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...

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Apr 18

LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Apr 18

U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting: The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders' ...

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Khaleej Times Apr 23

UAE weather: Yellow alert issued for dust, chance of rain in some areas - News | Khaleej Times

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Apr 23

BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike: The Bank of Japan is expected to project inflation will stay around its 2% target ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-project-inflation-will-stay-around-target-signal-chance-rate-hike-2024-04-22/

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Apr 13

US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-change-dynamic-south-china-sea-marcos-says-2024-04-13/

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 20

50,000-seat stadium, hotel to be built on former Tsukiji market site in central Tokyo - The Mainichi

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Apr 20

Over 1 million views: City of Lucerne goes viral with video on Instagram: “April, April, he does what he wants”: The weather ensures that a reel from the city of ...

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Apr 15

OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office

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Apr 23

Turkish Airlines diverges from instructed landing route at Haneda - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Turkish Airlines passenger flight diverged from its ...

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Apr 17

Dubai airport runway submerged as heavy rain causes flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent ...

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Apr 21

South Korea protests Japanese leaders' offerings to Yasukuni shrine: South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's ...

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Quick Glance: South Korea Objects to Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Offerings

South Korea expressed deep disappointment on Sunday over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the country's wartime past.

The shrine is viewed by Beijing and Seoul as a representation of Japan's historical military aggression due to its inclusion of 14 Japanese wartime leaders among the 2.5 million war dead honored there.

The South Korean government calls on Japanese leaders to confront history and demonstrate sincere repentance, which would be a crucial step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.

Despite progress in the South Korea-Japan relationship, particularly in security cooperation, the offerings made by Kishida and some cabinet members at the Yasukuni Shrine have sparked protests from South Korea.

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Apr 17

How to Get Cheaper Luxury Goods: Japan's Weak Yen Provides Bargains: With a conversion rate in favor of most other major currencies, shoppers can get fancy ...

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Apr 19

Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...

reuters.com/markets/currencies/political-heat-prods-japan-south-korea-team-up-weak-currencies-2024-04-19/

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Apr 19

Japan doctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair - The Mainichi

mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2g/00m/0li/007000c

Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments

Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.

The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.

Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.

The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.

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Apr 19

Nissan cuts annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on lower sales: Nissan Motor slashed its annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on Friday ...

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Apr 22

Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall

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Japan's population falls below 125m, down for 13th straight year: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's population fell 595,000 from a year earlier to total 124,352 ...

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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge

Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.

The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.

The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.

The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.

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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...

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