New high-speed train shipped to Taiwan from Japan

New high-speed train shipped to Taiwan from Japan

The lead car of the new-generation N700ST train is unloaded at a port in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 15, 2026, for commercial service, possibly starting July 2027. In 2023, Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. ordered 12 N700STs, built based on the N700S model used on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations, from Japan's Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp.

New high-speed train shipped to Taiwan from Japan

New high-speed train shipped to Taiwan from Japan

The lead car of the new-generation N700ST train is unloaded at a port in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 15, 2026, for commercial service, possibly starting July 2027. In 2023, Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. ordered 12 N700STs, built based on the N700S model used on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations, from Japan's Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Video taken on July 15, 2025, shows Nissan Motor Co.'s flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan. The struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at the plant at the end of fiscal 2027. (Kyodo)

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Photo taken on July 15, 2025, shows Nissan Motor Co.'s flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan. The struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at the plant at the end of fiscal 2027.

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa holds a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 15, 2025. He said the struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, also Kanagawa, at the end of fiscal 2027.

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa holds a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 15, 2025. He said the struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, also Kanagawa, at the end of fiscal 2027.

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa holds a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 15, 2025. He said the struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, also Kanagawa, at the end of fiscal 2027.

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa holds a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 15, 2025. He said the struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, also Kanagawa, at the end of fiscal 2027.

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan to end vehicle output at Oppama plant at FY 2027 end

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa holds a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 15, 2025. He said the struggling carmaker will end vehicle production at its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka, also Kanagawa, at the end of fiscal 2027.

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Les Ecologistes Europe Ecologie Les Verts green party National Secretary Marine Tondelier attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Clementine Autain attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Les Ecologistes Europe Ecologie Les Verts green party National Secretary Marine Tondelier attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and president of Parti Socialiste PS parliamentary group Boris Vallaud during a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Alexis Corbiere, Raquel Garrido during a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

deputy Clementine Autain attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Raquel Garrido attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Clementine Autain attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Francois Ruffin, deputy Clementine Autain attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and president of Parti Socialiste PS parliamentary group Boris Vallaud attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure, deputy Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Press conference on a joint candidacy by left parties for the 2027 presidential election - Bagneux RL

Ecologiste et Social's MP Benjamin Lucas-Lundy, National secretary of French left-wing The Ecologistes party Marine Tondelier, French economist Lucie Castets, First secretary of French Socialist Party (PS) Olivier Faure, Ecologiste et Social's MP Clementine Autain and Ecologiste et Social's MP Francois Ruffin attend a press conference on a potential joint candidacy by some left-wing parties for the French 2027 presidential election in Bagneux, a southern suburb outside Paris, on July 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM