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Organic Molecule with Dual Functions Promises Breakthroughs in Display Technology and Medical Imaging
Bioengineer.org
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August 8, 2025
In a groundbreaking study that bridges the cutting edge of materials science and biomedical imaging, researchers at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, have pioneered an innovative organic molecule exhibiting a remarkable dual functionality. This...
Tokyo Electron: Ex-worker is one of 3 people detained over TSMC secrets theft
NHK
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Japanese chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron says a former employee of its Taiwan subsidiary was involved in the alleged theft of trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Tokyo Electron said on Thursday that it had...
Japan’s TOBU Railway launches new English digital ticket platform with advanced bookings and more
Time Out
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In case you missed the news, Asia's travel boom is well underway – and Japan remains one of the most sought-after destinations. If the language barrier has been holding you back, here's some good news: Japan's TOBU Railway now has an English...
U.S. will get 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreement
Japan Today
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August 11, 2025
Nvidia and AMD have agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, as part of a deal to secure export licenses for the semiconductors. The Trump administration halted the sale of advanced computer chips to...
Google's AI Mode search function to enter Japan as soon as this year
Nikkei Asia
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Technology AI's impact on advertising has led to lawsuits by media firms An example of a query in Google's English-language AI Mode, left, and the results. (Google) SHOGO SUGIYAMA TOKYO -- Google will roll out its AI-powered search tool in Japan,...
Tokyo Electron fires worker suspected of stealing TSMC tech
Japan Times
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August 7, 2025
Tokyo Electron said Thursday it’s fired an employee at its Taipei unit, making its first public statement since the island’s government arrested six people suspected of stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. The...
How the atomic bombing of Nagasaki tore apart Japan’s understanding of motherhood
CNN
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August 9, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs. When Kikuyo Nakamura’s adult son discovered bumps on his back, she assumed it...
PH space week kickoff shows satellite, tech innovations
The Manila Times
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August 8, 2025
THE Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) kicked off this year’s Philippine Space Week on Friday in Quezon City, showcasing groundbreaking technologies. One of those showcased in the exhibit was the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment (MULA), a...
Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocks
Associated Press
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August 7, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. posted a 421.8 billion yen ($2.9 billion) profit in the April-June quarter, rebounding from a loss a year earlier as its investments benefited from the craze for artificial...
Tokyo Electron Fires Employee in TSMC 2nm Chip Theft Probe
WebProNews
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August 7, 2025
In a swift response to a burgeoning scandal in the global semiconductor industry, Tokyo Electron Ltd., one of Japan’s premier chip-equipment makers, announced on Thursday that it had terminated an employee at its Taipei subsidiary. The move comes...
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...
Heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
Japan Today
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August 11, 2025
A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders as...
TSMC secrets leak puts Japan’s Tokyo Electron on hot seat
Fortune
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A Taiwanese investigation into the possible theft of chip technology at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is putting a low-profile, lesser-known tech linchpin in Japan under unusual scrutiny. Among the six people arrested by Taiwanese...
Heard of 'Japanese walking'? Here's why this fitness trend is worth trying
Channel News Asia
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August 8, 2025
Going for a walk is one of the simplest workouts, but it can have powerful health impacts. Walking has been linked to improved mental and cardiovascular health, and it can be effective for managing back pain. But not all walking is equally...
10 Bulletproof Japanese Motorcycles That Refuse to Die
TopSpeed
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August 8, 2025
Few things are as enduring as a Japanese motorcycle built to last. Their unbeatable reliability, low maintenance, and performance that lasts for decades make them the choice of motorcycles for many across the globe. For riders who value peace of...
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...
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...
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...
80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombings Commemorated in Little Tokyo
Rafu Shimpo - California
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August 8, 2025
Photos by J.K. YAMAMOTO / Rafu Shimpo Hiroshima survivor Howard Kakita shared his story. By J.K. YAMAMOTO RAFU STAFF WRITER The 80th commemorative service of Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic bomb victims and survivors took place on Aug. 3 at Koyasan...