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Another iPS product approved for public insurance coverage in Japan
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BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say
The Bank of Japan is reportedly on alert for upside inflation risks that could prompt faster interest rate hikes than currently anticipated by markets, according to sources familiar with its thinking.
Why it matters
While focused on Japan, a significant shift in the Bank of Japan's monetary policy could have ripple effects across global financial markets, influencing investor sentiment and potentially impacting Singapore's trade and investment landscape.
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China
Japan says Chinese and Russian warships held live-fire drills within its EEZ
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi revealed that Chinese and Russian warships held live-fire drills within Japan's EEZ, highlighting their deepening military cooperation.
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Japan
IHI CFO Outlines Ambitious Growth Plan, Targets 3000 Billion Yen in Operating Profit by 2031
IHI's CFO, Soichiro Mori, outlined the company's growth plan, which includes investments in new technologies, expansion of its business in the defense sector, and increased shareholder returns. The company aims to increase its operating profit to 3000 billion yen by 2031.
toyokeizai.net
Crypto
Japanese logistics company eyes JPYC stablecoin to pay drivers
AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, a major Japanese logistics company, plans to use the JPYC stablecoin to pay fees and compensation to individual contractors who handle transportation, including truck drivers. This will allow for faster and more frequent payments without transfer fees.
cointelegraph.com
AI
What to watch for after Jensen Huang's Japan visit
Nvidia's Jensen Huang visited Japan, securing deals with the country's industrial giants to build the physical-AI era. The projects include Noetra, a sovereign-AI play, and Toyota's cars and physical AI. Japan wants to own the software brain and is committing up to 1 trillion yen to back it.
techcrunch.com
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