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What's driving Tokyo's warning on Japanese companies operating in Taiwan island?

Global Times ·

Illustration: Liu Rui/GT When it comes to the Taiwan question, some Japanese politicians have been proclaiming that "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency." However, Tokyo's actions speak louder - and more cautiously - than words. On...

Japan’s Core Inflation Slows but Stays above BOJ Target, Keeps Hike Bets Alive

The Japan News · July 18, 2025

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Bank of Japan Reuters 10:23 JST, July 18, 2025 TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s core inflation slowed in June but stayed above the central bank’s 2% target for well over three years, highlighting lingering price pressures...

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The Boerne Star - Texas · July 26, 2025

JULY 26 • SUMMER BITES with Chef Lulu Benz: Stop by Herff Farm for a lively cooking demo. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, Lulu will showcase how to create delicious, crowd-pleasing summer bites perfect for your next gathering. Tickets are $15. Purchase...

Australia: Brisbane to Propel Smart, Sustainable Aerospace Tech

OpenGov Asia · July 20, 2025

Brisbane’s growing reputation as a hub for smart, aerospace innovation has received a significant boost via an international agreement that aims to accelerate Queensland’s development in hydrogen propulsion and electric aircraft systems. The...

Week Ahead: Trade Talks, Fed and BoJ Decisions, Tariff Deadline, US Jobs Data

Investing · July 26, 2025

MON: US Dallas Fed (Jul), German GfK (Aug) TUE: US Consumer Confidence (Jul), JOLTS (Jun) WED: FOMC & BoC Policy Announcements; ECB Wage Tracker, Australian CPI (Jun/Q2), German Retail Sales (Jun), Swiss KOF (Jul), EZ Flash Prelim. GDP (Q2), US...

Japanese CEO of Luxury Goods Trading Platform Revealed as Buyer of $10 M. Birkin Bag

Art in America · July 18, 2025

Shinsuke Sakimoto, the CEO of luxury goods reseller Valuence Holdings Inc., revealed himself as the buyer of a Hermès Birkin bag auctioned last week in an interview with the Khaleej Times on Monday. The handmade, all-black leather bag sold at...

USDA Shakeup, Skinny Farm Bill, and Broadband: Rural Policy in Focus

Successful Farming ·

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins released the long-awaited USDA reorganization plan this week, including closure of some facilities and relocation of many staff to regional hubs across the country. Agri-Pulse Newsmakers spoke with Rep. April McClain...

Tokyo stocks end higher after robust TSMC earnings

The Mainichi ·

This file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, as heavyweight chip shares trimmed earlier losses after robust earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. helped ease concern...

Bombshell new investigation into Pennsylvania's Roswell as mystery of UFO crash deepens

Daily Mail · July 26, 2025

An eyewitness to the supposed crash-landing of a UFO in a small Pennsylvania town nearly 60 years ago now claims investigators have made new, startling discoveries about the incident. On December 9, 1965, people in seven US states and Canada...

I lived a ‘nomadic life’ in a car and traveled Asia – 4 apples were $25 but my ‘expat’ tip saved me so much money

The U.S. Sun · July 26, 2025

AN avid traveler has ditched his life in the Netherlands to take on an exciting nomadic lifestyle with his wife, son, and two cats, moving around from country to country. The family has settled in a number of countries, including China, Iraq, and...

Daikin partners JICA to promote energy-efficient inverter air conditioners

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 26, 2025

Daikin, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched a nationwide initiative to promote high-efficiency inverter air-conditioners as a sustainable solution to Nigeria’s escalating energy demands. The launch,...

Japanese embroidery on display at Carnegie Public Library

The Herald Republican - Indiana ·

ANGOLA — When Mari Miller — the artist whose work is currently on display at Angola’s Carnegie Public Library — first started sewing, it was out of lockdown boredom in early 2020. Stuck in her home in Kawagoe, Japan, she tried her hand at a few...

Japan university repeatedly gave mom false info over bullying at affiliated primary school

The Mainichi · July 17, 2025

The mother of a girl who was bullied at school looks at internal documents in Ibaraki Prefecture, May 23, 2025. She got the documents through a FOIA request, wanting to know how the university was handling the serious situation. (Mainichi/Hitomi...

Poll Reveals Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Lose Upper House Grip

MENAFN · July 20, 2025

(MENAFN) Japan’s governing alliance—comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito—is poised to lose its majority in the House of Councillors following Sunday’s election, according to multiple media projections....

Iconic Japanese Sports Cars You Can Import for Cheap

CarBuzz · July 20, 2025

JDM, or Japanese domestic market. It's a three-letter acronym synonymous with some of the most amazing Japanese performance cars that were initially only offered for sale in Japan. Think Nissan GT-R R34, Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) and the Honda NSX-R. Cars...

DIY plastic recycling made easy: How a global community is fighting plastic pollution

Euronews · July 20, 2025

It all started in 2014 when Dave Hakkens, then a student at the Eindhoven Design Academy, released his design for a plastic recycling machine to the world for free. The aim was to make plastic recycling available to local communities at scale by...

Cities with Most Michelin-Starred Restaurants; Japan Dominates

Tempo.co · July 20, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Michelin Guide has long become a global reference for restaurants and dining places. First published in 1900, the book has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Currently, the Michelin Guide covers 18,106 restaurants...

Japanese knotweed hotspots in Essex revealed with growing season underway

Echo News ·

Invasive plant specialist Environet has highlighted the 2025 hotspots for the nuisance plant using information from its online tracker, Exposed: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap. There are currently 459 confirmed sightings of the pesky plant across...

Japan's upcoming election spokes investors as higher spending plans risk destabilizing bond markets

Cryptopolitan · July 17, 2025

The bond market in Japan is cracking under pressure, and all fingers are pointing to one thing: the upcoming Upper House election on July 20. What should be just another political shuffle is now looking like a trigger for a financial shake-up,...

Japan’s fisheries value rises to US$11.54B

Food Business Africa Magazine · July 17, 2025

JAPAN – Japan’s fisheries industry saw a 5% increase in total production value in 2023, reaching US$11.54 billion (¥1.7 trillion), even as overall catch volumes dropped by 2% to 3.8 million tonnes. The decline in production volume continues a...