Public libraries in Japan rise 30% in two decades as they evolve into community hubs Public libraries in Japan have grown 30% over 20 years, becoming community hubs—Tenmonkan Library draws …
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Japanese anime production embraces domestically trained foreign artists to expand global reach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiForeign animators in Japan reshape anime production and global reach Foreign animators in Japan bring new skills and networks to studios, boosting production capacity while expanding the industry’s international ecosystem …
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Asia’s budget airlines buy planes and expand routes despite soaring fuel costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia’s budget airlines expand fleets and routes despite soaring fuel costs Asia’s budget airlines are buying new planes and opening routes despite soaring jet fuel costs from the Iran war, …
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Trump-Xi summit agrees to expand agricultural trade and aircraft purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump-Xi Summit Yields Broad Trade Pledges but Few Concrete Details China says the Trump-Xi Summit agreed to expand agricultural trade, set up trade and investment boards, and buy U.S. airplanes, …
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Selex launches battery-swap joint venture with Petrolimex to expand EV network in Vietnam
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSelex and Petrolimex Launch Battery Swapping Network to Break Brand Lock-In in Vietnam Selex and Petrolimex have formed a joint venture to build a nationwide battery swapping and charging network, …
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Anthropic seeks to expand Claude Mythos access to Japan but faces US opposition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnthropic expands Claude Mythos access amid U.S. government scrutiny Anthropic plans wider international access to Claude Mythos, including Japan, as U.S. officials scrutinize the model for safety and national-security risks. …
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Indian military drone industry poised to expand exports after Pakistan conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndian Military Drone Industry Poised for Rapid Expansion After 2025 Border Conflict India’s military drone industry is set for rapid expansion after the 2025 conflict with Pakistan, driven by rising …
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank partners with Hunter Point Capital to expand alternatives
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Enters Capital Tie-up with Hunter Point Capital to Grow Alternative Assets Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank forms tie-up with U.S. Hunter Point Capital to expand Japan’s alternative …
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Itochu promotes Opanchu Usagi to expand intellectual property business
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItochu Expands Intellectual Property Push with Viral Character Opanchu Usagi Itochu promotes Opanchu Usagi to grow its IP business, unveiling a Yokohama exhibition preview on April 24, 2026, as the …
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Japan Eases Defense Equipment Export Limits as Firms Expand Production and Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Eases Defense Equipment Exports Rules as Firms Ramp Up Production Japan eases defense equipment exports rules, prompting IHI and Mitsubishi Heavy to expand production, investment and hiring to pursue …