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LDP panel approves government proposal to revise retrial system
The approval paves the way for the revision — a top priority for the government — to be submitted to the current parliamentary session.
Source: The Japan Times
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Heatstroke doubles risks for cataracts, Japanese study finds
The study by researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology is the largest one to show a possible link between a rise in body temperature and the condition.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump-Xi summit live: US president arrives in Beijing
Chinese state mouthpieces signal government's expectations and red lines
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan suspends Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials
Jones will miss Japan's Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss
Like other Japanese carmakers, Nissan is being squeezed by U.S. tariffs, the Middle East war and fierce competition from Chinese rivals, but it also has its own issues.
Source: The Japan Times
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SoftBank profit jumps, emboldens Son to bet more on OpenAI
SoftBank earned a net income of ¥1.83 trillion in its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of ¥295.2 billion.
Source: The Japan Times
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BOJ’s policy rate likely to reach 2% by end-2027, OECD says
The report marks the OECD's first survey on Japan since January 2024, when the BOJ's policy rate was still in negative territory.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump, Xi set to talk trade after 30% drop during tariff war
US imports from Vietnam, India have offset the biggest declines in Chinese goods
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tencent and Alibaba sales disappoint as AI monetization efforts fall short
Sources say Alibaba out of DeepSeek deal; Tencent still aiming to invest
Source: Nikkei Asia
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US-China Relations: Impact on Japan Travel
The evolving US-China dynamic, highlighted by recent summits, suggests a shift in global power. For travelers to Japan, this could influence economic factors and regional stability.
Source: The Japan Times
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