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Archers fail to recover vs Korea University, lose crown
Philippine STAR
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August 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Reigning champion La Salle got the brunt of Korea University’s revenge tour, absorbing a 95-85 defeat in the 2025 World University Basketball Series finals Monday at the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo,...
Avila Perspective, Chap. 338: Commemorating Ricardo Sandoval’s Big Upset in Japan
The Sweet Science
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August 8, 2025
Ricardo “El Nino” Sandoval returned from Japan a conquering hero after trading blows for 12 rounds with the talented Kenshiro Teraji for the WBA and WBC flyweight titles. Fighting in another country is never easy. Last week on July 30, Rialto,...
This Day in History on August 8: Soviet Union Declares War on Japan in World War II
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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August 8, 2025
August 8th is a day marked by groundbreaking achievements, pivotal moments, and remarkable events spanning centuries and continents. In 1588, the English navy, under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake, defeated the Spanish...
Tokyo stocks rise for 3rd straight day on solid earnings
The Mainichi
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This photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi).jpg TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday for a third straight day, with the Topix closing at a record high, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and upward revisions to profit...
Japan lodges protest with China over suspected marine survey in EEZ
The Mainichi
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The national flag of China. (Getty Images) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan has lodged a protest with China over suspected maritime research conducted within its exclusive economic zone, a government source said Thursday. The Japan Coast Guard said it...
80 Years After Hiroshima, Nuclear Watchdog Urges World to Act Before It’s Too Late
Freedom Magazine
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August 11, 2025
It was just after 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, when a single uranium bomb detonated over Hiroshima, incinerating the Japanese city and ultimately killing over 140,000 people. Three days later, Nagasaki suffered the same fate at the hands of a...
Apple Partners with Samsung for Texas Chip Production in 2026
WebProNews
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August 11, 2025
In a surprising twist that underscores the evolving dynamics of global supply chains, Apple Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung Electronics Co. to develop and produce advanced chip technology at Samsung’s facility in Texas....
Since World War II, ‘people to people relationships’ have helped forge a strong alliance between US and Japan
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The second Monday in August is a sign of the approaching end of summer. In Rhode Island, the day has long been designated a holiday, not so much to provide an extra day at the beach, but in tribute to the end of World War II. Over 90,000 Rhode...
Trump Bid for Cut of Chip Revenue Risks ‘Dangerous World’
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- The revenue-for-exports deal between the US government and two of the world’s biggest chipmakers opens a new front in a trading regime turned upside down by Donald Trump. Most Read from Bloomberg Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro...
Vietnam encourages Japanese firms to invest in key sectors: N.A. leader
People's Army Newspaper
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Addressing the “Meet Japan – Mekong Delta region” event in Can Tho city on August 8, the N.A. leader highlighted that the relationship between Vietnam and Japan remains a model of successful bilateral cooperation, grounded in over 50 years of...
Hong Kong Fabric Innovator Comfiknit Supports The Unified Diversity Fashion Show SOROYURU In Osaka・Kansai Expo
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Showcasing its Disruptive Textile Technology on a Global Stage & Celebrating Diversity and Interconnection HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Hong Kong fabric innovator Comfiknit is proud to...
Tokyo Electron sacks Taiwan employee over TSMC tech leak
ETTelecom.com
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August 7, 2025
Taipei: Tokyo Electron said Thursday it has fired an employee at its Taiwan subsidiary over their alleged involvement in a trade secret leak at Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC. The Japanese firm issued a statement after media reports said...
Tokyo Electron fires employee over alleged TSMC trade secret theft
Nikkei Asia
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Technology Chip tool maker says internal probe shows no leak of confidential information so far Tokyo Electron is TSMC biggest Japanese supplier. (Source photos by Akira Kodaka and Karina Nooka) CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI TAIPEI -- Tokyo...
Taxi Market Trends & Forecast Report 2025-2033 Featuring Blablacar, Bolt, Curb Mobility, Didi Chuxing, Flywheel, Gojek Tech, Grab, FREE NOW, Kabbee, Lyft, Uber
MENAFN
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August 8, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global taxi market is set to reach $592.96 billion by 2033, up from $274.6 billion in 2024, boasting a CAGR of 8.93% from 2025 to 2033. Key drivers include rapid urbanization, the surge in ride-hailing app...
DHL Supply Chain Tests Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Japanese Logistics
Hydrogen Fuel News
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August 8, 2025
Ever thought about a cargo truck slipping through Tokyo’s buzzing streets, leaving zero tailpipe smoke behind? That’s exactly what DHL Supply Chain is up to. They’ve rolled out a pilot of trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells across the metro,...
Relations on the Rocks? Survey Finds 70% of Japanese See Ties with USA Fraying
Nippon
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August 8, 2025
Since US President Trump launched his second administration in January this year, views of America have soured in Japan. A Nippon.com survey finds that nearly 70% of Japanese think ties with the United States have worsened, while a rising group of...
Uptown Bonifacio Introduces New Spots for Wellness Enthusiasts, Tech Aficionados, and Collectors
Out of Town Blog
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August 7, 2025
In our current era where lifestyle experiences are influenced by innovation and careful refinement, Uptown Bonifacio remains a frontrunner—welcoming new arrivals that blend modernity with timeless charm. Here, technology merges with serenity, and...
JP Morgan Analysts Look at August Oil Demand
Rigzone
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August 11, 2025
Global oil demand averaged 104.7 million barrels per day in the first five days of August. That’s what analysts at J.P. Morgan, including Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities strategy at the company, said in a research note sent to Rigzone...
Japan's Honda Forecasts Drop in Profits Despite Strong U.S. Auto Sales
Design and Development Today - Wisconsin
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August 6, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Honda's profit in the last quarter was half of what it was a year earlier, the company said Wednesday, as automakers were hit by 25% tariffs on vehicle exports to the United States. The Japanese automaker reported Wednesday that its...
Global Flame Retardant Chemicals Market Accelerates In Response To Rising Fire Safety Standards 'BCC Research LLC'
MENAFN
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August 8, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "With rising fire safety standards and the growing use of electric vehicles, demand for flame retardant chemicals is expanding across industries such as construction, electronics, oil and gas, driven by innovations in...