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Japan Will Pay You ¥20,000 to Use Dating Apps
Japan will pay up to ¥20,000 to use dating apps—but it’s not what it sounds like. Here’s how dating apps in Japan fit into a bigger trend.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Zoom Loses Trademark Case in Japan
Zoom has been ordered to pay damages for violating a Japanese firm's trademark. The court acknowledged similarities in the companies' logos and names.
Source: The Japan Times
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China's DeepSeek AI Model V4 Challenges US Tech
DeepSeek, a Chinese company, has launched its V4 AI model, posing a new challenge to US AI technology. Huawei confirms its Ascend chips fully support the model.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Some in LDP were positive about formation of CRA, says Noda
The former CRA co-leader says several moderate conservative members of the LDP were approached for cooperation to realize a broad political realignment.
Source: The Japan Times
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SoftBank Group pivots to AI services with promotion of Arm CEO Haas
Japanese tech company looks to grow using chips developed by British subsidiary
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan to import 1m barrels of oil from Mexico in step away from Middle East
Takaichi and Sheinbaum agree on energy, economic security cooperation
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Sony Life faces dozens of suspected fraud cases against customers
Japanese insurer to launch probe as financial authorities weigh action
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan moves to block MBK's Makino machine tool takeover on security grounds
Recommendation marks first use of stricter foreign investment rules
Source: Nikkei Asia
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JAPEX reverts to focus on oil production, investing up to $7.3bn
Japan energy group to quadruple fossil fuel output amid Mideast risks, eyes US imports
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan to focus on resource supply chain in new Indo-Pacific plan
Government to bolster economic security with regional partners, countering China
Source: Nikkei Asia
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