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Japan Exports Jump 23.2% in July, But Energy Costs Widen Trade Deficit

Japan's July exports jumped 23.2% on strong chip and auto shipments, but record imports and high energy costs extended its trade deficit for a third month.

Toyota Doubles Quarterly Profit to $9.4 Billion on Weak Yen, US Demand

Toyota nearly doubled fiscal first-quarter profit to $9.4 billion on a weak yen and strong US and India demand, while lifting its full-year sales forecast.

Sony and TSMC to Invest $4.7 Billion in Image-Sensor Joint Venture

Sony and TSMC will invest $4.7 billion in a joint venture to produce image sensors, deepening their chipmaking partnership in Japan.

Yen Weakens Again After Intervention Fades, But Japan Retains $1 Trillion Firepower

The yen is sliding again weeks after intervention faded, but Japan's roughly $1 trillion in reserves leaves room for further yen-buying, Goldman Sachs says

Most Japanese Firms Have Yet to Fully Adopt AI, Reuters Poll Finds

A Reuters survey finds most Japanese companies have yet to fully embrace AI, with risk aversion, legacy systems and talent shortages slowing adoption.

Sony and TSMC Plan $6.3 Billion Joint Venture to Produce Image Sensors in Japan

Sony and TSMC are set to invest about $6.3 billion in a joint venture to manufacture advanced image sensors in Japan, deepening their chip partnership.

Washington Funded Yen Intervention by Selling Euros to Shield Treasury Market, Reports Reveal

New reporting reveals Washington sold euros rather than Treasurys to fund its yen intervention, shielding the sensitive U.S. bond market as the yen holds g

US Joins Japan in Rare Yen Intervention to Curb Volatility and Steady Asian Markets

The US bought yen alongside Japan to curb currency volatility and reduce risks to Asian markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, in a rare joint mov

US Joins Japan in Rare Currency Intervention to Prop Up the Faltering Yen

The US has joined Japan in a rare coordinated currency intervention to support the faltering yen, with analysts questioning the reported use of euros.

Powerful Earthquake Kills 13 in Southwestern Japan as Rescue Teams Race to Find Survivors

A powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto region has killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds as rescue teams search for survivors.

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