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Japan’s SoftBank Shares Plunge Amid Asian Chip Stocks’ AI-Driven Rout

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Asian Tech Stocks Plummet as U.S. Semiconductor Rout Sparks Global Anxiety Asian technology stocks faced steep declines on Friday, mirroring a broader sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares that raised concerns about AI spending and industry sustainability. SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest all fell more than 9%, according to reports from CNBC, as investors reacted to … Read more

Japan’s global defense business may be on the cusp of a big breakout

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For decades, Japan’s defense industry operated in a vacuum, serving a single customer: the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). But the geopolitical tectonic plates are shifting. With the easing of long-standing restrictions on lethal arms exports, Japan is no longer just a consumer of security—it is positioning itself as a global provider. As global military spending … Read more

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