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Measures needed to attract more foreign visitors to regional areas: Japanese govt
The Straits Times
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August 12, 2025
TOKYO – The Japanese government has set a goal of increasing the annual number of foreign visitors to 60 million and their consumption to 15 trillion yen (S$130 billion) in 2030. The number of foreign visitors to Japan and consumption by visitors...
S’pore start-up among 5 global picks for Japan construction group Kajima’s mentorship and funding
The Straits Times
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August 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – A Singapore start-up is one of five global picks by Japanese construction group Kajima Corp for a programme to help accelerate the commercialisation of their concepts. CityBot Technology, which makes robots to inspect confined or...
Agriculture ministers of China, S. Korea, Japan hold 4th trilateral meeting
Xinhua News Agency
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INCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Agriculture ministers of China, South Korea and Japan held their fourth trilateral meeting in South Korea's western port city of Incheon on Monday. The meeting, focusing on issues including food security,...
Union minister inaugurates India's first─of─its─kind Animal Stem Cell BioBank and Laboratory at NIAB
Pharmabiz.com
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Union minister of state (independent charge) science & technology, earth sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory at the National Institute of...
Enjoying the ‘Hanabi Taikai’ festival in Japan
Travel Daily Media
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August 12, 2025
When travelling to Japan in summer, firework festivals (hanabi taikai) are a highlight of Japanese culture, drawing in millions of spectators each year. With hundreds of hanabi festivals taking place, choosing which ones to visit can be difficult....
Viral Vector Vaccines Strategic Business Research Report 2025 Market To Reach $893.2 Million By 2030 - Pandemic-Era Acceleration Of Vaccine Technologies Continues To Drive Viral Vector Advancements
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The viral vector vaccines market, driven by innovation and global demand, offers expanding opportunities in immunization, notably for diseases like COVID-19. Advances in vector technology and manufacturing,...
Retail sales in U.S. rise a solid 0.5% in July from June as shoppers appear to shrug off tariff pressures
Japan Today
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August 15, 2025
Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, as they appear to shrug off President Donald Trump's tariffs, which are starting to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases. Retail sales rose a...
AI Boom Makes SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Richest Person In Japan Again
Forbes
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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son speaks at a session with Open AI CEO Sam Altman during an event called Transforming Business through AI in Tokyo in February. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son reclaimed the crown as...
One step at a time: How Japanese student organizations are overcoming cultural barriers in Korea
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 12, 2025
Published: 12 Aug. 2025, 16:58 A banner shows a cultural exchange event between Korean and Japanese students hosted by the Japanese student association of Kyungpook National University in March. [KYUNGPOOK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY JAPANESE STUDENT...
Singapore named one of Asia’s smartest cities in 2025 — but can tech solve everything?
The Independent Singapore
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August 12, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore has long been well-regarded for its admirable vista, opulent foliage, and exceptional development. In the current year, the Lion City earned a new distinction by being named one of Asia’s smartest capitals, according to the...
Japanese Astronaut Onishi Returns to Earth
Nippon
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August 10, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Science Society Aug 10, 2025 12:35 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 10 (Jiji Press)--Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi safely returned to Earth Sunday Japan time following a stay of about five months aboard the International Space Station. The Crew...
Uzbektelecom Moves to 100 Mbps+ GPON and FTTx, Phases Out Legacy Internet Tech
The Fast Mode
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August 12, 2025
As part of its digital transformation strategy and the modernization of telecommunications infrastructure, Uzbektelecom announced its transition to advanced technologies for providing permanent internet access and updating the terms of several...
Viral Sensitizers Global Strategic Research Report 2025-2030 Expansion Of Mrna And Viral Vector Platforms Strengthens The Case For Optimized Viral Sensitizers
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Market opportunities in the Viral Sensitizers sector include advancements in gene and cancer therapies, driven by the need for targeted treatments and overcoming drug resistance. Growth is propelled by...
Bugs are very popular pets in nature-loving Japan
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to popular modern-day manga and animation like...
Japan used to be tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines, ink stamps?
RNZ
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August 10, 2025
Is Japan finally done with the fax machine? Photo: 123RF By Jessie Yeung, CNN When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet-train system, or films like Akira and Ghost in the Shell that depict a...
China ‘Weaponising’ Research In Indian Ocean, What India Can Do
StratNews Global
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August 12, 2025
Chinese research vessels involved in deep sea exploration or oceanographic data collection in the Indian Ocean have often been looked at with suspicion by India. So as news about a Chinese research vessel headed for the Maldives swirled, the...
DVDs, CD players, cassettes: Old-school tech is helping parents entertain their kids with no algorithms, no autoplay
Yahoo News
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When Lisa Yoder’s kids want to watch a movie, they look through the family’s DVD library or head to the library and pick DVDs to borrow. Yoder’s favorite part about letting her kids watch DVDs is that, when the movie is over, it’s over — there’s...
Entacapone Market Set To Hit $848.8 Million By 2035
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) August 15, 2025 11:03 am - Industry revenue for Entacapone is estimated to rise to $848.8 million by 2035 from $346.0 million of 2024. The revenue growth of market players is expected to average at 8.5% annually for...
Tokyo museum appreciates UAE’s efforts
Gulf Today
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August 10, 2025
Dr Sheikha Shamma Bint Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, visited the Tokyo National Museum, one of Japan’s premier cultural...
A science museum is using its 100-acre forest to support mental health
WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut
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August 12, 2025
In the middle of a hemlock grove along the Connecticut River in Norwich is an old landline phone set up in a wooden enclosure. It doesn’t work; it’s not connected to any phone line. But you can still pick it up and talk to someone you care about....