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IJM Rejects Sunway Takeover: Impact on Japan Projects?
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IJM Rejects Sunway Takeover: Impact on Japan Projects?

Malaysia's IJM Corp is urging shareholders to reject a takeover bid by Sunway Group. This decision follows an independent assessment indicating IJM was undervalued, potentially impacting its construction projects.

Source: Nikkei Asia
Fujikura Invests $1.9B in US Data Centers
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Fujikura Invests $1.9B in US Data Centers

Fujikura, a Japanese cable maker, is investing $1.9 billion to expand AI data center capacity in the US. This move aims to triple their combined capacity in Japan and the US.

Source: Nikkei Asia
BOJ Rate Hike Likely Delayed to April
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BOJ Rate Hike Likely Delayed to April

The Bank of Japan is expected to postpone its rate hike decision until April due to economic uncertainties. High oil prices, influenced by geopolitical tensions, could impact Japan's economy and potentially increase inflation.

Source: Nikkei Asia
WBC Boosts Netflix Japan Downloads 5x!
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WBC Boosts Netflix Japan Downloads 5x!

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) fever dramatically increased Netflix downloads in Japan. Exclusive broadcasting rights proved a major win for the streaming service.

Source: Nikkei Asia
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