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Japan Aims for 20,000 Ph.D. Holders Annually by Fiscal 2030, Boosts Fellowships Japan aims to produce 20,000 Ph.D. holders annually by fiscal 2030, increasing research fellowship grants and encouraging overseas …

Nexchip Hong Kong listing cements China foundry as a top-10 semiconductor player Nexchip’s Hong Kong listing on July 10, 2026, makes the older-generation chip maker the world’s eighth-largest foundry, reshaping …

Bilibili World opens in Shanghai without Japanese acts as fans flock to Sony and anime booths Bilibili World in Shanghai began with no Japanese artist performances on the program, highlighting …

Yoshinoya acquires Kizuki International for about $28.7 million to expand ramen business Yoshinoya acquires Kizuki International, buying the U.S. ramen chain for about $28.7 million to broaden its ramen footprint …

Surge in cosmetic procedures in South Korea raises strains on local healthcare Record numbers of Chinese and Japanese patients seek cosmetic procedures in South Korea, boosting clinics but straining hospitals …

Mizuno esports gear debuts at EVO Japan 2026 as sporting brand targets competitive gaming Mizuno esports gear debuted at EVO Japan 2026, where the Japanese sportswear maker showcased its first …

U.S. Global Leadership at Risk: Can AI and Soft Power Keep Washington Ahead of Beijing? As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, questions over U.S. global leadership are intensifying …

Mitsubishi Estate to Invest ¥1.5 Trillion in Japan Data Centers as AI Drives Demand Mitsubishi Estate will invest about ¥1.5 trillion to build large-scale data centers in Japan, using expertise …

ABC-Mart president Kiichiro Hattori sets goal to raise overseas sales to 50% ABC-Mart president Kiichiro Hattori aims to lift overseas sales to 50% from under a third, accelerating store and …