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ANA joins Japanese companies turning to bond-type shares
Investment vehicle offers similar benefits to common stock without diluting shareholdings
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Memory maker Micron weighs buying shuttered Japan Display plant
Struggling Japanese panel manufacturer looks to shore up finances
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan destroyer boosts deterrence with Tomahawk launch capability
Modified Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel to return to Japan from US in September
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The WBC was a hit in Japan. Watching it wasn’t.
Netflix's WBC streaming push included "Hometown Hero" viewings, but many fans in Japan still lacked easy access to games.
Source: The Japan Times
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North Korea and Belarus sign 'friendship' treaty during Lukashenko visit
Both nations are under Western sanctions and are accused of human rights violations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tata, BMW to hike prices in India as Iran war drives up metal costs
Strait of Hormuz closure makes materials, logistics more expensive
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Vietnam, Philippines seek oil aid from Japan amid Mideast war
Tokyo to consider sharing reserves but prioritize domestic needs
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's strategic oil reserve faces biggest stress test in years
Gasoline subsidy drives demand amid concerns about energy supplies
Source: Nikkei Asia
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South Korea to buy back $3bn in government bonds to stabilize market
Emergency move comes in response to fallout from Middle East tensions
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Sapporo zoo operator accused of unauthorized development
The zoo, North Safari Sapporo, opened in 2005 and closed last year after the allegations came to light.
Source: The Japan Times
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