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Japan to slash BYD EV subsidies to under $1,000
Toyota model keeps top spot under new standards promoting domestic batteries
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan, Korea stocks fall 3% amid talk of Iran ground war
Nikkei average reaches correction territory; Tokyo threatens yen intervention
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
There’s a beautiful reason why Mr. Matsuda didn’t name his restaurant after himself. As Japan’s biggest restaurant chain for gyudon (beef bowl), and also its primary ambassador abroad, Yoshinoya is pr
Source: SoraNews24
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Thai PM readies new Cabinet as energy crisis threatens growth
A list of 35 ministers is being submitted for royal endorsement following background checks on the nominees by various agencies, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Source: The Japan Times
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One man, his dog, and ChatGPT: Australia's AI vaccine saga
Australian Paul Conyngham used artificial intelligence to design a personalized experimental treatment for his sick dog and find top scientists to administer it.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sheep culls put pressure on Greek feta cheese production
More than 480,000 sheep and goats were culled, mainly in central and northern Greece, from August 2024 to early March due to a pox pandemic.
Source: The Japan Times
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China's big banks eye profit relief but face new pressures from war, policy
Deposit repricing, abating rate pressure buoy outlook; fee rules, Iran turmoil sow doubts
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Grief and inflation haunt Myanmar's earthquake survivors
Reconstruction remains 'fragile' in Mandalay, near the epicenter, one year after the disaster
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan Tightens Citizenship Requirements
Japan has increased the requirements for foreigners seeking citizenship. The residency requirement has doubled to 10 years, impacting long-term residency plans.
Source: SoraNews24
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China Telecom Cuts Impact 5G in Japan
Chinese telecom investment is plummeting, impacting 5G infrastructure. This slowdown may affect network speeds and availability for travelers in Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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