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Sony CFO Calls Xperia Brand 'Very Important' Part of Business Amidst Ongoing Challenges
Sony Group CFO Sue Lin called the Xperia brand a "very important business" during Thursday’s financial results briefing, affirming plans to continue its smartphone focus alongside other communication technologies. Her remarks came after a major Xperia 1 VII glitch, causing shutdowns, random reboots, or power failures, which prompted a sales halt ...
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Japanese Automaker Toyota Cuts Profit Forecast Amid Trump Tariff Threat
The Trump administration in April imposed a 25 percent levy on Japanese cars imported into the United States, dealing a hefty blow to Japan and its crucial auto sector.
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Trump's First Five Trade Deals Ahead Of August 1 Deadline
Japan and the Philippines take to five the number of countries that have concluded trade deals with the United States ahead of an August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump to avoid punitive tariff rates.
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Trump Says US And Japan Reach Trade Deal With 'Reciprocal' Rate At 15%
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has agreed to a trade deal with Japan, which would see a 15 percent US tariff on Japanese goods.
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Japan Inflation Raise Rice Prices By 99% In June, Pressure Mounts On PM
Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections this weekend.
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Suzuki Jimny Nomade (5-Door) Races Past Mercedes-Benz In Japan, But There's A Catch
In the Japanese market, Suzuki managed to import more Jimny SUVs than Mercedes-Benz could with its full line-up at hand.
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Global Matcha 'Obsession' Drinks Japan Tea Farms Dry
At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.
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Japan Enacts Law Obliging Big Firms To Join Carbon Trading By 2026
Japan's parliament enacted a law on Wednesday obliging hundreds of major companies to participate in a carbon emission trading system as part of its efforts to achieve the country's climate goals.
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Honda Cars India To Launch New BEV Next Fiscal Year; Will Focus On Hybrids Too
Takashi Nakajima, New President and CEO, Honda Cars India announced that India will be a top 3 market for Honda after Japan and USA, along with shedding light on new EV launch and hybrids.
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Nintendo Sees Overwhelming Demand for Switch 2 in Japan
Nintendo said it sees overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan. The Kyoto-based company introduced a lottery system to deal with high demand in its domestic market, putting a priority on customers who played frequently and made online subscription purchases on the original Switch.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Best Selling Game in the US Since Launch: Circana
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a bona fide success for Ubisoft. The action-adventure title has been the best-selling game in the US throughout the three weeks since its launch, as per data from market research firm Circana.
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Apple Takes Top Spot for First-Quarter Smartphone Sales, Data Shows
Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter on the back of the iPhone 16e's launch. The International Data Corporation, which tracks mobile phone shipments, said global shipments rose 1.5 percent in the first quarter, with Apple rushing to stockpile units to avoid tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump.
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Stocks Jump After Trump Pauses Tariffs, Nasdaq Sees Best Day in 24 Years
Most stock markets across the world rebounded strongly after US President Donald Trump's stunning U-turn on sweeping reciprocal tariffs on most trading partners.
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Asian Stocks Rebound Despite Trump's Latest China Tariff Threat
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region seem to regain some calm after Monday's "bloodbath" amid fears about worsening consumer finances following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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Japan, Taiwan Markets Hit Circuit Breaker As Trump Tariffs Deepen Panic
Asian stock markets took a huge plunge Monday as market sell-off tied to US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs continued.
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Sony CFO Calls Xperia Brand 'Very Important' Part of Business Amidst Ongoing Challenges
Sony Group CFO Sue Lin called the Xperia brand a "very important business" during Thursday’s financial results briefing, affirming plans to continue its smartphone focus alongside other communication technologies. Her remarks came after a major Xperia 1 VII glitch, causing shutdowns, random reboots, or power failures, which prompted a sales halt ...
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Japanese Automaker Toyota Cuts Profit Forecast Amid Trump Tariff Threat
The Trump administration in April imposed a 25 percent levy on Japanese cars imported into the United States, dealing a hefty blow to Japan and its crucial auto sector.
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Trump's First Five Trade Deals Ahead Of August 1 Deadline
Japan and the Philippines take to five the number of countries that have concluded trade deals with the United States ahead of an August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump to avoid punitive tariff rates.
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Trump Says US And Japan Reach Trade Deal With 'Reciprocal' Rate At 15%
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has agreed to a trade deal with Japan, which would see a 15 percent US tariff on Japanese goods.
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Japan Inflation Raise Rice Prices By 99% In June, Pressure Mounts On PM
Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections this weekend.
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Suzuki Jimny Nomade (5-Door) Races Past Mercedes-Benz In Japan, But There's A Catch
In the Japanese market, Suzuki managed to import more Jimny SUVs than Mercedes-Benz could with its full line-up at hand.
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Global Matcha 'Obsession' Drinks Japan Tea Farms Dry
At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.
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Japan Enacts Law Obliging Big Firms To Join Carbon Trading By 2026
Japan's parliament enacted a law on Wednesday obliging hundreds of major companies to participate in a carbon emission trading system as part of its efforts to achieve the country's climate goals.
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Honda Cars India To Launch New BEV Next Fiscal Year; Will Focus On Hybrids Too
Takashi Nakajima, New President and CEO, Honda Cars India announced that India will be a top 3 market for Honda after Japan and USA, along with shedding light on new EV launch and hybrids.
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Nintendo Sees Overwhelming Demand for Switch 2 in Japan
Nintendo said it sees overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan. The Kyoto-based company introduced a lottery system to deal with high demand in its domestic market, putting a priority on customers who played frequently and made online subscription purchases on the original Switch.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Best Selling Game in the US Since Launch: Circana
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a bona fide success for Ubisoft. The action-adventure title has been the best-selling game in the US throughout the three weeks since its launch, as per data from market research firm Circana.
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Apple Takes Top Spot for First-Quarter Smartphone Sales, Data Shows
Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter on the back of the iPhone 16e's launch. The International Data Corporation, which tracks mobile phone shipments, said global shipments rose 1.5 percent in the first quarter, with Apple rushing to stockpile units to avoid tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump.
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Stocks Jump After Trump Pauses Tariffs, Nasdaq Sees Best Day in 24 Years
Most stock markets across the world rebounded strongly after US President Donald Trump's stunning U-turn on sweeping reciprocal tariffs on most trading partners.
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Asian Stocks Rebound Despite Trump's Latest China Tariff Threat
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region seem to regain some calm after Monday's "bloodbath" amid fears about worsening consumer finances following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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Japan, Taiwan Markets Hit Circuit Breaker As Trump Tariffs Deepen Panic
Asian stock markets took a huge plunge Monday as market sell-off tied to US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs continued.
