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Vietnam prepares crypto market debut as players line up
Strict rules and high capital thresholds may limit competition and early liquidity
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Bank of Japan set to hold rates steady, with Iran war a factor
Forecasts have changed significantly in recent weeks as conflict continues and the price of oil remains high.
Source: The Japan Times
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Editor's Choice: Energy crisis drives India toward EVs as Asia's auto map shifts
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Source: Nikkei Asia
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From VW to Nissan, automakers bet on 'in China, for global' strategies
Foreign brands to tap China's low-cost manufacturing, in-car tech for exports
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Haruki Murakami to release first novel in three years with ‘The Tale of Kaho’
The beloved author's new work, set to be released July 3, marks his first female-led novel — and a return to the uncanny.
Source: The Japan Times
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Half of disadvantaged mothers in Japan lack child care products, survey finds
When asked about concerns, 88% of respondents said they could not work as much as they wanted to due to pregnancy or childbirth.
Source: The Japan Times
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Thai main opposition leader at risk over lese-majeste reform bid
Supreme Court accepts petition against former Move Forward Party members
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Final Fantasy XIV VR experience will give you the chance to prove you’re the kweh-kist Chocobo jockey around. Fukushima recently unveiled a travel promotion in conjunction with Final Fantasy, inviting
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Many people with dreams are poised to save understaffed kitchens, but they’re currently stuck behind a bureaucratic velvet rope. Two facets of Japanese culture that are world-renowned are its incredib
Source: SoraNews24
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Record 8,196 in Japan serve as 'community reactivators'
The government aims to increase the number of community reactivators to 10,000 by the end of March 2027.
Source: The Japan Times
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