Japan
A panel has called on the Bank of Japan to proceed carefully with any interest rate increases.
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SoftBank Corp. announced plans to partner with South Korean firms to produce large-scale batteries for AI data centers, with mass production targeted for the fiscal year starting next April.
MUFG and Google will develop an artificial intelligence-powered service to support customers with online shopping and payments.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average surged 5.6 percent to close at a record 62,833.84 on optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran agreement.
May 11, 2026 08:32
China defeats Japan to win 12th straight table tennis title
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