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Mr.choppers / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Russian Oil Tanker from Sakhalin Island Arrives in Japan Today
A tanker carrying crude oil from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project is scheduled to arrive in Japan on May 4, 2026. The project is exempt from sanctions due to its importance for Japan's energy supply, with Japanese companies holding stakes. The buyer, Taiyo Oil, purchased the cargo fol…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Quantum-Linked Stocks Rise in South Korea, China, and Japan Markets
Stocks related to quantum technology saw significant gains in trading sessions across South Korea, China, and Japan. South Korean firms ICTK and Axgate reached their daily trading limits with increases of 30%, while Chinese and Japanese companies also posted gains.
Radomianin / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Former Ripple VP Emi Yoshikawa Launches $100M Fund Backed by SBI Holdings
Emi Yoshikawa, former vice president of Ripple, has launched a $100 million fund of funds backed by SBI Holdings. The fund seeks to connect Japanese companies with early-stage startups in Silicon Valley focused on AI, fintech and blockchain. Yoshikawa previously served as VP of R…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Japanese Companies Deploy Robots to Address Labor Shortages in Unwanted Jobs
In Japan, robots are being used to fill labor-intensive roles that many workers avoid, amid a persistent shortage of human labor. Companies such as Toyota and Fanuc have implemented robotic systems for tasks like sorting and assembly. This approach helps maintain production witho…