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japantimes. co. jp > business > 05/26/2026 > companies > japan-ai-stocks-fragility

Japan cable maker rout exposes cracks in AI infrastructure rally

2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (160+ words) Fujikura almost halved in value in the week through May 20 as investors rushed to dump its stock following a disappointing earnings forecast and lackluster medium-term plan. Japan cable maker rout exposes cracks in AI infrastructure rally A $40 billion selloff in…...

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japantimes. co. jp > business > 05/26/2026 > tsmc-taiwan-market-value-india

TSMC's relentless rise powers Taiwan's market value above India

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (157+ words) The island's market capitalization climbed to $4. 95 trillion as of Monday, while India's value has dropped to $4. 92 trillion. TSMC's relentless rise powers Taiwan's market value above India Taiwan overtook India in stock market value, powered mainly by a breakneck rally in…...

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japantimes. co. jp > news > 05/25/2026 > japan > politics > takaichi-trump-xi-china-japan

Xi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan's "remilitarization' during Trump summit

1+ day, 43+ min ago  (134+ words) Chinese leader Xi Jinping strongly criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Japan's "remilitarization" during his summit with U. S. President Donald Trump in Beijing earlier this month, according. .. Xi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan's "remilitarization' during Trump summit Chinese leader Xi Jinping…...

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japantimes. co. jp > news > 05/25/2026 > world > politics > trump-iran-deal-us-blockade

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U. S. blockade stays

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (162+ words) The Japan Times Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U. S. blockade stays WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD " U. S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down…...

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japantimes. co. jp > business > 05/24/2026 > japanese-firms-record-2025-profits

Japanese listed firms log record net profits in 2025

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (287+ words) Combined net profits at Japanese listed companies in fiscal 2025 rose 9. 0% from the previous year to a record "54. 7 trillion, according to SMBC Nikko Securities. The figure for the year ended in March hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year,…...

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japantimes. co. jp > news > 05/24/2026 > japan > politics > ldp-jip-dpp-emergency-clause-constitution

LDP, JIP and DPP seek emergency clause in Constitution

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (139+ words) LDP, JIP, DPFP seek emergency clause in Constitution The Japan Times LDP, JIP and DPP seek emergency clause in Constitution The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party and the opposition Democratic Party for the People…...

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japantimes. co. jp > news > 05/24/2026 > world > politics > starmer-lame-duck-status

Starmer's lame duck status risks policymaking paralysis in U. K.

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (225+ words) The Japan Times Starmer's lame duck status risks policymaking paralysis in U. K. Britain will have to wait weeks, if not months, for confirmation that it's getting a new prime minister. And the gears of government are starting to slow as the…...

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japantimes. co. jp > commentary > 05/24/2026 > japan > nintendo-gamers-love-surprises

Nintendo gamers love surprises. Investors don't.

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (149+ words) The Japan Times Nintendo gamers love surprises. Investors don't. The game maker's stock slump clouds Switch 2 success At Nintendo headquarters in Kyoto, there should be celebrations. Switch 2 has sold 20 million units since its release last June, becoming the company's fastest-selling…...

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japantimes. co. jp > news > 05/24/2026 > japan > politics > japan-trade-minister-talks-china

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (125+ words) The Japan Times Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had a brief chat on Friday, the first ministerial-level exchange of words between the two…...

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japantimes. co. jp > life > 05/24/2026 > food-drink > washoku-essentials-nanban-zuke-fish-pickled-fried-portugal

Barbaric tastes: The pickled Portuguese dish that won over Japan

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (540+ words) When Portuguese merchants and missionaries arrived in the southern port of Nagasaki in the late 16th century, they brought with them escabeche " a fried and pickled seafood delicacy popular in their homeland. Serves 2 as a main course Serves 4 to 6 as an…...

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