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Japan Foods sinks into the red with S$1.6 million net loss in H1
The group says net loss comes from higher year-on-year overall operating expenses JAPAN Foods logged a S$1.6 million net loss for its…
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Stocks to watch: Jardine C&C, StarHub, First Resources, Civmec, GP Industries, Japan Foods
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Nov 14): Jardine Cycle and Carriage…
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Vietnam tech champion accelerates AI push with Japan expansion
VIETNAM’S software and telecommunications champion FPT plans to open an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Japan next year,…
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SoftBank to get first new Nvidia chips for Japan supercomputer
SOFTBANK Group will be the first Nvidia customer to build a supercomputer based on the chipmaker’s new Blackwell design, a move to meet…
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Russia nuclear attack submarine detected near US ally's waters
For the first time, Japan has detected an advanced type of Russian nuclear-powered submarine armed with long-range cruise missiles near…
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ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world’s first sovereign guarantees
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) will increase its climate-related lending by up to US$7.2 billion after the United States and Japan…
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BANK of Japan hints at caution on rate hike with no clear December hint
BANK of Japan (BOJ) board members discussed the need for caution on raising its benchmark rate and offered no clear hint of a move next…
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Goldman promotes Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan bankers to partner
GOLDMAN Sachs promoted three Japanese nationals to its highest rank of executives, the most in more than a decade, after a revival in…
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Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines
In offering electric air taxi services in Japan, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) has teamed with Soracle Corporation, a joint venture between…
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Nissan cuts 9,000 Jobs amid declining sales and rising costs
Nissan, the Japanese automaker, announced it will cut 9,000 jobs— six percent of its 133,000 global workforce— after experiencing a…
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Snow back on Mount Fuji after longest absence
Japan's Mount Fuji has seen its first snowfall after going through the longest period without snow since records began 130 years ago. Snow…
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Toyota keeps profit outlook despite weakness in Japan, China
TOYOTA Motor kept its annual profit outlook intact despite reporting quarterly results that were dragged down in Japan and China, as the…
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Japan Launches Wooden Satellite
Timber Up Japan has successfully launched the world's first satellite made of wood. The spacecraft, dubbed LignoSat, came about as a…
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Japan Has a Tow Truck Competition Where Pros Race to Gently Tip Over Cars
Japan is turning driving a tow truck into a competitive sport, and the public’s invited to watch. The annual JAF Road Service Competition…
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US B-1B bomber sent to North Korea's doorstep as warning to Kim
The United States sent a bomber to Northeast Asia for a trilateral aerial exercise with its allies on Sunday, following North Korea's test…
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Japan's rising minimum wage likely to push up inflation, BOJ says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's rising minimum wage is likely to push up inflation mainly through higher services prices, the…