Bank of Japan ends negative interest rate in historic move
The Bank of Japan lifts its negative interest rate policy and raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
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Childrens Day dolls featuring Ohtani Shohei and others revealed
Japanese dollmaker Kyugetsu revealed its new Children’s Day dolls that are modelled after sports figures that are expect...
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Kairos rocket explodes shortly after maiden launch
Kairos, the commercial rocket developed by Space One, launches from a private launch pad in western Japan, but explodes ...
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Japan's Nikkei stock index tops 40,000 for first time
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average tops 40,000 for the first time on March 4 and closes at a record high on the strength of IT...
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Meta's Zuckerburg discusses AI with Japanese PM Kishida
Visiting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and discusses AI and its regulation.
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All Nippon Airways to cater to domestic shopper's fast-delivery needs
All Nippon Airways will strengthen its air cargo business to cater to fast-delivery needs in Japan.
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AI technology allows preschoolers to converse with anime character
With the help of generative AI technology, preschool children can converse with anime character Shimajiro.
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New semiconductor manufacturing plant opens in southwestern Japan
The opening ceremony for a large-scale semi-conductor manufacturing plant by Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing giant...
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Nikkei index soars to all-time peak topping 39000
The Nikkei closed at above 39,000 for the first time ever, breaking record that was set 34 years ago.
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Japan pledges continued support to Ukraine at reconstruction conference in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio pledges continued support to Ukraine at the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion...
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