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Japan seeks entry to NATO’s DIANA accelerator, aiming to join as first non-member Japan seeks to join NATO’s DIANA accelerator to gain access to dual-use technologies and deepen defence-industry cooperation …

Japan immigration program hit by bottleneck as only three schools certified to teach Japanese Only three schools in Japan are certified to teach Japanese under the new training program for …

Toyama kombu draws food tourists as kombu workshops revive coastal tradition Toyama kombu is drawing food tourists to the Sea of Japan coast, where Kombu House workshops and local producers …

Trump-Xi summit ends with no trade commitments as Beijing portrays a stability win Trump-Xi summit in Beijing ended with no trade commitments; leaders’ talks were ceremonial as Beijing claimed a …

Trump-Xi Summit Stalemate Sends US Stocks Lower as Inflation, Oil and Yields Weigh US stocks fell after the Trump-Xi Summit ended without breakthroughs; stickier inflation, higher oil and rising Treasury …

Gold Coast film industry surges as international productions flock to Queensland coast Gold Coast film industry draws international productions with government grants, upgraded studios and a growing pool of local …

Huixing backing gives Mayer & Cie new lease of life amid pressure from Chinese rivals Huixing’s backing revitalizes Mayer & Cie, the German circular knitting-machine maker used by H&M and …

Half of Japan’s Middle Eastern Crude Arrives via Ship-to-Ship Transfers, Analysis Shows Analysis finds about half of tankers bringing Middle Eastern crude to Japan from March–May used ship-to-ship transfers off …

Trump-Xi summit leaves Taiwan cautiously relieved as leaders stick to script Trump-Xi summit ended May 15, 2026, with scripted public remarks and no major breakthroughs. Taiwan reacted with cautious relief …