Japan
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techMicrosoft Pledges $10 Billion AI and Cybersecurity Investment in Japan
Microsoft commits $10 billion to Japan's AI infrastructure and cybersecurity, training 1 million engineers by 2030.
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financeJapan Services Growth Slows Amid Middle East War Concerns
Japan's services sector sees weakest growth in three months as Middle East conflict weighs on business confidence and raises cost pressures.
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sportsAustralia, Japan Slam AFC Over Gender Pay Inequality
Women's Asian Cup finalists criticize the AFC for ignoring gender pay issues. They call on FIFA to meet its equal prize money target for 2027.
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sportsJapan Beats England 1-0 in Wembley Friendly
Japan scores decisive goal against England in crucial match before World Cup squad announcement.
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worldAsia Races for Energy Alternatives Amid Iran Crisis
Middle East conflict and export bans trigger fuel shortages across Asia, spurring barter deals and emergency measures.
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financeJapan's Factory Growth Slows Due to Iran Conflict
March saw a deceleration in Japanese manufacturing growth amid higher costs and decreased confidence. Output and orders expanded but at slower rates than previous months.
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worldJapan Deploying Long-Range Missiles Near China Amid Heightened Military Tensions
Japan has deployed new long-range missile systems near China, part of a significant military buildup in response to rising regional threats.
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financeS&P Affirms Japan's Debt Rating, Warns of Cut if Yen Weakens
S&P says Japan's debt rating is stable but warns of potential downgrade if yen weakens further.