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FirstFT: Dollar set to extend Trump rally, says Wall Street
Also in today’s newsletter, English homes face flooding risk and EU nears migration dealsFinancial Times - 1h -
Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...The Hill - 3h -
Hitachi’s digital makeover sets standard for corporate Japan
New chief executive is taking over vastly streamlined conglomerate with most of its revenues and employees overseasFinancial Times - 9h -
Trump and SoftBank CEO Announce $100 Billion Investment in US Projects
The technology company plans to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects, echoing the multibillion-dollar pledge it made after Donald J. Trump’s first election victory in 2016.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump announces SoftBank plans to invest $100bn in US projects
President-elect vows investment will result in 100,000 new jobs despite history of jobs plans not panning out. Donald Trump claimed to have notched up the first economic success of his ...The Guardian - 10h -
Softbank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects Through 2028
CEO Masayoshi Son joined President-elect Trump at Ma-A-Lago to make the announcement.Inc. - 11h -
SoftBank CEO and Trump announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm
The money will be deployed before the end of Trump's term.CNBC - 11h -
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Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.CBS News - 11h -
Trump announces $100 billion investment from SoftBank Group in U.S. projects
President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced on Monday a $100 billion investment from SoftBank into U.S. projects over the next four years.CBS News - 13h -
Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US
Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump announces $100B investment from SoftBank
President-elect Trump on Monday announced the Japanese company SoftBank Group planned to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, touting it as a sign of global confidence in the ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments
President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ...NBC News - 15h -
FirstFT: Economists expect a more cautious approach from Fed
Also in today’s newsletter, how Assad airlifted $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow and chipmakers Arm and Qualcomm face off in courtFinancial Times - 19h -
FirstFT: Trading frenzy boosts brokerages and Wall Street banks
Also in today’s newsletter, UK economic output shrinks and an ambitious plan to boost Japan’s birth rateFinancial Times - 3d -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - 3d -
FirstFT: Nato’s European members discuss raising defence spending targets
Also in today’s newsletter, emerging-market currencies sell off, and Nasdaq board diversity rules thrown outFinancial Times - 4d -
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.The New York Times - 5d -
FirstFT: Qatar’s sovereign fund plans to deploy cash ‘aggressively’
Also in today’s newsletter, Microsoft poaches Google DeepMind staff, and court blocks The Onion’s purchase of InfowarsFinancial Times - 5d -
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FirstFT: Man charged with murder of healthcare executive
Also in today’s newsletter, Lula in intensive care, and Wall Street’s ‘Merger Monday’Financial Times - 6d -
Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
FirstFT: Rebels assert control after Assad regime collapse
Also in this newsletter, Omnicom and Interpublic in talks to merge and why Washington law firms are expanding their tariff adviceFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
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FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win
Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco
Rice wine enshrined as part of ‘cultural heritage of humanity’ . Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savoured in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Elite Sumo Wrestlers Will Compete in London, a Rarity Outside Japan
A five-day event in October will be the Japan Sumo Association’s first competition in Britain in more than three decades.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan
Royal Albert Hall will host five-day event in October, after bringing in specialist soil and a strengthened stage the last time it was staged there. London will host only the second professional ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
FirstFT: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after failed martial law order
Also in this newsletter, France’s Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote, and Bank of England governor hints at rate cutFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near TaiwanABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
