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Jun Seki, Foxconn's chief strategy officer for electric vehicles, anticipates Level 4 and higher autonomous driving to become mainstream by 2040 as costs decrease and reliability improves.
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Human rights groups warn of increasing persecution following vigilante attacks on transgender women and regulatory changes.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 7:06 AM
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Japan will continue its practice of amortizing goodwill from mergers and acquisitions, diverging from international accounting standards.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 6:10 PM
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The Garmin Cirqa tracks over 80 activities and multiple health metrics without a display, priced at S$279 in Singapore.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:15 AM
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A senior executive at Unitree Robotics says the robotics industry is two to five years from a breakthrough akin to ChatGPT's impact on AI.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 5:11 AM
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Tokyo submits reform proposals aiming to streamline World Trade Organization decision-making and regulate subsidies, targeting adoption by 2028.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
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Chinese publishers increased their visibility at the 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair, while local independent booksellers were excluded due to heightened political oversight.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 11:59 AM
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet endorses a long-term economic and fiscal policy plan aimed at enhancing productivity and revising fiscal discipline.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 6:38 AM
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Despite a 60% sales decline over five years, Honda Motor renews its partnership with China's Guangzhou Automobile Group, signaling continued commitment to the Chinese automotive market.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 11:41 PM
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The Japanese government plans a new senior position to coordinate efforts in promoting domestic technology as international standards, aiming to support growth in AI and semiconductor sectors.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 10:33 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%239fd2d6%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EBUSINESS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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The Cairo Monorail, spanning nearly 57 kilometers, aims to connect the city with a newly developed capital but currently faces low commuter usage.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 4:21 AM
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Chinese firms dominate the global wind turbine installations, driven by strong demand domestically and across Asia and Africa.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 18, 2026, 6:31 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f7d56b%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EBUSINESS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries aims to mitigate petrochemical supply challenges by developing synthetic naphtha from hydrogen.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 10:08 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f3f5f7%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EBUSINESS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Japanese memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings experiences a sharp decline as investors reduce leverage on tech stocks amid doubts about the sustainability of the AI-driven market rally.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 4:10 AM
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More than 140 students receiving perfect scores on Vietnam’s high-school graduation exam has sparked a nationwide review of the education system’s challenges.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 1:42 AM
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The Japanese government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party aim to limit activist investors' influence by increasing the voting rights required to call special meetings.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f4f1e8%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EBUSINESS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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A private-sector survey reveals significant cost increases for Japanese companies importing rare earths, with China’s export restrictions cited as a key factor.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 10:03 PM
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Japan's Uniqlo sister brand GU aims to enhance its global profile and profitability by hiring a creative director with a background at Italian luxury brand Prada.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 11:51 AM
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Senior AI industry executive highlights ASEAN's readiness to integrate AI humanoid robots in manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 10:50 AM
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The new Elgrand, Nissan's first major redesign of the premium minivan in 16 years, marks a key step in the automaker's turnaround strategy.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 1:50 AM
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Honda Motor aims to meet growing urban demand for electric vehicles with local production of its UC3 electric motorcycle in Vietnam.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 10:25 PM
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Disruptions in ingredient deliveries after a cyberattack on Japan's largest frozen food distributor threaten KFC's operations, causing a 5% drop in Nichirei's shares.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM
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As domestic funding falls short, Vietnam aims to attract international investors through its new financial center starting in 2027.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 2:57 AM
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The terminal aims to boost logistics capacity near Jakarta amid rising cargo volumes, operated by a Toyota-affiliated company.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 11:30 PM