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Indonesia's underperforming stock market faces credibility test
Transparency reforms answer MSCI concerns, but execution and investor confidence remain key
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Early blossoming likely means early full bloom at this breathtaking park within day-trip distance of Tokyo. Cherry blossom season doesn’t last very long, and there’s often a twinge of sadness that com
Source: SoraNews24
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Nara Temple Vandalism Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating stains found on a national treasure at a Nara temple. The investigation is focused on a potential violation of the cultural properties protection law.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sri Lanka's Economy Faces New Challenges
Sri Lanka's economic recovery, recently praised by the IMF, now faces potential disruptions. Travelers should monitor the situation for possible impacts on travel costs and availability.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China, Vietnam Leaders Meet: What It Means
Xi Jinping hosted To Lam in a diplomatic debut. The meeting signals potential shifts in regional tourism and travel policies.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tanker Transits Hormuz Amid Tensions
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, carrying methanol from the UAE, passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This transit occurs as shippers navigate heightened geopolitical risks in the region.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Toyota unveils new version of basketball-shooting AI robot
Japanese automaker's project brings various technologies together
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Where Tokyo goes to sweat and soak
To stay relevant and attract new customers, public bathhouses and saunas are trading weary grandeur for contemporary cool.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shoes possibly worn by missing boy found in Kyoto mountains
The sixth-grade student in an elementary school in Nantan went missing after his father dropped him off near the school at around 8 a.m. on March 23.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's SoftBank launches unit to develop homegrown AI
NEC, Honda, Sony among 8 companies that have invested
Source: Nikkei Asia
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