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BOJ weighs faster rate hikes amid rising inflation

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Latest: Japan interest rate hikes impact hospitality and mortgage holders

Japan’s economic landscape remains defined by a tension between rising inflation risks and cooling domestic demand. While the Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%—a 31-year high—policy

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RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026 in Fukuoka

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Latest: Fukuoka to host ‘LOCAL SHOUT!’ startup co-creation event

Fukuoka City and Cohh Co., Ltd. have announced the RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026, a flagship event of the Fukuoka Co-Creation Innovation Week scheduled for October 7–11, 2026. The summit aims to establish Fukuoka as a ce

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Snow Man members appointed brand ambassadors

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Latest: Ren Meguro appointed Mizuho Financial Group brand ambassador

Members of the Japanese group Snow Man have secured high-profile brand ambassador roles for different industries. In mid-September 2026, Koji Mukai was appointed as a brand ambassador for Burberry. Burberry’s Chief Crea

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Radiant World fraud allegations and escalating legal battles

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Latest: Radiant World faces fraud allegations and multi-billion dollar lawsuits

Radiant World Corporation, a Singapore-based iron ore trader founded by Pinkesh Nahar, is facing a potential collapse following allegations that the company provided falsified documents and invalid invoices to secure fin

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US market outlook and AI sector investment analysis

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Latest: Wall Street reassesses AI investments amid calls to pace frontier model development

Financial analysts remain divided regarding the sustainability of artificial intelligence-driven growth. While some experts, such as HSBC’s Willem Sels, argue that American stocks are not as overvalued as critics suggest

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Stripe and Advent end takeover bid for PayPal

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Latest: PayPal CEO rejects $50B buyout to pursue independent turnaround

In mid-July 2026, Stripe and Advent International submitted an unsolicited $53 billion joint bid to acquire PayPal at $60.50 per share. PayPal’s board rejected the offer, stating it was inadequate and fell below the $70-

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