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Shares skid in Asia as oil rises, rate hikes loom
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (598+ words) SYDNEY: Share markets slid in Asia on Monday as supply concerns caused oil prices to spike anew, while investors braced for possible interest rate hikes in both the United States and Japan this week. Brent climbed 3% as new strikes on…...
Yamanashi Pref. decides to charge for helicopter rescues on Mt. Fuji
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (178+ words) Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture has decided to start charging climbers for rescue operations by its disaster prevention helicopter on Mt. Fuji during the closed season if they fail to submit climbing plans, prefectural sources said Monday. Yamanashi Pref. decides to charge…...
BREAKING NEWS: Fujitsu to sell Japan-made AI chip globally from November
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (127+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...
Fujitsu to sell Japan-made AI chip globally from November
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (143+ words) TOKYO - Fujitsu Ltd. said Monday that it will begin global sales in November of "Monaka," a Japan-made central processing unit that functions as the brain of artificial intelligence systems. The telecommunications and computer maker also said it will sell domestically…...
N. Korea conducts joint long-range artillery, missile drill, vows to 'completely destroy' enemy forces
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (284+ words) 'All strike weapons hit targets 100%,' KCNA reports; Rodong Sinmun keeps silent North Korea said it conducted a joint strike drill involving long-range artillery and missile units on Saturday. Leader Kim Jong-un did not attend the exercise. Subunits selected from five…...
Japan’s Nidec to close Cambodia plant and shift production to Thailand
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (643+ words) Japanese motor maker Nidec is to close its only factory in Cambodia and shift the work to Thailand, blaming continued disruption along the two countries’ border. Nidec Die-casting (Cambodia) will stop production at its plant in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province,…...
Helicopter Rescues on Mt. Fuji to Charge Fee
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (566+ words) YAMANASHI - Climbers who get into trouble on Mount Fuji during the official closed season could be charged for rescue by disaster-prevention helicopters under new safety measures being considered by Yamanashi Prefecture. The prefectural government plans to strengthen measures against climbing…...
EM Asia FX slip as oil surge pressures importers; AI concerns hit tech-heavy markets
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (52+ words) Published on 09/14/2026 at 12:43 am EDT - Modified on 09/14/2026 at 12:45 am EDT TSMC in Talks to Raise Prices Up to 10% Next Year: Nikkei July 21, 2026 at 06:29 am EDT What could shake TSMC? AI boosts Taiwan's exports, overshadowed by geopolitical risks...
AI safety concerns: SoftBank shares slide 13% after AI chiefs sound alarm on safety
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (371+ words) SoftBank shares slide 13% after AI chiefs sound alarm on safety The Economic Times SoftBank Group Corp.âs shares slid the most in nearly three months after the heads of Anthropic PBC and OpenAI called on developers to tap the…...
Don't Call Us 'Little Kyoto': Japanese Towns Rethink the Label
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (555+ words) The term "Little Kyoto" is used by some Japanese municipalities whose landscapes resemble Kyoto or that have historical ties to the ancient capital. It has helped them promote their regions, but many are now moving away from it. The National…...