Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
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SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion U.S. Investment, Doubling Previous Commitment
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged \$100 billion in U.S. investments over four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs, doubling his 2016 commitment during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 11, 2021.
SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion U.S. Investment, Doubling Previous Commitment
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged \$100 billion in U.S. investments over four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs, doubling his 2016 commitment during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 11, 2021.
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Britain Joins CPTPP, Boosting Bloc's Global Economic Output
Britain joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Sunday, increasing the trade bloc's membership to 12 and its share of global economic output to 15 percent, marking the first expansion since 2018.
Britain Joins CPTPP, Boosting Bloc's Global Economic Output
Britain joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Sunday, increasing the trade bloc's membership to 12 and its share of global economic output to 15 percent, marking the first expansion since 2018.
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Kadokawa Pays $2.98M Ransom in Cryptocurrency Following Cyberattack
A Russia-linked hacking group extorted $2.98 million in cryptocurrency from Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp following a June 8th ransomware attack that compromised 1.5 terabytes of data, including employee information; the payment was confirmed via blockchain analysis despite Kadokawa's denial.
Kadokawa Pays $2.98M Ransom in Cryptocurrency Following Cyberattack
A Russia-linked hacking group extorted $2.98 million in cryptocurrency from Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp following a June 8th ransomware attack that compromised 1.5 terabytes of data, including employee information; the payment was confirmed via blockchain analysis despite Kadokawa's denial.
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"South Korean President Faces Arrest Amid Martial Law Investigation"
"South Korea's corruption investigation agency will seek to detain or arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law last week, which led to the arrest of multiple officials and an attempted suicide by the former defense minister. The opposition plans to impeach ...
"South Korean President Faces Arrest Amid Martial Law Investigation"
"South Korea's corruption investigation agency will seek to detain or arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law last week, which led to the arrest of multiple officials and an attempted suicide by the former defense minister. The opposition plans to impeach ...
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Han Kang's Nobel Win Highlights South Korea's Political Turmoil
South Korean author Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature on Tuesday in Stockholm, days after South Korea experienced a brief period of martial law, adding significance to her works exploring historical traumas and human resilience.
Han Kang's Nobel Win Highlights South Korea's Political Turmoil
South Korean author Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature on Tuesday in Stockholm, days after South Korea experienced a brief period of martial law, adding significance to her works exploring historical traumas and human resilience.
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Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Trump Hosts Widow of Shinzo Abe Amid Strained Ties with Current Japanese Prime Minister
President-elect Donald Trump hosted Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, for a private dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday, marking his first known meeting with a Japanese individual since winning the November 5th election.
Trump Hosts Widow of Shinzo Abe Amid Strained Ties with Current Japanese Prime Minister
President-elect Donald Trump hosted Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, for a private dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday, marking his first known meeting with a Japanese individual since winning the November 5th election.
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"Yoon Declares Martial Law, Sudo Acquitted, China's Economic Plans for 2025"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3rd, sparking outrage; a Japanese court acquitted Saki Sudo of murder due to inconclusive evidence; China plans proactive fiscal steps and looser monetary policy for 2025."
"Yoon Declares Martial Law, Sudo Acquitted, China's Economic Plans for 2025"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3rd, sparking outrage; a Japanese court acquitted Saki Sudo of murder due to inconclusive evidence; China plans proactive fiscal steps and looser monetary policy for 2025."
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Japan to Raise Tax Deduction Cap for Dependents to $9,900
Japan's ruling parties will raise the income cap for tax deductions on dependents aged 19-22 to \$9,900 from \$6,800, potentially starting next year, as part of a deal with the opposition to pass a \$277 billion supplementary budget. This addresses concerns that the previous cap discouraged part-tim...
Japan to Raise Tax Deduction Cap for Dependents to $9,900
Japan's ruling parties will raise the income cap for tax deductions on dependents aged 19-22 to \$9,900 from \$6,800, potentially starting next year, as part of a deal with the opposition to pass a \$277 billion supplementary budget. This addresses concerns that the previous cap discouraged part-tim...
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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese A-bomb Survivors Group
Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading atomic bomb survivors group, received the Nobel Peace Prize on December 11th for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons, aiming to energize the movement amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese A-bomb Survivors Group
Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading atomic bomb survivors group, received the Nobel Peace Prize on December 11th for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons, aiming to energize the movement amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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U.S. Grounds Osprey Aircraft Again Due to Safety Concerns
The U.S. military has temporarily grounded all its V-22 Osprey aircraft due to safety concerns, following a recent precautionary landing and a deadly crash last November in Japan that killed eight service members. This is the second grounding in under a year.
U.S. Grounds Osprey Aircraft Again Due to Safety Concerns
The U.S. military has temporarily grounded all its V-22 Osprey aircraft due to safety concerns, following a recent precautionary landing and a deadly crash last November in Japan that killed eight service members. This is the second grounding in under a year.
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