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Climate change fueling growth of antibiotic-resistant salmonella
New research suggests warming temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could accelerate the spread of hard-to-treat infections.
Source: The Japan Times
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Business confidence in China rebounds: EU Chamber of Commerce survey
Country's resilience to global volatility helps boost outlook from record lows
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China drops hammer on cross-border stock trading: 5 things to know
'Far tougher' crackdown targets 'entire supply chain,' from brokers to influencers
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
The high-profile case within the wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.
Source: The Japan Times
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Own a piece of anime history with U-Treasure’s Astro Boy gold miniature figure
A new line of decorative mini figures made from gold pay homage to pioneering manga artist Osamu Tezuka’s massive influence on anime and manga. U-Treasure, a Japanese jewelry brand that frequently par
Source: SoraNews24
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Former Giants manager’s daughter consulted ChatGPT before reporting altercation
Shinnosuke Abe resigned from his position Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of physically assaulting his daughter.
Source: The Japan Times
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Samsung workers accept wage deal that averts chip plant strike
The agreement avoids what could have been a damaging strike for Samsung and the tech industry amid shortages in the memory chip sector.
Source: The Japan Times
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Canada and Bahamas impose Ebola-related travel bans
The entrance ban of residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan comes as the WHO raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain to "very high."
Source: The Japan Times
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India's GIFT City offers gateway for investors seeking global stocks
Relaxed limits in would-be Singapore rival offer escape from weak domestic market
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
The airspace incursions have occurred as Ukraine uses exploding drones to hit Russian Baltic ports that handle nearly 40% of national oil and gas exports.
Source: The Japan Times
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