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JAL: Profit Drop Forecast, Higher Fares Loom
Japan Airlines (JAL) anticipates a 20% net profit decrease by FY26 due to rising fuel costs. Travelers should expect higher fares starting Friday.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Wildfires 'largely under control' in northeastern Japan on 7th day
Two wildfires in northeastern Japan are now "largely under control," the head of a local town said Tuesday, as firefighting continued for a seventh day. The fires, which…
Source: Japan Today
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Gourmet capital Kyoto now has six three-Michelin-starred restaurants
The latest edition of the Michelin Guide Kyoto & Osaka sees Miyamaso earn three stars — the first time since 2020 that Kyoto has a new three-starred entry.
Source: The Japan Times
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Indonesia's GoTo says it may pass higher fuel prices to Gojek users
Superapp company posts 1st quarterly net profit as fintech business grows
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Tokyo Electron's close ties with TSMC at risk after chip tech leak
Incident may set back Japan tool maker in competition over top customer
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Komatsu expects profits to tumble 16% on Iran war, US tariffs
Japanese construction equipment maker assumes continued high oil prices for current fiscal year
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
From property viewing to mortgage: How foreigners actually buy property in Japan
Learn how foreigners actually buy property in Japan, from property viewing to mortgage. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (JST) on May 23…
Source: Japan Today
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Honda plays catch-up in Vietnam and India's e-motorcycle markets
Japanese company blindsided by Vietnam's environmental restrictions
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
The independent board was established in 1950 to advise the president and Congress on policies about science and engineering.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Lower House approves bills to raise out-of-pocket costs for OTC-like drugs
Under the new system 25% of the prices of OTC-like drugs will be added to out-of-pocket costs from March 2027, aside from those for cancer and other intractable diseases.
Source: The Japan Times
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