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Philippines President Marcos to make state visit to Japan
The two nations have been strengthening military ties in recent years, with Tokyo supplying Manila with coast guard ships and radar systems.
Source: The Japan Times
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G7 Climate Talks Sideline Action, Focus on Nature
G7 nations prioritized nature conservation, sidestepping direct climate action to accommodate the U.S. What does this mean for Japan's environmental policies and future tourism?
Source: The Japan Times
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Nvidia: No AI Model Competition with Clients
Nvidia assures it won't compete with its clients in the AI model space. The executive highlighted Chinese open-source models like Alibaba's Qwen and Moonshot AI's Kimi.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan investor NSSK to seek takeover of Makino Milling Machine
Bid comes after government urged MBK to drop purchase on security concerns
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Hong Kong adds millions to PwC's penalties over Evergrande audit
Accounting firm asked to pay disgraced developer's shareholders $128m, fined $40m
Source: Nikkei Asia
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ICC commits Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to trial
Pre-trial chamber confirms all three counts of murder charges
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Buyout firm EQT sets sights on Japan's Kakaku.com, sending stock up 24%
Tabelog operator says it is 'continuously exploring' various options
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. says no deadline for Iran proposal amid Hormuz standoff
Tehran says it has no plans to take part in negotiations imminently.
Source: The Japan Times
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Marubeni targets 80% cut in AI data center power use with Spanish tie-up
Japanese trading house adopts tech from startup for more efficient processing
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nikkei 225 hits record and breaks 60,000 for the first time
The benchmark retreated from the new high and ended the day down as some investors questioned the tech-fueled rally.
Source: The Japan Times
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