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MILITARYSep 2How Japan aims to convert ageing warships into leverage to counter ChinaJapan’s plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia could turn older military hardware into geopolitical leverage, deepening regional security ties while helping Tokyo counterbalance Beijing’s growing influence, observers say. Such transfers, they said, fit into Tokyo’s broader security assistance toolkit to strengthen partners’ capabilities and forge longer-term defence relationships through equipment, training, maintenance and interoperability – expanding Japan’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India sovereign rating to A - from BBB+The Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India's sovereign rating from BBB+ to A-. This signifies an improved assessment of India's creditworthiness and economic stability.business-standard.com · India
WORLDSep 2Anime India Mumbai 2026 Draws Over 45 , 000 Fans , Marking a Landmark Celebration of Anime and Japanese Pop CultureAnime India Mumbai 2026 attracted over 45,000 fans, marking a significant celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. This highlights the growing popularity and cultural impact of Japanese entertainment in India.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
WORLDSep 2Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese officialCricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 2The Japanese idealist behind the last deradicalization NGO in SomaliaYosuke Nagai was an idealistic teenager who wanted to help war-torn Somalia. He now runs the only foreign-funded reintegration program for Islamist fighters still operating in the country.…Japan Today
WORLDSep 2Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games, says Japan chiefCricketers at this month's Asian Games in Japan will have better accommodation than athletes from many other sports, the head of Japanese cricket said Wednesday, after concerns were…Japan Today
WORLDSep 2The reflection of Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer: "When hopes sprout, the heart takes advantage and begins to act on its own"The phrase corresponds to the acclaimed novel "1Q84" by the Asian bestseller. What is the implicit risk of illusion, the prisoner effect of rational protection, and vulnerability as an exit.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 2Japanese green tea giant Ito En surges 8%, defying a broad market sell-offIto En shares surged, bucking a broader sell-off in Japanese stocks following its fiscal first-quarter results.CNBC
HEALTHSep 2Japan’s deadliest delicacy is getting more dangerousJapan’s most dangerous delicacy is getting harder to prepare safely as warming seas push different pufferfish species into the same waters, where they are inbreeding to produce hybrids whose lethal toxins are not yet fully understood. Fugu – the collective Japanese name for several species of edible pufferfish – is prized as much for the danger surrounding its preparation as for its subtle flavour. Many species contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin with no known antidote that can cause...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 1Japan youth messengers call on world to reduce risks of AI - powered militaryYouth messengers from Japan are urging the global community to reduce the risks associated with AI-powered military technologies. This highlights concerns about advanced military applications and calls for international regulation.japantoday.com · Japan
MILITARYSep 1Russia condemns Japan - US - Australia Orient Shield military drills – Here whyRussia has condemned the "Orient Shield" military exercises involving Japan, the US, and Australia. This indicates rising geopolitical tensions and opposing views on military alliances in the region.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
BUSINESSSep 1Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulusWhen the U.S. joined Japan's efforts to shore up the yen, it wasn't for nothing. This week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelt out the terms: get busy…Japan Today
WORLDSep 1In Japan's mountains, a different way to manage bearsAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano Prefecture, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 1Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.0%, highest since October 1996Japanese government bonds were sold across the board on Tuesday, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year bond jumping to 3.000 percent for the first time since October…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 1Japanese borrowing costs hit 30-year high as Bessent says Tokyo may intervene to boost yenThe yen weakened to 160 per dollar on Tuesday as bond yields came under pressure, as traders eyed the potential for Japan to hike interest rates.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 1Coincheck partners with DFNS to expand institutional digital asset custody in JapanCoincheck is partnering with DFNS to expand institutional digital asset custody services in Japan. This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of secure digital asset solutions for institutions.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 1Japan relaxes overtime rules under workaholic Takaichi: ‘unacceptable shift’Japan eased overtime regulation starting on Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country’s ingrained workaholic culture. The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – a self-proclaimed workaholic – adopted a growth strategy in July, calling for revisions to the current oversight of work hours. The change in part reflects calls from certain business sectors for more flexible work styles as they grapple with a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 1Japan bear project aims to show coexistence, not culling, can prevent attacksAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted in the culling of thousands of the animals. “It’s a small bear, I think, about a year and a half old,” Takii said as she peered at the 15kg (33lbs) Asiatic black bear thrashing in the cage. “It must have just parted from mum.” Its mother was not around, and Takii took blood and fur samples after her co-researcher tranquillised...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1Ares secures record $3.8B for Japan logistics fundAres has secured a record $3.8 billion for its Japan logistics fund, indicating a significant investment in the region's logistics sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDSep 1VOX POPULI : Timely reprint of Tezuka manga sums up anxiety of discrimination | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA timely reprint of a Tezuka manga explores the anxiety of discrimination. This is discussed by The Asahi Shimbun.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSSep 1Japan’s August manufacturing PMI revised to 54.9, marking 8th month of expansionJapan's manufacturing PMI for August was revised to 54.9, indicating an eighth consecutive month of expansion. This suggests continued growth and positive economic momentum in the manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 1Japan Q2 capital spending up 1 . 6 pct year on year - XinhuaJapan's capital spending for the second quarter increased by 1.6 percent year-on-year. This report provides an update on the country's economic activity.english.news.cn
BUSINESSSep 1Japan’s benchmark bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996UK borrowing costs rise to highest level since 2008 and Japanese yields hit peaks not seen since 1990sFinancial Times