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Iran war to accelerate China’s shift to electric trucks from diesel
Some energy consultancies now expect the decline in diesel use in China to accelerate faster than previously forecast.
Source: The Japan Times
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Musk's SpaceX strikes data center deal with Anthropic
AI startup Anthropic announced Wednesday it has agreed to a major computing partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX, securing access to a vast data center as the Claude maker…
Source: Japan Today
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MUFG to form strategic partnership with Google
The two firms will develop a service to assist customers in online shopping and payments with the help of artificial intelligence.
Source: The Japan Times
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Punch the Monkey: From Solo Star to Troop Member
Remember Punch, the lonely monkey? He's now integrated into his troop, offering a heartwarming wildlife story.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran reviewing U.S. proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Trump has repeatedly played up the prospect of an agreement that would end the war that started Feb. 28, so far without success.
Source: The Japan Times
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Risk of hantavirus transmitting between humans is low, health ministry says
The virus has infected several passengers, killing three, who were aboard a Dutch cruise ship.
Source: The Japan Times
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Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
We’ve heard good things about Pringles and chocolate, but what about Pringles and Lotte’s chocolate? Pringles has been selling potato chips in its distinctive cans for decades, but it wasn’t until rec
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan tackles challenges of seafloor rare earth mining, eyeing economic security
In February, Japan succeeded in a test collection of rare earth-bearing mud from a depth of 6,000 meters below sea level near the remote Japanese island of Minamitorishima.
Source: The Japan Times
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Zunda Shake vending machine lets you taste samurai culture in milkshake form
Edo-period specialty gets a modern makeover in the heart of Tokyo. If someone were to mention they’d tried a green beverage in Japan, most people might assume they’re talking about matcha. However, t
Source: SoraNews24
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Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers
The nation's new regulations effectively increase the minimum retail price of fully imported EVs and also increase the minimum power output for such models
Source: The Japan Times
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