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BUSINESSOct 4Japanese and Korean shipbuilders deploy robots to take on ChinaUS allies invest in ‘smart shipyards’ as Beijing’s dominance of industry alarms WashingtonFinancial Times
SCI & TECHOct 3A Japanese court set a historic precedent by legally protecting a person's voice against artificial intelligence clonesEl fallo protege la voz del actor Kenjiro Tsuda frente a su clonación no autorizada mediante IA. El tribunal consideró que su uso con fines comerciales vulneró sus derechos de publicidad.Clarín
WORLDOct 3Shock over the death of 8-year-old Japanese pop star Hirata LunaThe girl was a child star of the female idol group DIANNA Project. Five days before her death, she had her last performance.Clarín
MILITARYOct 3US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan for first timeSouth China Morning Post
WORLDOct 3Asian Games: Japan beaten by S. Korea 1-0 in men's football finalJapan were beaten 1-0 by South Korea in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's football final on Saturday, finishing second behind Read full story herekyodonews · japan
BUSINESSOct 3Agroindustry on firm footing, in Japan and Europe as wellArgentine meat, soy, and regional economies are performing well in various markets. After 20 years of negotiations, the Japanese nation has enabled beef cuts from foot-and-mouth disease-free zones with vaccination.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 3McDonald’s Japan officially changes its mascot’s name…to Ronald McDonaldOn October 1, McDonald’s Japan shocked fans with a surprise announcement that they’re changing the name of the chain’s mascot. Some might say it’s crazy to throw away…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 3No more welcome mat? Japan’s tough visa rules spur foreign businesses to look elsewhereFive years ago, Sarah and her husband were optimistic about Japan’s economic future and were expanding their small businesses across several sectors. Today, that optimism has been replaced by concern over a sense of hostility towards two hard-working foreigners who feel they have contributed to the society that they have worked hard to fit into. New regulations that took effect on Thursday mean the two Britons, who have been in Japan for more than 10 years, now face significantly higher costs...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 2Japan adds sanctions against Russia; targets 'shadow fleet'The Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil…Japan Today
CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exportsThe Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia. Joining international efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by the fleet, Japan has decided to impose restrictions on the provision of services to 35 vessels, according to the Foreign Ministry. The measures restrict the provision of services including insurance, maritime...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Video shows bear slamming into car in northern JapanA brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away with its cub. The driver was unharmed, and police have released dashcam footage of the encounter.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 2TNL Mediagene jumps 30% on $5.5M deal to sell Japanese businessTNL Mediagene's stock price increased by 30% following a $5.5 million deal to sell its Japanese business. This transaction represents a significant business development for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 2"Society wanted to kill me": Yuho Asaka, 70 years of struggle against Japanese eugenicsPORTRAIT - Née avec la maladie des os de verre dans un Japon qui stérilisait encore les « déficients », Yuho Asaka a consacré sa vie à l’émancipation des personnes handicapées. Un documentaire rend hommage à cette militante infatigable, qui a contribué à faire abolir la législation eugéniste de son pays.Le Figaro International
MILITARYOct 2Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation on drone interception technologyUkraine wants to cooperate with Japan on developing drone interception technology and other areas as Russia's attacks continue, a former Japanese defense minister said after talks with President…Japan Today
WORLDOct 2Chinese judoka accused of biting Japanese opponent at Asian GamesJapanese judo officials said they had never seen anything like it after eventual champion Rin Maeda appeared to be bitten by her Chinese opponent at the Asian Games.…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 2Japan's unemployment rate rises to 2.5% in August, above expectationsSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Could Lady Gaga be "The Cure" for a Japanese convenience store's labor shortage?Lady Gaga is teaming up with Japanese convenience chain FamilyMart to recruit for the short-staffed company. Japan faces labor shortages nationwide as the workforce ages. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.CBS News
BUSINESSOct 1Your Hawaii Down Payment Could Buy an Entire House in JapanThe article illustrates a significant difference in real estate values by noting that a down payment for a house in Hawaii could potentially purchase an entire home in Japan. This comparison highlights stark economic disparities between global property markets.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Japan increases residency fees by 2000% amid "anxiety" over foreignersPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it more difficult for immigrants to remain in the country. Critics argue this is harming Japan's ability to address labor shortages.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Controversy: Japan scrutinizes popular animal cafesThe Japanese government will launch its first official investigation into this type of establishment. They seek to set rules to regulate a business that continues to grow.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 1Dell with Japan's largest power generator plan AI infrastructure projectDell and Japan's largest power generator are planning a joint project for AI infrastructure. This signifies a major collaboration in advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and related infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 1Why Japan is looking to Ukraine’s front lines to overhaul its defencesJapan is increasingly tapping into Ukraine’s war experience against Russia as a valuable source of intelligence on military technologies that could strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities. A visit to Kyiv this week by senior ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker and former Japanese defence minister Itsunori Onodera demonstrates this interest, analysts say, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s mounting regional security concerns. Onodera arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Gimmick or recipe for success? Japan's convenience stores test AI flavoursJapanese convenience store chains are turning to AI for dessert ideas. Some are unexpected mashups.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. The post Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria