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AI becoming part of the race for Formula One and its teams
AI can be enable teams to navigate new regulations and spending cap rules, now set at $215 million.
Source: The Japan Times
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AI’s hottest private companies have booming crypto shadow market
Once the domain of digital token speculation, crypto infrastructure is being redeployed to give traders a way to bet on the likes of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's startup ambitions collide with harassment concerns
Survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs have suffered some form of harassment
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Pokémon Shop Cuts Packs to Stop Scalpers
A Japanese Pokémon card shop in Saitama is cutting corners—literally! Hareruya 2 snips the tops off Pokémon card packs to deter resellers, ensuring fans get the cards.
Source: SoraNews24
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US & Iran Near Deal: Impact on Japan Travel?
The US and Iran are reportedly close to a memorandum to end conflict. Could eased tensions affect travel routes and safety in the region?
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Fusion Tech: New Earthly Uses
Japan's nuclear fusion research is yielding unexpected benefits. These innovations could lead to advancements impacting various industries.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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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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Uniqlo’s high-end sunglasses are a fashion minefield for anyone who isn’t Mr. Sato
Does the brand’s most expensive eyewear require a fashion god to pull them off? Due to Uniqlo’s affordable prices and decent quality, it’s probably safe to say that there are more people in Japan who
Source: SoraNews24
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China outpaces Japan in next-gen perovskite solar cell patent filings
CATL leads in filings for tech that allows bendable panels, taking top spot from Panasonic
Source: Nikkei Asia
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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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