Japanese electronic component manufacturers lose 11 percentage points of global market share over 20 years Japanese electronic component manufacturers have lost 11 percentage points of global market share over the …
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Foreign student numbers in Japan surge while weak yen curbs Japanese study abroad
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWeak yen deters Japanese students from study abroad as foreign enrollments in Japan hit record Record inflow of foreign students into Japan contrasts with a 20% fall in Japanese students …
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Britain pressured to approve GCAP fighter funding as Germany and Canada show interest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBritain urged to approve Global Combat Air Programme funding as Germany and Canada eye participation Britain must decide soon on funding for the Global Combat Air Programme as Germany and …
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Taiwan launches carbon emissions levy to seed decarbonization fund
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan Begins Charging Carbon Emissions Levy to Major Firms to Seed Decarbonization Fund Taiwan begins charging a carbon emissions levy on major companies, with payments due this weekend, to seed …
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Beyblades craze sweeps Hong Kong, reviving nostalgia and attracting younger fans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBeyblades Make a Comeback in Hong Kong as Tournaments and Toy Sales Surge Beyblades surge through Hong Kong as nostalgia meets a new generation; tournaments, collectors and retailers report rising …
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SoftBank to invest up to Â¥14 trillion to build SoftBank data centers in France with 5 GW capacity SoftBank will invest up to Â¥14 trillion to build data centers in …
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National Museum of Korea reimagines exhibits as K-pop boom lifts visitor ranks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNational Museum of Korea Reaches No. 3 Globally as K-pop and K-culture Drive Young Visitors National Museum of Korea reimagines exhibits and outreach, rising to third worldwide in visitors as …
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CyberE Otaku Pop Fest Manila draws thousands in debut anime festival
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOtaku Pop Fest debuts in Metro Manila, drawing thousands of anime fans Thousands flocked to CyberE’s first Otaku Pop Fest in Metro Manila on April 25, celebrating Japanese anime, cosplay …
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Japan, US and Philippines to launch Luzon investment hub for AI, semiconductors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan, US and Philippines to strengthen AI supply chains with Luzon investment forum Japan, the US and the Philippines will deepen cooperation to bolster AI supply chains and semiconductor resilience, …
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Vinfast delays US$4bn North Carolina EV plant as firms eye empty site
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVinfast EV plant in North Carolina remains unbuilt as firms eye vacant $4bn site Vinfast EV plant in North Carolina remains unbuilt; developers and local firms have shown interest in …