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Crowded market street in Asakusa, Tokyo, lined with lantern-lit stalls and cherry blossoms, with Sensō-ji Temple gate in the background at sunset.

Japan tourist boom breaks records in November 2025

Japan recorded its strongest tourism performance on record in November 2025, with international arrivals rising 10.4% year on year and...
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Senior executives shaking hands at a corporate partnership event, with Mizuho and Avendus logos in the background, symbolising cross-border financial collaboration and strategic investment.

Mizuho Avendus deal signals Japan’s next India push in investment banking

Mizuho Securities is acquiring a controlling stake in Avendus for $523 million, marking a major step in Japan’s expansion into...
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Exterior sign of Nomura displayed on a modern office building pillar, representing the Japanese financial services group in an urban business setting.

Nomura’s private-debt deal hunt signals Japan’s next phase in alternative assets

Nomura is seeking private-debt acquisitions to scale its alternative assets business, targeting growth from about US$19 billion in 2025 to...
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Night view of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo with illuminated billboards, busy pedestrian crossings, and light trails from passing vehicles in one of Japan’s busiest commercial districts.

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust targets Broadmedia in tender offer, testing Japan’s content-tech value

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust has launched a partial tender offer to buy more shares in Tokyo-listed Broadmedia, a group spanning...
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Startup founder presenting on stage at the Extreme Tech Challenge Japan Competition, speaking at a podium in front of judges and an audience at a technology innovation event.

XTC Japan 2026 opens applications, putting deep-tech founders on a global stage

XTC Japan 2026 has opened applications for deep-tech startups to pitch on 3 March 2026 in Tokyo, alongside Japan Innovation...
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Shintaro Yamada

A graduate of Waseda University, Yamada started as a game developer before founding Mercari in 2013. His vision was to...
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Singapore skyline at dusk featuring Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade Theatres, and the illuminated central business district overlooking Marina Bay.

Singapore’s AI startup hubs expand into Southeast Asia and Japan

Singapore’s AI startup ecosystem is evolving from local testbed to regional launchpad. Backed by National AI Strategy 2.0 and rising...
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Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama's polka dots, Infinity Rooms, and surreal sculptures have redefined the boundaries of contemporary art across continents and generations....
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Micron Technology logo on a modern corporate office building, representing the U.S. semiconductor and memory-chip manufacturer in the global tech industry.

Micron’s US$9.6 billion Hiroshima HBM plant strengthens Japan’s AI memory push

Micron Technology will invest about US$9.6 billion to build a high-bandwidth memory plant in Hiroshima, Japan. Supported by state subsidies,...
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Seoul skyline at dusk in winter, with Namsan Mountain and N Seoul Tower glowing above the city’s high-rise business district.

South Korea overtakes Japan as top destination for Chinese tourists

South Korea has become the most popular overseas destination for Chinese tourists, surpassing Japan in recent bookings. Powered by K-pop...
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Panoramic view of Singapore’s skyline at dusk, featuring Marina Bay Sands, modern skyscrapers, and the circular-roofed Supreme Court building, illuminated against the evening sky.

Singapore firms eye new opportunities in African markets

Singapore companies are looking to African markets for growth, with...
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Night view of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo with illuminated billboards, busy pedestrian crossings, and light trails from passing vehicles in one of Japan’s busiest commercial districts.

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust targets Broadmedia in tender offer, testing Japan’s content-tech value

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust has launched a partial tender offer...
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Miranda Qu

Miranda Qu's pioneering work with Xiaohongshu has reshaped online shopping...
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