**Recent news highlights key developments across several sectors.** **Apple announced its WWDC 2025 for June, with potential unveilings related to their "Apple Intelligence" AI.** **Lexus has surpassed Mercedes-Benz in Japanese domestic sales, driven by popular SUV models and higher customer satisfaction.** **Major banks in Japan are raising variable mortgage interest rates by 0.25% starting in April, influenced by the Bank of Japan's earlier rate hike.** **Finally, the stock price of Timee surged following the news that Recruit halted development of a competing job search platform, suggesting an improved competitive landscape.**