Japan enacts law to curb Apple, Google's app dominance

Japan's parliament enacts a law to promote competition in smartphone app stores by restricting tech giants Apple Inc. and Google LLC from limiting third-party companies from selling and operating apps on their platforms.

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Japan enacts law to curb Apple, Google's app dominance

Japan's parliament enacts a law to promote competition in smartphone app stores by restricting tech giants Apple Inc. and Google LLC from limiting third-party companies from selling and operating apps on their platforms.

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Google faces antitrust probe in Japan for pushing search default

Google LLC faces an antitrust probe in Japan after the technology giant allegedly pushed smartphone makers to use its search platform by default on their devices, the nation's fair trade watchdog says

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Toshiba to delist in Japan on Dec. 20 after 74 years of history

Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp. says it will be delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 20, ending its 74-year-long history as a public company, as it seeks to rebuild itself following a takeover bid.

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Fukushima locals criticize government for tone-deaf tritium mascot

A mascot launched by the Japanese government to coincide with its decision to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean has become the target of criticism by local residents, with many saying it is out of sync with the harsh reality of the situation.

Dim light from Fukushima tiles helped to rescue Thai cave boys:The Asahi Shimbun
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Dim light from Fukushima tiles helped to rescue Thai cave boys:The Asahi Shimbun

OSAKA--The dramatic rescue of Thai boys trapped inside a flooded cave this summer might not have bee