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Starlink begins accepting orders in Vietnam after Hanoi lifts foreign-ownership limits Starlink begins accepting orders in Vietnam after Hanoi relaxed ownership rules, receiving a five-year pilot licence to offer satellite …

Japan bets on "Physical AI" to revive manufacturing and rein in debt Japan unveils a national push for "Physical AI"—combining AI with manufacturing—to lift productivity, spur targeted investment and help …

Thai Government Bond Program Launches with $3 Minimum to Boost Household Savings Thailand launches a new Thai government bond program with a $3 minimum to encourage small savers and tackle …

University of Tokyo microsatellites propel Japan’s space startup sector University of Tokyo microsatellites are driving a surge in Japan’s space startup scene as 15 small satellites developed by the university …

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Launches Renovation Fund to Reposition Urban Offices and Hotels Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank renovation fund to buy and upgrade existing offices, rental housing and hotels as …

Fukuoka CDP Federation Orders Probe into National Health Insurance Evasion by Local Lawmakers Constitutional Democratic Party’s Fukuoka federation has ordered a full survey of its local lawmakers into national health …

Hyakunousha launches Niigata production arm to secure Japanese rice for premium onigiri growth Hyakunousha launches a Niigata production company to secure Japanese rice supplies, coordinate marketing and expand premium onigiri …

Kyoto University Hospital medical accident leaves patient ventilator-dependent after wrong-site brain resection Kyoto University Hospital reported a medical accident in a July brain surgery that removed healthy tissue instead of …

Josys pitches ransomware defense to Japanese firms after contractor-linked breach Josys offers ransomware defense to Japanese firms after a contractor-linked breach halted deliveries; startup urges multifactor authentication and tighter access. …