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Gold bar pickups are the latest scam to hit Japan
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (142+ words) Nikkei Asia Gold bar pickups are the latest scam to hit Japan Crackdown on money laundering makes bullion easier target than bank transfers TOKYO -- Victims in Japan have lost tens of millions of dollars in a rash of scams involving…...
Louis Vuitton's trademark win sparks backlash in China
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (148+ words) Nikkei Asia Louis Vuitton's trademark win sparks backlash in China State media says cultural symbols can be trademarked but not monopolized French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton's win in a trademark-infringement case against a Chinese tea chain has ignited a…...
Modi's education minister quits as jubilant youth protesters claim victory
16+ hour ago (152+ words) Nikkei Asia Modi's education minister quits as jubilant youth protesters claim victory Exam leak outrage forces cabinet exit after weeks of rallies and clashes Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party celebrate after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of…...
South Korea President Lee hosts US tech summit, seeks new AI era
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (749+ words) Summit gathers AI developers, South Korea chip giants like Samsung, SK Hynix South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, seen here at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, on July 19, spoke at an AI summit in San…...
China hits Trip.com with $765m in penalties, claiming monopoly abuse
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (241+ words) Regulator says online giant forced hotels into deals and lowest-rate pledges Chinese antitrust regulators say Ctrip owner Trip.com forced partner hotels to offer it exclusive access and lowest-rate deals, hurting rivals and limiting consumer choice. © Getty Images Trip.com,…...
Through the Lens: Japan's upper house election; summer festivals in Kyoto and Fukuoka
1+ year, 1+ day ago (186+ words) In the election for the upper house of Japan's parliament, the ruling coalition failed to win the 50 seats it needed to maintain its majority, leaving Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a precarious... In the election for the upper house of…...
China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation
1+ day, 31+ min ago (144+ words) Nikkei Asia China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation Manufacturers focus on unique abilities like climbing stairs over price DALIAN, China -- Chinese manufacturers of household cleaning robots are gaining dominance, with the country's major five players now…...
Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (421+ words) Press release is published as submitted, and Nikkei Asia’s editorial team is not involved. These contents do not reflect the views of Nikkei Asia. New August 2026 features are expected to help consumers compare shipping options, protect payments and evaluate auto…...
India's banned Sikh activist film finds audience in Punjab villages
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (175+ words) Nikkei Asia India's banned Sikh activist film finds audience in Punjab villages Community groups create makeshift cinemas following movie's streaming removal FEROZEPUR, India -- Less than 48 hours after "Satluj," a film based on Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, became…...
Star power fuels Japan's table tennis, basketball, volleyball leagues abroad
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (122+ words) Nikkei Asia Star power fuels Japan's table tennis, basketball, volleyball leagues abroad Popular players draw in fans from Taiwan, Philippines and Thailand TOKYO -- Japan's top leagues in table tennis, basketball and volleyball are staging more events across Asia, seeking to…...