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Putting Africa’s savings to work for its people
The task now is to build the architecture that channels Africa's savings into productive investments.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Salons are dying in more ways than one. One of the great things about gradually losing my hair is that I don’t have to worry about getting it cut in any significant way. I can get the job done myself
Source: SoraNews24
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NATO chief says Trump disappointed in Europe over Iran response
The U.S. president had accused European countries of ignoring his requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel went to war with Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mizkan suspends sales for four natto products amid supply strain
The war in the Middle East has driven up procurement costs, the company said, putting pressure on packed natto production.
Source: The Japan Times
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Yen briefly jumps in Asia trade, putting investors on high alert
The whipsaw trading came after Japan likely spent around ¥5.4 trillion ($34.5 billion) last week to support the yen.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo's Best Wisteria Gardens
Discover Tokyo's most stunning wisteria gardens, now in full bloom! From Kameido Tenjin Shrine to Shinjuku Gyoen, experience the beauty of purple wisteria during Golden Week.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Game Engines Reshape Japan's Cities & Retail
Video game technology is now being used in Japan for urban planning and retail design. This innovation could lead to more immersive and efficient travel experiences.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Man Utd beats Liverpool, Spurs climb out of relegation zone
Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to seal a return to the Champions League next season, while Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1…
Source: Japan Today
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Massive search continues for two missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco
Two U.S. soldiers that disappeared while on a training deployment in southern Morocco were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, a U.S.…
Source: Japan Today
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Iran warns U.S. Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says U.S. to help stranded ships
The U.S. president gave few details of the plan to aid ships and their crews that have been "locked up" in the vital waterway and are running low on food and other supplies.
Source: The Japan Times
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