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News on Japan: A Japanese minister underlined the government's stance on unauthorized use of copyrighted works, after President Trump posted a video on social media appearing to depict him as the hero of anime series "Naruto." Read More: bit.ly/4v1S03O
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News on Japan: An expert panel of Japan's communications ministry on Friday called for cooperation between the public and private sectors to strengthen the protection of international submarine cables. Read More: jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=…

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News on Japan: The U.S. will use part of Japan's $550 billion investment pledge to build and expand nuclear power plants, aiming to take "a leading position to export around the world," U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Nikkei. Read More: s.nikkei.com/4gmX6mC
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News on Japan: Defense Minister Koizumi will visit Indonesia for talks with President Prabowo and Defense Minister Sjafrie, underscoring Tokyo's efforts to deepen security ties with one of its most important partners in Southeast Asia. Read More: bit.ly/4uBzH4u
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News on Japan: Japan's mainstay H3 rocket has successfully placed six satellites into planned orbit. The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday local time. Read More: bit.ly/4v5z18p
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News on Japan: In line with tightened residency status screenings, more than 100 municipalities are notifying immigration authorities of foreign residents who are deemed egregiously delinquent in paying National Health Insurance premiums. Read More: bit.ly/4egwWPN
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News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to propose three principles on energy security at the Group of Seven summit that opens on Monday in France. These will include support for oil stockpiles in countries across Asia and beyond. Read More: bit.ly/4ejWagg

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News on Japan: A group representing Japanese businesses in China urged Beijing to enhance transparency in its implementation of export controls on dual-use items ... saying the measures have even affected items "purely for civilian purposes." Read More: s.nikkei.com/441XD67
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News on Japan: Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus Corp. will sign agreements with public institutions in Britain and Italy on research and development cooperation, Rapidus executives told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday. Read More: bit.ly/4usQmHe

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News on Japan: Japan expects to secure the same volume of crude oil imports in July as a year prior after ramping up purchases from non-Middle Eastern suppliers like the United States amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Read More: bit.ly/43y2Wdt
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News on Japan: Japan and the United States have held working-level talks at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on extended deterrence, including the U.S. nuclear umbrella, reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation. Read More: bit.ly/4aFukKl

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News on Japan: Three major Japanese banks said Wednesday they will jointly issue a stablecoin in the current business year through next March for use in trading stocks and investment trusts at selected brokerages. Read More: bit.ly/4v1XADv
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News on Japan: Japan agreed with Mongolia on Tuesday to further strengthen its "special strategic partnership" to promote peace and prosperity in the region. Read More: bit.ly/4okMtCP
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News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim in Tokyo on Wednesday, seeking to deepen energy and security ties as Japan moves to strengthen supply chain resilience and cooperation on maritime issues. Read More: bit.ly/4v54fwG
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News on Japan: Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Mexican counterpart, Roberto Velasco, on Tuesday agreed to establish a framework for economic dialogue between the two countries at an early date. Read More: jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=…

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News on Japan: The Bank of Japan is set to raise its key interest rate to 1% from the current 0.75% at its upcoming policy board meeting, as the Japanese economy faces upside inflation risks. Read More: s.nikkei.com/43ohn3K
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News on Japan: Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging its citizens traveling abroad to be careful about taking photos and videos in sensitive areas locally and posting them on social media. Read More: bit.ly/4upB2vc
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News on Japan: A conference on Palestinian development, an international framework led by Japan, is set to hold a ministerial-level meeting in July, according to sources. Read More: bit.ly/4g8W51p

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