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China's block of Meta-Manus deal spooks entrepreneurs and investors
Beijing willing to wield long regulatory arm to protect technology deemed Chinese
Source: Nikkei Asia
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North Korean executions rose dramatically during COVID-19, report shows
Death penalty cases related to foreign culture, religion and "superstition" jumped by 250% after the country closed its borders, the report showed.
Source: The Japan Times
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India drops 9m voters, or 10% of total, weeks before West Bengal poll
Deletion raises flags over electoral processes and data integrity
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Denso to keep up chip partnerships even after halting Rohm bid
Toyota supplier preparing for electrification and smart cars
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Mongolia courts Kazakhstan, seeks path between China and Russia
President makes first state visit to Astana in 20 years, setting in motion raft of deals
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nippon Express shares make record jump as Elliott takes stake
Shares in the Tokyo-based logistics company jumped as much as 18% after the U.S. hedge fund disclosed a 5.04% stake.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan food sector grapples with container shortage amid naphtha disruption
Companies forgo package printing, weigh suspending sales as costs rise
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Yen jumps to 158 vs dollar as BOJ lifts June hike expectations
Hawkish inflation projections and a split vote surprise markets
Source: Nikkei Asia
Food•
How To Buy Concert Tickets in Japan
Your favorite band just announced their Japan tour. The dates are confirmed, the tickets have gone on sale, and you’re ready to book, credit card in hand. That’s until you open the site and realize —
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Culture•
Trump’s family and friends help revive a former Balkan pariah
Milorad Dodik, the former president of the Serb half of Bosnia-Herzegovina, is benefiting from the Trump family's business focus on the Balkans.
Source: The Japan Times
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