Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday to 54.5 billion yen ($348 ...

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Atsushi Kaga’s Katz v. Tuyman sold for HK$914,400 at Phillips Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale on Nov. 26, 2024 in Hong Kong. Originally from Tokyo, Kaga is based in Dublin and Kyoto, Japan, the ...