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Silicon Carbide Nanoparticle Market Research Report 2025-2034 Rising Demand For Sic Nanoparticles In High-Performance Applications Globally
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Silicon Carbide Nanoparticle Market is set to grow from USD 1.79 billion in 2025 to USD 5.71 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 18%. This growth is driven by SiC's superior properties ideal for applications...

CDS General Anil Chauhan discusses defence ties with Japan’s Chief of Staff
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan interacted with General Yoshida Yoshihide, Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), to reinforce defence ties between India and Japan. The interaction took place on...
Japanese Yen Rebounds From Multi-Month Low Against USD Ahead Of BoJ Decision
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:11 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay The Japanese Yen attracts some buyers in reaction to the upbeat domestic macro data. Some repositioning trade ahead of the BoJ decision further weighs on the USD/JPY pair. The fundamental...

Port of Nigg’s owner passes the baton to Japanese investor
UK energy sector construction, maintenance & enhancement solutions player Global Energy Group (GEG) has concluded an agreement with Japanese company Mitsui & Co. for the sale of its group companies, including The Port of Nigg, a multi-sector...

Japanese PM reaffirms good ties with S.Korea
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday, during which the Japanese leader reaffirmed his intent to maintain and further develop good relations with Seoul. Ishiba made the remarks during...

1,010 food and beverage prices to rise in Japan in August
A total of 195 major Japanese food and beverage makers will raise the prices of 1,010 items in August, research firm Teikoku Databank said in a survey report on Thursday. The monthly total of food products and beverages with higher prices will...

Japan Unveils First Space Domain Defense Guidelines
The Japanese Defense Ministry has announced its first-ever “Space Domain Defense Guidelines” aimed at strengthening defense capabilities in outer space. The guidelines, published on July 28, outline the direction for enhancing defense in outer...

Cabinet approves Japanese grant for Sindhuli road repair, forms salary task force
KATHMANDU: The government has made public the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on July 28. At a press conference on Thursday, government spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the...

MoHE: Zambry’s visit strengthens Malaysia-Japan ties, with focus on AI, semiconductors and student exchange
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — The recent working visit by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir to Tokyo and Osaka reflects Malaysia’s commitment to further explore strategic cooperation with advanced nations like Japan in driving...
Japan – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Concludes Agreement with Modius to Provide DCIM Solutions for Data Centers Worldwide
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Concludes Agreement with Modius to Provide DCIM Solutions for Data Centers Worldwide Mitsubishi Heavy Industries aims to integrate DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) into its One-stop solutions portfolio to...

Indian Navy Chief, Japanese Defence Minister Discuss Enhancing Strategic Ties
(MENAFN- IANS) Tokyo, July 31 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Defence Minister (Retd.) General Nakatani on Thursday, and discussed further strengthening defence...
General : Zambry’s Visit To Japan Boosts Strategic Cooperation - MOHE
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 (Bernama) – The recent working visit by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir to Tokyo and Osaka reflects Malaysia’s commitment to further explore strategic cooperation with advanced nations like Japan in...

Eighty years ago this week, the world changed with the atomic bombings of Japan. We are still feeling the poisonous fallout
click to enlarge Chey Scott photo Somehow, this building survived the Aug. 6, 1945, bombing of Hiroshima. Today known as the Genbaku Dome, or A-Bomb Dome, it stands untouched as part of the city's Peace Memorial Park. (Photo taken in 2025)...

Viewpoint: how the US fails at science diplomacy, but could do better
As a former US State Department official responsible for international science partnerships, I’ve experienced my fair share of cross-border snarl-ups. Perhaps the most frustrating was when a piece of equipment called Icarus, the world’s largest...
State House Reaffirms Investor Protection Commitment as Japanese Car Dealer Yoshino Motors Eyes Expansion in Uganda
In a show of Uganda’s growing appeal as a top destination for international investors, Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, warmly welcomed the top management of Japanese...
Japan’s factory output gain shows firms’ resilience amid tariffs
[TOKYO] Japan’s factory output unexpectedly rose in June, as manufacturers showed resilience even as US tariffs weigh on the nation’s exports. Industrial production gained 1.7 per cent from the previous month, the Industry Ministry reported on...

Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat
Authorities in Japan and South Korea have urged people to take precautions to prevent heatstroke, as the region reels from record-breaking temperatures and pressure on hospitals. On Thursday, South Korea’s meteorological office said the country...

Viridian and Kissei to advance veligrotug and VRDN-003 in Japan
Viridian Therapeutics and Kissei Pharmaceutical have signed an exclusive partnership and licence agreement for advancing veligrotug and subcutaneous VRDN-003, potential treatments for thyroid eye disease (TED), in Japan. Kissei will gain an...

Japan's foreign population could top 10% in 2040, says justice minister
The proportion of foreign residents in Japan could surpass 10% of the population as early as 2040, Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki said Wednesday. The 10% share nearly matches those in many European and North American countries. An experts' group...

Mayor Biazon welcomes HS officials from Japan for Sister School Program
Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon welcomed officials of a High School in Japan, as part of a Sister School Program with three local educational institutions. “Nag-courtesy visit sa akin sina Mr. Asano at Vice Principal Tatsuo Yoshino ng Kawamura...