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Markets calm although Japan risks to forefront
interest.co.nz
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US equities recovered from a dip on the open and are little changed. The S&P is consolidating near record highs with limited economic data or other catalysts to provide direction. US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will meet with Chinese...
Japan set to meet 2% defense target, but future hikes uncertain
The Mainichi
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The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts an annual live-fire artillery drill at its Higashifuji training site near Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on June 8, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is on track to achieve its...
Live: Japanese and Australian shares jump as Trump announces trade deal with Japan
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 22, 2025
32m agoWed 23 Jul 2025 at 12:24am Market snapshot ASX 200: +0.4% to 8,708 points Australian dollar: Flat at 65.52 US cents Nikkei: +1.4% to 40,318 points S&P 500: +0.1% to 6,310 points Nasdaq: -0.4% to 20,893 points FTSE: +0.1% to 9,024 points...
Minor Hotels signs first Anantara management deal in Japan
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 22, 2025
Anantara will debut in Japan with a luxury retreat in Karuizawa, set to open in 2030 under Royal Minor. Minor Hotels announced the first management contract signing of an Anantara project in Japan, partnering with List Development Co., Ltd. (LD)...
DPRK honours Chinese internationalists on war anniversary
Friends of Socialist China
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July 29, 2025
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) celebrated the 72nd anniversary of victory in the Fatherland Liberation War on July 27. This was the date when an armistice agreement was signed ending the fighting that had raged on the Korean...
Corning Announces Outstanding Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results(1) Highlighted by Record Core Sales and Core EPS
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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CORNING, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2025-- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced its second-quarter 2025 results and provided its outlook for third-quarter 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...
Aspida Re carries out second Japanese transaction
The Royal Gazette
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July 22, 2025
Created: Jul 22, 2025 05:54 PM (Updated: Jul 22, 2025 05:54 PM) David Florian, Aspida’s chief executive officer, said the move reflects their deep commitment to the Japanese market (File photograph) Aspida Life Re, a Bermudian-based life and...
Live: Japanese and Australian shares jump as Trump announces trade deal with Japan
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 22, 2025
3h agoWed 23 Jul 2025 at 2:34am Market snapshot at lunchtime ASX 200: +0.6% to 8,729 points Australian dollar: Flat at 65.58 US cents Nikkei: +2.8% to 40,876 points S&P 500: +0.1% to 6,309 points Nasdaq: -0.4% to 20,892 points FTSE: +0.1% to 9,024...
World’s ‘precarious’ trade backdrop is hurting growth, IMF says
Buenos Aires Times
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July 29, 2025
The world economy will keep weakening and remains vulnerable to trade shocks even though it is showing some resilience to Donald Trump’s tariffs, the International Monetary Fund said. The Washington-based lender, updating its forecasts on Tuesday,...
Body odor may subconsciously change how people interact
Earth.com
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered that scent cues from women during ovulation may shape how men perceive them. This isn’t about myths or love potions. It’s about biology in action. The team found that certain compounds in...
African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa (SEFA) Supports Electric Cooking Expansion Across Three African Nations
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) ( ), is tackling charcoal dependence in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with a $4 million reimbursable grant. This grant will fund the Burn...
Did we strike gold or strike out with this rooftop beer garden on top of a Tokyo parking garage?
SoraNews24
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July 22, 2025
It’s not where you’d expect a summer beer garden to be, but we’ve been surprised before and couldn’t pass up a chance to investigate. Our Japanese-language reporter Ahiruneko was passing through JR Tachikawa Station in Tokyo recently when an...
Aspida Re Expands Global Footprint With Strategic Reinsurance Transaction in Japan
News Americas Now
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July 22, 2025
News Americas, DURHAM, N.C., July 22, 2025: Aspida Life Re Ltd (“Aspida Re”), a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company, announced the execution of its second reinsurance transaction in Japan, effective June 1, 2025. This milestone...
UN: AI data centres could soon use as much power as Japan
TechCentral
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July 22, 2025
Major tech firms should commit to fully powering data centre with renewable energy by 2030, said United Nations secretary-general António Guterres. Big Tech also must be responsible in its use of water for cooling, Guterres said Tuesday in New...
From Meghalaya to Japan: Local nurses find new opportunities abroad
Hub Network
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July 22, 2025
SHILLONG, July 22: A group of nurses from Meghalaya, now working in hospitals in Japan, is making their mark in international healthcare, representing a growing trend of skilled professionals from the region taking up global opportunities. During...
8 Creative Ideas to Design a Japanese Garden
Backyard Boss
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July 22, 2025
Summary Mimic water flow with white sand to create a state of mental calmness and a minimalist atmosphere. Create harmonious focal points with strategically placed rocks in open spaces. Soften your Zen garden with moss, a symbol of adaptability...
Franziska Kunz named Kistler’s head of global ESG and sustainability
Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing
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July 22, 2025
The Kistler Group announced the appointment of Franziska Kunz to the new position of head of global ESG and sustainability, and also said it will focus more closely on sustainable solutions and continue to reduce its emissions. Kunz has 19 years...
How to Fight Climate Change Without America
Project Syndicate
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With the US retreating from multilateralism, governments must find ways to meet critical climate goals without American involvement. The path forward lies in forging mutually beneficial partnerships that align climate objectives with the unique...
Blue carbon ecosystems are key for protecting the Philippines from climate shocks (commentary)
Mongabay
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July 22, 2025
In the wake of historic typhoon activity in 2024, members of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and others are calling for scaled-up coordination and action to safeguard blue carbon ecosystems that increase local capacity to recover from...
These must-read story series explore our climate-changed world
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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July 22, 2025
Our experiences with climate change offer opportunities for rich and varied storytelling. From first-person audio pieces to climate solutions story banks, the following collections and series dive deep into our changing world. Some of the selected...