Japan Market kicks off 2026 with a lively spring marketplace Although it's still technically winter, Vancouver's Japan Market isn't waiting for the trees to blossom when it comes to offering Japanese goods this weekend. The weekend-long market takes place on Saturday, February 21st, and Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at UBC's Robson Square campus, located at 800 Robson Street. Life performances this year include the Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Sociey, Shorinji Kempo BC, and the Vancouver Okinawa Taiko drummers.

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Japan AI in Cybersecurity Market Size, Global Analysis | 2035 Japan AI in Cybersecurity Market Is Projected To Grow a Valuation of USD 2572.03 Million by 2035, Reaching at a CAGR of 17.69% During Forecast 2025 - 2035

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Japan Metrology Market Size, Share | Forecast 2035 Japan Metrology Market is predicted to grow at 5.79% CAGR, reaching USD 1103.14 Million by 2035, Japan Metrology Industry Analysis by Product Type and End User

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Japan Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Market Future Demand Insights | 2035 MRFR Japan Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Market Is Projected To Grow from USD 1323.73 Million to USD 7040 Million by 2035, Reaching at a CAGR of 18.19% | MRFR

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Japan Transportation Management Systems Market Size | 2035 Japan Transportation Management Systems Market Is Projected To Reach USD 489.11 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 8.69% During the Forecast Period 2025 - 2035

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Japan Viral Clearance Market Size, Share, Trends, By 2035 Japan Viral Clearance Market share register 26.40 USD Million in 2024, projected to grow 21.99% CAGR to reach USD Million 235 during the forecast period 2025 - 2035.

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Japan Legal Marijuana Market Size, Share, Trends, By 2035 Japan Legal Marijuana Market share register 568.80 USD Million in 2024, projected to grow 9.22 % CAGR to reach USD Million 1500.66 during the forecast period 2025 - 2035.

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Asia stocks: Japan, S Korea tumble on US tech losses; HK jumps on China PMI - Investing.com Asia stocks: Japan, S Korea tumble on US tech losses; HK jumps on China PMI  Investing.com

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Asia stocks: Japan, S Korea tumble on US tech losses; HK jumps on China PMI Investing.com-- Most Asian stock markets dropped on Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading losses on Wall Street tech weakness, while Hong Kong climbed after a private survey showed Chinese factory activity rebounding. The slide followed Friday’s losses on Wall Street, where tech-heavy sectors underperformed, prompting a regional sell-off in Asian tech-linked equities. Investors remained cautious ahead of upcoming U.S. labour and macroeconomic data, alongside ongoing trade and tariff-related uncertainties. U.S. stock index futures edged higher in Asia hours on Monday. Asia tech stocks decline tracking Wall St Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index slipped around 2% in early trade, weighed down by declines in heavyweight exporters and tech-related names. Advantest Corp. (TYO:6857) shares slumped more than 9%, while SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) stock dropped nearly 7%. Japan’s broader TOPIX index traded 0.8% lower. In South Korea, the KOSPI also gave up ground, falling 1.1%. Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) shares fell 2.5%, and SK Hynix Inc (KS:000660) shares dropped 4.5% on Monday. Last week, the U.S. revoked approvals for Samsung and SK Hynix to obtain semiconductor equipment for their China chip plants. Elsewhere, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7%. Singapore’s Straits Times Index was largely unchanged, while India’s Nifty 50 gained 0.4%. Hong Kong shares jump after China PMI data A private survey on Monday showed that China’s factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five months in August amid easing U.S.-China trade worries. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. The figures contrasted an official reading, showing a fifth consecutive contraction in August, but sparked optimism. The Shanghai Composite index gained 0.1%, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was largely unchanged. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index notably jumped about 2%, outperforming regional peers, as investors interpreted the PMI rebound as a potential early signal of reviving Chinese industrial demand. Should you invest $1,000 in 000660 right now? Ask WarrenAI, our powerful AI financial research assistant. It's just like ChatGPT for investors, but with access to 10 years of company data, a built-in screener, Wall Street analysts' reports, and earnings call transcripts for real-time, vetted insights. Get answers about 000660 and thousands of other assets within seconds.

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Asia stocks climb: Japan, Australia hit record highs; RBA cuts rates as expected Updates to reflect RBA decision Investing.com-- Most Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high on optimism over the U.S.-China tariff truce extension, while shares in Sydney also set a fresh peak after the Reserve Bank of Australia reduced rates as anticipated. Wall Street ended modestly lower on Monday, but major benchmark indices remain supported near record highs amid Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Tuesday. RBA cuts rates by 25bps; stocks at record The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.60% on Tuesday, in a move widely anticipated by markets. Tuesday’s move marks the RBA’s third cut this year, following its surprise decision to keep rates unchanged in July. After the hold, bets for a cut had strengthened amid weak inflation prints and signs of a cooling labour market. The RBA said easing inflation is likely to prompt further rate cuts. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index edged 0.3% higher to a fresh record high of 8,870.10 points. Nikkei hits record high on US-China tariff truce optimism The U.S. and China extended their tariff truce on Monday for another 90 days, averting sharp duties that could have disrupted trade. The agreement preserves current 30% U.S. and 10% Chinese tariffs and buys time for further negotiations, offering a boost to investor sentiment across the region. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 climbed to a fresh record, surging as much as 2.8% to reach 42,992.55. The broader TOPIX index jumpd 1.8%. Gains were led by strong performances in technology stocks, tracking recent record peaks on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index. China’s Shanghai Composite index gained 0.4%, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.5%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index edged 0.1% lower on Tuesday. South Korea’s KOSPI index advanced 0.7%, while features tied to India’s Nifty 50 rose 0.3%. Singapore’s Straits Times Index edged 0.2% lower despite a strong second-quarter GDP print. The country also hiked its 2025 GDP forecast. Elsewhere, the Philippines’ PSEi Composite gained 0.6%, while Indonesia’s Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped 0.8%. Before you buy stock in SF, consider this: ProPicks AI are 6 easy-to-follow model portfolios created by Investing.com for building wealth by identifying winning stocks and letting them run. Over 150,000 paying members trust ProPicks to find new stocks to buy – driven by AI. The ProPicks AI algorithm has just identified the best stocks for investors to buy now. The stocks that made the cut could produce enormous returns in the coming years. Is SF one of them?

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Asia stocks climb: Japan, Australia hit record highs; RBA decision ahead Investing.com-- Most Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high on optimism over the U.S.-China tariff truce extension, while Sydney shares also set a fresh peak ahead of an anticipated Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut later in the day. Wall Street ended modestly lower on Monday, but major benchmark indices remain supported near record highs amid Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Tuesday. Nikkei hits record high on US-China tariff truce optimism The U.S. and China extended their tariff truce on Monday for another 90 days, averting sharp duties that could have disrupted trade. The agreement preserves current 30% U.S. and 10% Chinese tariffs and buys time for further negotiations, offering a boost to investor sentiment across the region. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 climbed to a fresh record, jumping 2.5% to reach 42,867.55. The broader TOPIX index rose 1.5%. Gains were led by strong performances in technology stocks, tracking recent record peaks on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index. China’s Shanghai Composite index gained 0.4%, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.5%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index edged 0.1% lower on Tuesday. South Korea’s KOSPI index advanced 0.7%, while features tied to India’s Nifty 50 rose 0.3%. Singapore’s Straits Times Index edged 0.2% lower despite a strong second-quarter GDP print. The country also hiked its 2025 GDP forecast. Elsewhere, the Philippines’ PSEi Composite gained 0.6%, while Indonesia’s Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped 0.8%. Australia shares hit fresh record high ahead of RBA easing Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index edged 0.2% to hit a fresh record high of 8,867.70 points on Tuesday. Investors expect that the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its policy meeting ending later in the day. The case for a cut has strengthened amid weak inflation prints and signs of a cooling labour market. "We remain sceptical that the RBA will provide sufficiently strong guidance to push markets toward fully pricing in or out an additional 25 basis point cut in December or to bring forward the next move from November to September," analysts at ING said in a recent note. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Sure, there are always opportunities in the stock market – but finding them feels more difficult now than a year ago. Unsure where to invest next? One of the best ways to discover new high-potential opportunities is to look at the top performing portfolios this year. ProPicks AI offers 6 model portfolios from Investing.com which identify the best stocks for investors to buy right now. For example, ProPicks AI found 9 overlooked stocks that jumped over 25% this year alone. The new stocks that made the monthly cut could yield enormous returns in the coming years. Is SF one of them?

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Asia stocks: Japan hits record high on US tariff relief, others trend lower Investing.com-- Japanese stocks outpaced their Asian peers on Friday after Tokyo won some clarity and relief from Washington on its trade tariffs, while most other regional markets retreated as the U.S. levies took effect. Regional markets took middling cues from a mixed overnight session on Wall Street, as markets digested Trump’s tariffs and speculated over who could be named as the next Federal Reserve Chair. ESU25 were mildly positive in Asian trade. Nikkei rallies, TOPIX hits record on some tariff relief; Softbank and Sony rally Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2.2%, while the TOPIX rose 1.7% to a record high. Japanese trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated on Thursday that the effective U.S. tariff rate on Japanese goods will be capped at 15%. His comments helped quell earlier fears that the levy would be added on to already existing tariffs on Japanese goods, which could have presented a much higher effective tariff than the indicated 15%. Akazawa’s comments pointed to some relief for Japanese exporters. The Nikkei’s Friday rally was also spurred by sharp gains in Sony Corp (TYO:6758) and SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984), as both technology giants clocked standout earnings for the June quarter. Sony (NYSE:SONY) hiked its annual guidance on expectations of a smaller tariff impact than initially feared. SoftBank clocked a bumper profit on a strong run-up in its artificial intelligence investments. Thursday’s tariff news also helped shares of Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) Corp (TYO:7203) surge 3.8% on Friday, largely offsetting weak earnings and a guidance cut from the world’s biggest automaker. Toyota is extremely sensitive to U.S. tariffs due to its large export volumes to the country. Weaker-than-expected Japanese household spending data released on Friday pointed to some cooling in inflation, which in turn could give the Bank of Japan less impetus to hike interest rates. Asia stocks dither as Trump tariffs take hold Broader Asian markets were far less upbeat, as Trump’s tariffs took effect from Thursday, imposing import duties ranging from 10% to as high as 50% on regional economies. While several Asian countries did hash out trade deals with the U.S., reducing their tariff levels, investors remained on edge over the economic impact of the duties, given that they will still weigh on demand for U.S.-bound exports. Australia’s ASX 200 fell 0.1%, with the country facing a 10% baseline tariff. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 0.3%, as the country faces a 15% tariff. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes were flat, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.6% on weakness in tech stocks. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (HK:0981), China’s biggest chipmaker, slid 5.2% in Hong Kong trade after logging underwhelming quarterly earnings. Futures for India’s Nifty 50 index pointed to a flat open, with the index nursing a muted performance this week. India was among the worst-hit by Trump’s tariffs, which kicked in at 25% on Thursday. But Trump said India’s tariffs will rise to 50% in three weeks, as he chided the country’s continued buying of oil from Russia. Singapore’s Straits Times index fell 0.4%.

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Asia stocks: Japan gains as BOJ holds rates steady; China slips on weak PMIs Investing.com-- Most Asian stock markets fell on Thursday, led by losses in China after weak factory activity data, while Japan stocks climbed after the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady as expected. Market participants remained wary of the approaching U.S. tariff deadline on August 1, when countries without trade deals would face higher duties. Wall Street indexes ended with marginal moves on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady as expected, with officials indicating a rate cut in September was not likely. However, U.S. stock index futures rose sharply in Asian trading hours on Thursday as investors cheered robust quarterly earnings reports from Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). BOJ holds rates unchanged; Nikkei higher The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady in a unanimous decision on Thursday, but signaled future rate hikes if economic growth and inflation progress as projected. The central bank also raised its outlook for both inflation and GDP growth in 2025. Japan’s Nikkei 225 traded 0.8% higher before the announcement, and remained steady after the BOJ’s move. The broader TOPIX index rose 0.7%. China stocks lead losses after weak PMI data Data on Thursday showed that China’s manufacturing sector shrank more than expected in July despite improving trade ties with the United States as weather-related disruptions weighed. Local demand in China also remained weak, as recent stimulus measures from Beijing provided temporary relief. Non-manufacturing sectors also saw a slowdown in July. China’s Shanghai Composite index dropped 1.1%, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.7%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 0.9% on Thursday. Trade deals in focus as Friday deadline looms Markets remained on edge ahead of the August 1 deadline when Washington may impose new tariffs if trade deals are not finalised. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea. He said South Korea agreed to invest $350 billion in the U.S. and purchase $100 billion of energy products. South Korea’s KOSPI edged 0.4% lower on Thursday after gains in the previous session. Additionally, Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 50% tariff on semi-finished and copper-intensive products starting Aug. 1, citing national security concerns He also announced a 25% tariff plus penalties on India starting August 1, citing the country’s purchases of Russian military equipment and energy. Futures for India’s Nifty 50 were largely muted on Thursday. A Politico report stated that Trump will sign executive orders on Thursday imposing higher tariffs on countries that have failed to reach trade deals. Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.6%, while the Philippines’ PSEi Composite declined 0.7%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 inched 0.2% lower. Data on Thursday showed that July’s retail sales jumped above expectations on higher discretionary spending. With MSFT making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed MSFT alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including MSFT, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2024 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 30 or more. Is MSFT poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out.

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Asia stocks rise, Japan close to record highs on trade deal, tech cheer Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Thursday, with Japanese markets near record highs on sustained optimism over a U.S. trade deal, while technology shares were buoyed by strong earnings from Google owner Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL). Strong earnings from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) supplier SK Hynix Inc (KS:000660) also boosted Asian tech, especially as the memory chip giant flagged expectations for robust artificial intelligence-fueled demand. Regional markets took positive cues from a record-high overnight close on Wall Street, as investors cheered a Japan-U.S. trade deal and held out hope for more such agreements before an August 1 deadline. In addition to Alphabet’s earnings, tech shares were also encouraged by President Donald Trump flagging more policy support for the AI industry. This helped markets look past steep losses in Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), after it clocked an underwhelming second quarter. S&P 500 Futures rose 0.2% in Asian trade, while Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.4%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rises, TOPIX hits record high on trade deal Japanese shares continued to outpace their peers after Tokyo and Washington agreed to a trade deal on Wednesday. The Nikkei 225 rose 1.9% and was near record-high levels last seen in July 2024, while the TOPIX surged 1.9% to a record high of 2,982.14 points. Japan will face a 15% tariff on exports to the U.S., a smaller duty than the 25% initially threatened by Trump. Japanese automobiles will also face a 15% duty, which is lower than a 25% U.S. duty on foreign automobiles. The deal cleared up some uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Japanese economy, although the 15% duty is still expected to provide some headwinds. Optimism over the trade deal also saw Japanese markets largely rise past purchasing managers index data that showed the country’s manufacturing sector unexpectedly shrank in July. But services activity picked up. Asia tech stocks buoyed by AI, earnings cheer Broader Asian markets rose, with tech-heavy indexes leading gains as Trump’s summit and positive corporate earnings kept investors upbeat on AI. South Korea’s KOSPI rose 0.9%, buoyed by a near 2% rise in SK Hynix. The firm clocked a record-high second-quarter profit, and forecast few chances of a slowdown in AI-fueled demand. SK Hynix rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) rose marginally. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose 0.5% on gains in tech, although bigger advances were held back by a mixed performance in electric vehicle stocks. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes rose 0.3% each, while Singapore’s Straits Times index added 0.5%. Regional tech stocks took positive cues from Alphabet, which clocked consensus-beating Q2 earnings and said it was raising its capital spending to account for more AI and cloud demand. Additionally, Trump signed three executive orders aimed at boosting the U.S. AI industry. The president also outlined plans to ramp up U.S. exports of AI technology. Among broader Asian markets, Australia’s ASX 200 fell 0.1% amid some profit-taking at recent record highs. Gift Nifty 50 Futures for India’s Nifty 50 index were flat, although the index remained buoyed by strong corporate earnings. Tech major Infosys Ltd (NSE:INFY) is expected to rise after it clocked strong June quarter earnings on Wednesday. Before you buy stock in GOOGL, consider this: ProPicks AI are 6 easy-to-follow model portfolios created by Investing.com for building wealth by identifying winning stocks and letting them run. Over 150,000 paying members trust ProPicks to find new stocks to buy – driven by AI. The ProPicks AI algorithm has just identified the best stocks for investors to buy now. The stocks that made the cut could produce enormous returns in the coming years. Is GOOGL one of them?

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Toyota and Nissan to help sell U.S. cars in Japan Investing.com -- The Japanese government plans to utilize local automakers’ dealership networks to sell American-made vehicles in Japan, according to a Kyodo report citing an unnamed source. This initiative forms part of a trade agreement reached between Japan and the United States. The report indicates that Japanese authorities will leverage existing dealership infrastructure operated by domestic car manufacturers to increase the presence of US vehicles in the Japanese market. Additionally, the Japanese government intends to encourage its domestic automakers to export vehicles manufactured at their US facilities back to Japan, potentially creating a two-way flow of automotive products between the countries. The arrangement appears designed to address trade imbalances in the automotive sector between the two nations, though specific details about implementation timelines or which US brands might benefit from this arrangement were not disclosed. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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