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Alibaba, China internet giants eye $84bn in AI investment for 2027
Companies expand autonomous agents, but investors fear profits won't keep pace
Source: Nikkei Asia
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‘Street Kingdom’ makes a cinematic return to the raw days of Tokyo punk
Tomorowo Taguchi lived the early Tokyo Rockers scene — now he channels it into his music biopic capturing the spirit of a movement that burned bright and fast.
Source: The Japan Times
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‘Alone in Japan’ travels towns in decline and talks to the people left
While Japan's depopulation is a much discussed issue, Tom Feiling's book "Alone in Japan" tackles the topic face to face as he travels to remote parts of Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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KMT's Cheng seeks talks with Xi, pans President Lai's defense proposal
Taiwan opposition leader defends KMT's position on China and US relations amid political crisis
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan needs stable supply of Alaska crude, trade association head says
Hormuz crisis seen as 'opportunity' to diversify supply beyond Middle East
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Takaichi's use of pacifist charter to deflect US Hormuz request spurs debate
Critics say Japan's PM should tackle constitutional revision head-on
Source: Nikkei Asia
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A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
You might get lost on your way there, but you’ll be rewarded by a stunning escape filled with scones, antiques, and cow-shaped jugs. British culture is seeing a rising trend in popularity in Japan, wi
Source: SoraNews24
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Hong Kong police can now demand smartphone passwords in security cases
New rules make it illegal to refuse during National Security Law investigations
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Iran defies Trump's Hormuz ultimatum with naval mine threat
The ramped-up rhetoric came after stark warnings that the world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran drags on.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's ANA to streamline air cargo business, CEO says
Global reorganization expected to generate $190m in extra profit
Source: Nikkei Asia
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