New Yalu River Bridge shows signs of preparation for opening after a decade idle China and North Korea appear to be preparing the New Yalu River Bridge for possible opening, …
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Yamashita and Welfan to open 100 China eldercare stores by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYamashita and Welfan Target Eldercare Market in China with Plan for 100 Stores by 2030 Japanese nursing-care firms Yamashita and Welfan plan a 100-store network in China by 2030 to …
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Microsoft considers open weights for AI models as Chinese rivals gain U.S. users
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMicrosoft open weights: Suleyman says Microsoft may release in-house AI model weights amid U.S. competition Microsoft open weights: CEO Mustafa Suleyman tells Nikkei the company is considering releasing in-house AI …
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Japan’s robot makers bet on AI and open collaboration to regain dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese industrial robots pivot to AI and open collaboration as Yaskawa unveils new factory Japanese industrial robots shift toward AI and open collaboration as Yaskawa opens an AI-powered factory, aiming …
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Hyatt expands in Japan to open first Alila resort in Hakone 2028
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHyatt brings Alila to Japan with Hakone resort as it doubles domestic footprint Hyatt brings its Alila luxury brand to Japan with a 60-room Hakone resort slated for 2028, part …
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Politics
US-Iran Talks Open in Switzerland Amid Deep Gaps Over Hormuz and Lebanon
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid deep divisions over Hormuz and Lebanon U.S.-Iran talks opened June 21 in Buergenstock, Switzerland, seeking a final end to hostilities under a 60-day window …
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Trump Iran agreement to be signed June 14, President says Hormuz Strait will open immediately President Trump said on June 13 that a Trump Iran agreement will be signed on …
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South Korean brands Musinsa and SM Entertainment open stores in China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korean brands expand in China as Musinsa and SM Entertainment open stores South Korean brands expand in China as Musinsa and SM Entertainment open stores in Shanghai, leveraging improved …
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Fukuoka becomes IT hub as firms open modern offices and seek talent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFukuoka IT hub attracts startups and suppliers with modern offices and low labor competition Fukuoka IT hub draws startups and suppliers with new offices, low labor competition and redevelopment incentives, …
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Madrid Open shocks as Elena Rybakina exits, Sabalenka and Noskova advance Madrid Open: Rybakina upset by Anastasia Potapova; Sabalenka survives Naomi Osaka as Coco Gauff falls to Linda Noskova in …