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PokéPark KANTO to Open in Spring 2026 Inside Japan’s Yomiuriland; Pokémon Forest, Sedge Town Areas to House Over 600 Pokémon
The Japan News
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July 22, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun 22:39 JST, July 22, 2025 Yomiuri Land Co. and The Yomiuri Shimbun announced on Tuesday that “PokéPark KANTO,” an outdoor facility to be built within the Yomiuriland amusement park, will open in spring 2026. It will be the first...
Japanese Manicure: The no-makeup makeup look for nails
The Times of India
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Image credits: @koralinda09 (left)/@js_studio_setubal(right) We have tried it all — gel polish, acrylic nails, press-ons and extensions. While they all have their own charm, they are not necessarily healthy for our nails, cuticles, nail beds, or...
Lessons for rebuilding Ukraine from economic recoveries after natural disasters
VoxEU
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July 14, 2025
Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the estimated direct damage to Ukraine’s buildings and infrastructure now exceeds $176 billion, equivalent to nearly 100% of Ukrainian GDP in 2024 (World Bank et al. 2024). Although the source and...
Senate President Backs Japanese Investment Expansion in Cambodia
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 22, 2025 -- President of the Cambodian Senate, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, expressed his full support for the expansion of Japanese investment in Cambodia during a meeting this morning at the Senate Palace with...
Japan honours former Brunei ambassador with Order of the Rising Sun
The Bruneian
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July 19, 2025
The Government of Japan has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star decoration on Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Idriss Pengiran Temanggong Pengiran Haji Mohammad, in recognition of his contribution towards strengthening bilateral...
Why are Chemplast Sanmar shares falling over 2% today? Explained
Business Upturn
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July 29, 2025
Shares of Chemplast Sanmar Ltd fell 1.9% to ₹422.70 on Tuesday after the company reported a net loss of ₹64 crore for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26), compared to a net profit of ₹24 crore in the same period last year. Revenue declined...
Go solar, go vegan and still collapse: beyond the global environmental problems framework
Resilience
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July 22, 2025
The end of June is usually an exciting time for me. Summer holidays approaching? No, it’s when the Energy Institute publishes its annual Statistical Review of World Energy. Who doesn’t love a big fat spreadsheet landing in their downloads folder...
Klook, Hoshino Resorts to boost regional travel in Japan
TTG Asia
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July 22, 2025
Klook has partnered with Japanese hospitality company Hoshino Resorts to promote travel to regional Japan. The collaboration is intended to ease overcrowding in major cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka by encouraging travel to less-visited...
Was East Asian Air Cleanup Behind Recent Global Warming Showtime?
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
Latest stories China accelerates its maglev train to catch up with Japan Hegseth's drone dominance policy needs offshore production help Toward a new resilient India–South Korea strategic partnership We have found that polluted air may have been...
General : Malaysia To Host 36th Meeting Of ASEAN Senior Officials On Environment In Langkawi
Bernama
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July 22, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN-36) in Langkawi, Kedah from July 28 to 31, in conjunction with the country’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The Natural Resources and...
Giant algal bloom off South Australia devastates marine life, threatens seafood exports
The Straits Times
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July 28, 2025
SYDNEY – In April 2025, Mr Steve Bowley, an oyster farmer in a small fishing town in southern Australia, noticed that the waters around his oyster farm, which are typically pristine, had turned dirty brown. He knew immediately what the problem...
Japanese debt and currency pummelled in run-up to crucial election
The Times
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Japanese government bonds and the yen are under pressure amid fears that ruling and challenger parties in the world’s third-largest economy will go on a fiscal splurge. Japan’s borrowing costs hit a post-2008 high this week and the yen has been...
EU Leaders Visit China and Japan Amid Tensions and Cooperation Talks
Mezha
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July 22, 2025
This week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will visit China and Japan. However, their expectations for the meeting with Chinese leadership are quite modest, according to Bloomberg. In...
Wales star graduates after Japan tour win
Nation.Cymru
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July 22, 2025
Teddy Williams graduates with a BEng in Civil Engineering just a week after helping Wales Rugby to victory over Japan in Kobe. Image via Cardiff University Teddy Williams’ journey to graduation this week has taken a little longer than you might...
GoodWe awarded JET certification for residential energy storage system in Japan
PV Tech
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GoodWe has received JET (Japan Electrical Safety and Environment Technology Laboratory) certification in Japan for its single-phase residential hybrid energy storage systems. The certified systems comprise the company’s EI hybrid inverter (5.5 kW)...
Birds That Migrate the Farthest: Nature’s Extreme Travelers
The Times of India
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July 22, 2025
Most animals move with the seasons, but some birds take migration to a whole different level– crossing entire oceans, flying nonstop for days, and clocking distances that sound almost unreal. While most of us are still hitting snooze on an early...
Japan’s 10-Year Yield Peaks: What’s Driving the Rise?
Yahoo Finance
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Japan’s 10-year government bond yield approached 1.60% on Wednesday, July 16, reaching its highest level since late 2008. That marks a rise of over 45% since the start of the year. The upward movement is part of a broader shift across the yield...
Skeleton panda sea squirt discovered in Japan: Meet Clavelina ossipandae
The Times of India
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In the vibrant waters off Japan’s Kumejima Island, scientists have discovered a bizarre new marine species that’s got the internet buzzing. The skeleton panda sea squirt, officially named Clavelina ossipandae. This tiny, transparent creature looks...
“Japanese First” politics creates fears for Indonesians
New Mandala
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July 18, 2025
In the lead up to Japan’s Upper House elections, scheduled for 20 July, “foreign nationals” have unexpectedly become a topic of discussion during the campaign. Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s assertion that Japan needs to determine “who to permit...
Lenskart Sets Sights On IPO, Krutrim Cuts 100 Jobs & More
Inc42
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July 29, 2025
Lenskart Eyes D-Street Debut Eyewear titan LensKart is gearing up for its biggest move yet — a public markets debut. It has received the shareholder nod to raise INR 2,150 Cr ($248.7 Mn) through a fresh issue, part of the broader $1 Bn IPO that...