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Weak Demand in Japanese Bond Auctions Forces BoJ to Rethink Strategy

Weak demand in recent Japanese 20 and 40-year bond auctions has sent yields soaring, forcing the Bank of Japan to rethink its debt issuance strategy amid global economic uncertainty stemming from Trump's trade policies and reduced demand from major investors.

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Japan to Sell Rice Directly to Retailers to Curb Soaring Prices

The Japanese government announced the direct sale of 300,000 metric tons of rice to major retailers at a 47% discount to combat soaring prices, aiming for store availability by June 1, following failed auctions and a significant price increase in the retail market.

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Zero Hunger
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Japan PM Vows Support for U.S. Shipbuilding, Better SDF Treatment

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged support for the U.S. shipbuilding industry and better treatment for SDF personnel, while a poll shows nearly 60% of Japanese expect rice prices to fall with the new farm minister.

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China Softens Stance Toward Japan in Joint Statement with Russia

China and Russia issued a joint statement omitting references to Northeast Asian security and disputed islands to avoid straining relations with Japan, showcasing China's attempt to balance its relationship with Moscow and Tokyo amid increasing US-China tensions.

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Leo Defends Featherweight Title Against Kameda in Japan

IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo defends his title against former champion Tomoki Kameda in Osaka, Japan on May 24th at 2 a.m. ET, live-streamed on Pro Box TV YouTube, with the winner potentially facing Naoya Inoue.

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Japan to Intervene After US Revokes Harvard's Student Visa Certification

The U.S. revoked Harvard's certification to accept international students, affecting 260 Japanese students, prompting Japan to seek mitigation from the U.S. government due to escalating tensions over campus protests and diversity policies.

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Quality Education
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Putin Acknowledges Setback in Russia-Japan Peace Treaty Efforts Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, acknowledging past progress on a peace treaty but citing the current political climate as an insurmountable obstacle; bilateral relations have severely deteriorated due to Japan's sanctions against Russ...

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Japan's Trash Can Dilemma: Culture, Security, and Tourism Clash

Japan's limited public trash cans, a consequence of the 1995 Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack, unexpectedly reduced waste; however, this cultural practice now clashes with the rising number of tourists who find it inconvenient.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Nissan Bets on New Hybrid Technology for Turnaround

Facing a $4.5 billion loss, Nissan is betting on its new e-Power hybrid technology—which never needs charging—to boost sales, particularly in the U.S., where it's cutting 15% of its global workforce and closing seven auto plants.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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U.S. Recognizes Japan's Growing Economic Importance

Japan's chief tariff negotiator stated that the U.S. increasingly values Japan's economy after meetings with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Friday, focusing on trade, non-tariff barriers, and economic security.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Japan's Core Inflation Hits 3.5%, Highest in Over Two Years

Japan's core consumer prices jumped 3.5% in April, the highest in over two years, due to reduced government subsidies, record rice prices (up 98.4%), and rising energy costs (9.3%), exceeding the Bank of Japan's 2% target and potentially influencing monetary policy decisions.

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CPPIB's 9.3% Return Driven by Dividend-Paying Stocks

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) reported a 9.3% return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reaching $714.4 billion in assets, thanks to strategic investments in dividend-paying stocks such as Quebecor Inc., Teck Resources Ltd., Sabesp, WSP Global Inc., and Asahi Group Holdings...

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