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Singapore manufacturing output outstrips estimates with 7.1% climb in July; economists mixed on H2
The Business Times Singapore
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August 26, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Factory output gained 7.1 per cent on year in July, similar to June’s downward-revised figure and far exceeding estimates, data from the Economic Development Board showed on Tuesday (Aug 26). While economists continue to expect a...
Japan to invest $68 billion in India over next 10 years: Report
Business Today
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August 26, 2025
Japan will invest 10 trillion yen or $68 billion in India over the next 10 years to deepen bilateral ties, said a report. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to unveil the plans during his summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...
Schneider Electric Trains 1m People In Energy Management
Leadership
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August 26, 2025
Schneider Electric said it surpassed its goal of training one million people in energy management, a cornerstone of its commitment to inclusive energy transition and youth empowerment. It stated this in its second-quarter 2025 extra-financial...
Japan ministry to request record sum for debt-servicing costs, draft shows
Channel News Asia
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August 26, 2025
TOKYO :Japan's finance ministry is planning to request a record $220 billion for debt-servicing costs in next financial year's budget as the world's No. 4 economy faces rising interest rates, according to a draft document seen by Reuters. The...
Nissan GT-R production ends after 18 years
Autocar
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August 26, 2025
The final example of the current-generation Nissan GT-R has rolled off the production line, bringing an end to one of the longest-running sports cars the world has seen. Some 48,000 examples of the ‘R35’ GT-R were built over the past 18 years in a...
“Bond of culture and trust”: PM Modi on India-Japan ties
Rising Kashmir
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August 26, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the relationship between India and Japan as a bond of culture and trust. Addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad after flagging off the ‘e-VITARA’, Suzuki’s first global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle...
Scots dance music group break into Japanese music market
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 26, 2025
2Moreish, created by showbiz couple Craig and Debbz Stephens and QFX Star Kirk Turnbull, released the Get Up Stand Up track but never realised just how popular they would become after hitting Europe, America, Canada and Australia before Japan took...
Business News | Tokyo Hash Rebrands as HashKey Japan, Signaling Next Phase of Growth
Latestly
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August 26, 2025
PRNewswire Hong Kong, August 26: Tokyo Hash Co., Ltd., a licensed crypto asset service provider under HashKey Group, announced today that it has completed a comprehensive transformation and has officially changed its name to "HashKey Japan". This...
India will become a hub of clean energy: PM Modi
The Morung Express
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Ahmedabad, August 26 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated localised production of hybrid battery electrodes and flagged off Battery Electric Vehicle (EV) exports to 100 countries from Hansalpur in Ahmedabad and stated that...
Japan’s niche chip gear makers left out of Nvidia boom, one CEO says
Japan Times
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August 26, 2025
Prices are rising across Japan, but not for the components of chipmaking gear. Tokyo Electron supplier Marumae is seeking out deals to change that. Many Japanese makers of vacuum parts found in chip tools have yet to reap gains from an artificial...
Japans Nikkei falls to 2-week low as yen gains after Trump fires Feds Cook
Mint
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August 26, 2025
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a two-week low on Tuesday, as the yen strengthened after U.S. President Donald Trump fired Lisa Cook, the first African-American woman to serve as a Federal Reserve governor. As of 0201 GMT, the Nikkei...
Japan FSA Plans New Division to Oversee Asset Managers, Insurers
Insurance Journal
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August 26, 2025
Japan’s financial regulator plans to set up a division to oversee the asset management and insurance industries, as part of its efforts to drive improvements in the sectors. The new bureau would seek to advance the government’s goal of turning...
U.S. To Announce Japan’s $550 Billion Investment This Week: Lutnick
StratNews Global
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August 26, 2025
Home Indo-Pacific Japan U.S. To Announce Japan’s $550 Billion Investment This Week: Lutnick "The Japanese agreement, which we're going to announce later this week, that's $550 billion at the hand of Donald Trump," Lutnick told the Ingraham Angle...
Netflix Expands Into Live Sports, Bags Exclusive Streaming Deal For 2026 World Baseball Classic In Japan
Benzinga
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Netflix Inc. NFLX has secured the exclusive streaming rights for the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Japan, marking its first live sports event in the country. Streaming Giant to Air All 47 World Baseball Classic Games The streaming giant...
Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index Amid Bitcoin Surge
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Metaplanet, a rising star in the global financial landscape, has secured a spot on the FTSE Japan Index as part of the index provider's upcoming September 2025 Semi-Annual review. This milestone marks a significant...
India Will Become A Hub Of Clean Energy: PM Modi (Ld)
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated localised production of hybrid battery electrodes and flagged off Battery Electric Vehicle (EV) exports to 100 countries from Hansalpur in Ahmedabad and...
Asia's Energy Future: Green Revolution Or Carbon Catastrophe?
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
Latest stories N Korea's expanding nuclear reach testing China and Russia Misunderstood Malthus: The original Dr Doom has lessons for today Fallen empire: Wahaha's illusions, lies and faux patriotism Country Production (TWh) Consumption (TWh)...
Dubai's DP World eyes Japan as Trump tariffs spur diversification
Nikkei Asia
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Business deals Port operator says US levies spurring faster growth in North-South trade Beat Simon, group chief commercial officer and chief operating officer for logistics at DP World, says the Dubai-owned company is setting its sights beyond...
Why Suzuka Circuit Park Should Be on Every Traveller’s Japan Itinerary
TripZilla
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August 26, 2025
If you’re planning your next getaway to Japan and want something beyond the usual Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka trail, look no further than Suzuka Circuit Park! Tucked away from the usual bustling tourist routes, this unique attraction in Mie Prefecture is...
Japan protests to Beijing over new platform in East China Sea
APA
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Japan's Foreign Ministry says China is building a new structure in waters between the two countries in the East China Sea. It says it has lodged a protest with China, APA reports, citing NHK WORLD. China's unilateral construction of structures is...