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BUSINESSAug 31Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost yen, signals BOJ rate-hike chanceYahoo Finance
MILITARYAug 31Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry ChinaIn its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting the PLA Navy’s ability to operate in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for carsJapanese automakers Nissan and Honda have agreed to collaborate on developing software for cars. This partnership aims to advance automotive technology.clickorlando.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 31Japan weighs buyback of 210 , 000 tons of emergency rice to prevent price slump - XinhuaJapan is considering buying back 210,000 tons of emergency rice to prevent a price slump. This indicates government intervention to stabilize the domestic agricultural market.english.news.cn
MILITARYAug 31Japan to beef up its defense with drones , AI and missiles , defense budget plans show – Winnipeg Free PressJapan plans to strengthen its national defense capabilities by incorporating drones, artificial intelligence, and missiles, according to its defense budget plans. This move signifies a strategic enhancement of the country's military assets.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESSAug 31Prices of nearly 5,000 items set to rise in Japan in SeptemberThe prices of 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in September, up more than threefold from a year earlier and the most for…Japan Today
WORLDAug 3135% of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry: surveyThirty-five percent of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry, a government survey showed Monday, with many citing concerns about income and changes…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 31Prices of nearly 5,000 items set to rise in Japan in SeptemberThe prices of 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in September, up more than threefold from a year earlier and the most for…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 31Japanese bonds and yen come under pressure after Jackson Hole meetingCurrency weakens past ¥160 a dollar and yields rise to highest in three decades as investors raise bets on monetary tighteningFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 31Japan industrial output rises for fourth consecutive quarter ; up 0 . 1 % MoMJapan's industrial output has increased for the fourth consecutive quarter, with a 0.1% month-over-month rise. This reports on positive economic growth in Japan.aninews.in · India
BUSINESSAug 31Japanese Market Sharply LowerThe Japanese stock market has experienced a significant decline. This indicates a notable downturn in the region's financial performance.rttnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31Japan commitment to rule of law tested amid US sanctions on ICCJapan's commitment to the rule of law is being tested due to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This indicates a complex geopolitical issue involving international legal principles and pressure from a major ally.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 31Japan’s July retail sales jump 4% Y/Y, beating expectations; industrial production gains 0.1%Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31SK Hynix considers Japan memory fab partnership, Miyagi offers site - reportsSK Hynix is reportedly exploring a partnership to establish a memory fabrication plant in Japan, with Miyagi prefecture offering a potential site. This development could indicate a significant expansion in the semiconductor manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 31China-Nepal floods, Japan to deploy fighter jets to India: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for China Japan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 31Survey of 4,000 Young People in Japan and South Korea; Private Sector of Both Countries Leads Joint Research on Declining Birthrate MeasuresAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 31Japan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stallJapan’s centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who joined from the Komeito party just months ago could leave the group. The development follows the collapse of talks on the incorporation by the Centrist Reform Alliance of members of Komeito and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) in a three-way merger to counter the ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The leaders of the three opposition parties...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Japan factory output edges up despite Mid - East headwindsJapan's factory output showed a slight increase, despite facing economic challenges originating from the Middle East. This indicates resilience in Japanese manufacturing against external pressures.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSAug 30ASEAN and Japan’s Updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific InitiativeProtecting a shared foundation, not a blocThe Diplomat
POLITICSAug 30The Reason Japan Cannot Commit to Dialogue with North KoreaThe Tanaka affair has cast a long shadow.The Diplomat
MILITARYAug 30Can Domestic Drone Production Transform Japan Defense ? newsonjapan.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 30Incumbent re-elected in mayoral election on island in Sea of Japan with population of about 300; voter turnout 91%Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECHAug 30Japan makes a fridge for humans to chill workers during extreme heatJapan has developed a 'fridge for humans' designed to cool workers amidst extreme heat. This innovation addresses worker comfort and safety in challenging environmental conditions.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
SCI & TECHAug 30Fridges for humans during heatwaves in JapanA Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.France 24 [en]