15:54 (06:54)โขNikkei Soars to New Heights
โจJapanese media continues to extensively cover the LDP presidential election, with five candidates officially registered and stating their resolve (Yahoo News Japan). Separately, the Nikkei average has reached a new record high of 45,493 yen, driven by strong US stock performance (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, China's auto industry remains locked in intense "involution" (Japan Business Press).