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Japan faces surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and data leaks

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Latest: Cyberattacks in Japan lead to financial losses and data leaks

Japan’s cybersecurity crisis has intensified with massive new data breaches and the emergence of highly efficient, autonomous AI-driven attacks. By late 2026, the scale of data loss reached unprecedented levels, with rec

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BYD expands global EV, hybrid and luxury lineup

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Latest: BYD and Chery advance ultra-fast EV charging technology

Since July 2026, BYD has accelerated its global rollout of electric, plug-in-hybrid, and performance models. In Japan, the RACCO electric kei-car and mini-van have seen significant interest; despite initial internal hesi

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Cyberattacks on Japanese financial services

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Latest: GMO Internet apologizes for cyberattack on cloud service

A series of significant cyberattacks has targeted Japanese financial institutions. GMO Internet Group reported a major breach of its ‘Onamae.com Desktop Cloud’ service, which impacted up to 26,739 servers used for automa

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Japan PM Takaichi faces economic scrutiny and cabinet crisis

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Latest: Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary reflects on Takaichi administration's first year

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has detailed a ‘Japan Growth Strategy’ to be implemented by the end of 2026, targeting 17 strategic sectors. A central component is a proposal to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% t

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Japan food consumption tax reduction proposal

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Latest: Japan to implement temporary 1% consumption tax on food from 2027

The Japanese government has finalized a plan to reduce the consumption tax on food and beverages to 1% for a two-year period, effective April 1, 2027. This temporary rate consists of a 0.78% national tax component and a

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Japan court ruling on minor election campaigning

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Latest: Tokyo District Court rules ban on minor election campaigning unconstitutional

The Tokyo District Court ruled that a provision in Japan’s Public Offices Election Act, which prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from conducting independent election campaigns, is unconstitutional. The court foun

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