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Japan Post Insurance to shift to high-yield bonds, CEO says
The life insurer expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again as soon as April.
Source: The Japan Times
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Miho Takagi, Japan's most decorated Winter Olympian, announces retirement
The speedskater made her Olympic debut at 15 at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Source: The Japan Times
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40 years on, Japan steps up fight against workplace harassment
This year marks four decades since the equal employment opportunity law came into force, and 20 years since employers were required to take measures to prevent sexual harassment.
Source: The Japan Times
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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
After keeping secret for nearly 30 years, Eiichiro Oda has written it down on a paper, put that paper in a chest, and tossed it into the sea, where it remains even now. As both the writer and illustra
Source: SoraNews24
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Nvidia reports 73% revenue jump but warns on China uncertainties
US chip giant saw no H200 revenue from China despite Trump's approval
Source: Nikkei Asia
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South Korea’s AI-fueled stock euphoria unravels on Iran war risk
Down another 6.7% following a 7.2% drop in the previous session, the high-flying Kospi Index entered a technical correction in just three sessions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fertilizer prices spike on Iran war as experts say worse crunch may come
Impact may be worse than from Ukraine invasion, with Australia particularly at risk
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Myanmar tourists head to China as budget flights break cost barrier
With few options at home, Chongqing becomes destination for people who can afford it
Source: Nikkei Asia
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WTA players divided on five-set matches proposal at Grand Slams
USTA CEO Craig Tiley has argued that research shows interest grows as a match goes on.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shopee investment bears fruit but fails to meet market hopes
Sea's e-commerce unit posts first yearly profit; shares sag on weaker margins
Source: Nikkei Asia
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