Ukraine-Japan joint fund to mobilize Hitachi and Toshiba for Ukraine’s industrial recovery Kyiv and Tokyo will set up a Ukraine-Japan joint fund worth tens of millions to buy equipment and …
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Japan and UK launch fund to support dual-use AI and quantum startups
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-UK Dual-Use Technology Fund to Back Startups in AI, Quantum, Drones and Space Japan and the UK will launch a Japan-UK dual-use technology fund to back startups in AI, quantum, …
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H3 rocket launch succeeds in boosterless first flight after six-month failure
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoH3 rocket 6th flight succeeds from Tanegashima, marking boosterless debut and recovery after December 2025 failure H3 rocket 6th flight succeeds from Tanegashima on June 12, 2026, marking first boosterless …
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Binance to Launch Asian Equities Trading, Including Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong Stocks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBinance expands into Asian share trading with plans to list Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong equities Binance plans to launch Asian share trading, adding equities from Japan, South Korea …
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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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Don Quijote operator PPIH to launch low-cost EDRP private brand in June
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPPIH to Launch Low-Cost EDRP Private Brand in June to Keep Don Quijote Prices Low Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) will launch a low-cost private brand, EDRP, in June using …
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Asia’s financial hubs launch upskilling programs to protect graduates from AI job losses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia’s Financial Hubs Brace for Shrinkage in AI Entry-Level Jobs Cities ramp up training and recruitment changes as AI entry-level jobs decline, with Hong Kong and Singapore focused on reskilling …
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Japan and Philippines launch formal negotiations on intelligence-sharing pact
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan, Philippines to begin formal talks on an intelligence-sharing agreement Japan and the Philippines will start formal negotiations next week on an information security agreement to enable the exchange of …
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Japanese banks launch loans tied to enterprise value and future cash flows
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEnterprise value-backed loans aim to unlock startup funding in Japan Japan’s leading banks and regional lenders will roll out enterprise value-backed loans, allowing startups to borrow against technology and projected …
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US and China launch competing youth leadership programs in Nepal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUS and China Open Youth Leadership Programs in Nepal Amid Post‑Protest Political Shakeup United States and China open youth leadership programs in Nepal to engage activists after 2025 protests, and …