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Vacant Family Homes Can Trigger Sixfold Property Tax Increase

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Vacant Family Homes Can Trigger Sixfold Property Tax Increase

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • As of October 2023, Japan has about 9 million vacant houses, 13% of total...

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6 Reasons Bitcoin Will Outperform Stocks and Gold in 2026

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6 Reasons Bitcoin Will Outperform Stocks and Gold in 2026

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • Bitcoin fell about 6% in 2025 despite prior two-year 100%+ returns. • Bitcoin price...

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US Military Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in Venezuela Blockade

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US Military Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in Venezuela Blockade

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • On January 7, US military seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuelan oil trade....

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US Warner Acquisition: Paramount’s Revised Bid Rejected

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US Warner Acquisition: Paramount’s Revised Bid Rejected

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • Netflix initially agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for about 11 trillion yen. •...

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J.D. Vance: Trump’s Loyal VP and 2028 GOP Front-Runner

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J.D. Vance: Trump’s Loyal VP and 2028 GOP Front-Runner

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • November 2024: Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election; J.D. Vance chosen as vice president...

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Nikkei Falls on Profit-Taking Amid Japan-China Export Ban

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Nikkei Falls on Profit-Taking Amid Japan-China Export Ban

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • On January 7, the Nikkei average fell for the first time in three trading...

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METI Minister to Visit Saudi Arabia and UAE for Investment Deal

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METI Minister to Visit Saudi Arabia and UAE for Investment Deal

abaoyang 2026-01-08

Key Facts • METI Minister Akazawa to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE mid-January 2026 • Agreement expected...

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U.S. Debt Tops $38T in 2026, Japan Largest Foreign Holder

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U.S. Debt Tops $38T in 2026, Japan Largest Foreign Holder

abaoyang 2026-01-07

Key Facts • In 2026, U.S. national debt exceeded $38 trillion (approx. ¥5940 trillion). • About 25%...

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Over 80 Corporate Bankruptcies in Aomori Prefecture in 2025

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Over 80 Corporate Bankruptcies in Aomori Prefecture in 2025

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Key Facts • On January 6, Tokyo Shoko Research reported 81 bankruptcies in Aomori Prefecture for 2025....

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Regional SME Earning Power Comparison in Japan Post-COVID

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Regional SME Earning Power Comparison in Japan Post-COVID

abaoyang 2026-01-07

Key Facts • Five years after COVID-19 outbreak, yen depreciation boosted export and large company profits. •...

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