Japan Post bidding scandal: internal probe finds 17 irregular bids since 2021 Japan Post bidding scandal revealed in internal probe after arrest of a former Tokyo branch official; company discloses …
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Japan announces larger fellowships to produce 20,000 PhDs annually by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan 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 …
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Mitsubishi Estate announces ¥1.5 trillion investment to build data centers in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi 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 …
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Grab announces fifteenfold EV charging network expansion in Vietnam by 2028
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGrab expands EV charging network in Vietnam to 6,000+ ports by 2028 Grab expands EV charging network in Vietnam from ~400 ports to 6,000+ by 2028, supporting a brand-neutral alternative …
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Nikkei 225 announces new information and communications sector and constituent selection rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei 225 revises index rules, adding an information and communications sector ahead of autumn review Nikkei 225 revises constituent rules to create an information and communications sector, shifting IT stocks …
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LG announces $1 billion Vietnam semiconductor packaging expansion in Hai Phong
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLG chip packaging Vietnam: LG to invest $1 billion in Hai Phong for chip-packaging and substrates LG chip packaging Vietnam: LG will spend $1 billion to build a large Hai …
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Minoshima High School announces return to Wakayama baseball tournament after bullying suspension
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMinoshima High School baseball to play in Wakayama tournament after two-month suspension Wakayama Prefectural Minoshima High School will compete in the July 10 Wakayama prefectural high school baseball tournament after …
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Toyota announces $3.6 billion San Antonio investment returning Tacoma production from Mexico to US
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota to shift Toyota Tacoma production back to U.S., invests $3.6 billion in San Antonio plant Toyota to invest $3.6 billion in its San Antonio plant and move some Toyota …
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Ukrainian Chamber in Japan announces civil drone technology partnership with Taiwan and South Korea
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUkrainian Chamber in Japan Pushes Civil Drones Collaboration with Japanese and Regional Firms Tokyo-based initiative seeks joint development and exports of civil drones, aiming to pair Ukrainian technology with Japanese …
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MinebeaMitsumi Announces 58 Billion Yen Investment to Expand Bearings Production for AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMinebeaMitsumi $360m investment in Southeast Asia to boost precision bearings for AI data centers MinebeaMitsumi to invest ¥58bn ($360m) in Cambodia or Thailand to raise precision bearings output 30% for …