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10 Giugno 2026

Nikkei Average Drops on Sales of AI, Semiconductor Issues

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell on Wednesday, pressured by profit-taking sales of heavily weighted artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related issues, which had been viewed as overheated, amid growing expectations of a U.S. interest rate hike and escalating
10 Giugno 2026

Takaichi, Modi May Meet in Indian State of Assam July 1

New Delhi, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, may meet in Assam on July 1, during Takaichi’s first visit to India since taking office, the chief minister of the northeastern Indian state has said.
10 Giugno 2026

Japan Rushing to Develop AI Tools to Aid Surgeons

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Moves are underway in Japan to develop artificial intelligence tools designed to help reduce burdens on surgeons. While the number of cancer patients in the country is projected to peak around 2040 amid an aging population, not enough
10 Giugno 2026

Japan, Malaysia Affirm Cooperation on Stable LNG Supplies

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, on Wednesday affirmed their cooperation to ensure stable supplies of liquefied natural gas from Malaysia to Japan amid tensions in the Middle East. At their meeting at
10 Giugno 2026

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Brand

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese sporting goods maker Asics Corp. said Wednesday that it will spin off its Onitsuka Tiger sneaker brand business on Jan. 1 next year. OT Group Corp., an Asics unit, will take over the brand, which is expanding
10 Giugno 2026

Nikkei Briefly Sheds over 1,600 Points in Afternoon

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average temporarily plunged more than 1,600 points in afternoon trading on Wednesday. At 1:48 p.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section dropped 1,638.86 points,
10 Giugno 2026

Japan Makes Digital Textbooks Official

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s parliament approved Wednesday legislation to allow the use of digital textbooks as official teaching materials in classes. With amendments to the school education law and other relevant laws enacted at a plenary meeting of the House of
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