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Citi picks unicorn Sakana AI as first strategic Japanese investment
US bank follows Salesforce and Google, citing startup's track record in finance sector
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan picks reflationists for BOJ board, echoing Takaichi's policy view
While central bank tightens monetary policy, prime minister hopes to keep rates low
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan aims to build onshore AI chip ecosystem with new R&D hubs
Government-backed centers will let companies design, test cutting-edge devices
Source: Nikkei Asia
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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
"Very reassured, everything's good. It's going to be spectacular," Infantino said in the Colombian city of Barranquilla.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran dismisses missile and nuclear claims after Trump alleges 'sinister ambitions'
U.S. President Donald Trump also laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran, saying he would not allow the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon.
Source: The Japan Times
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Top court grants retrial for deceased inmate over 1984 murder in Shiga
The decision makes it the first case in recent history in which a retrial was granted for a deceased inmate.
Source: The Japan Times
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Xi urges Germany's Merz to cooperate on AI in bid to strengthen ties
With dozens of execs in tow seeking opportunities, chancellor says decoupling would be 'mistake'
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan considers obliging airlines to deny boarding without JESTA
Also in the outline, the government indicated a plan to raise fees for foreign nationals applying for residency by up to 30 times.
Source: The Japan Times
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Magic edge Lakers as LeBron misses at buzzer
It was the Magic's fourth consecutive victory against the Lakers going back to November of 2023.
Source: The Japan Times
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Analysis: Rumors abound over Xi's next purge target ahead of NPC
A scandal more serious than Zhang Youxia's case could boil over
Source: Nikkei Asia
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