Travel Alerts•
TSMC supplier Air Liquide opens first chip materials plant in Taiwan
European industrial gas giant has invested over $1bn locally since 2019
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Supply crunch in Intel, AMD CPUs deals fresh blow to PC and server makers
Rising prices and wait times add to headache from ongoing memory chip shortage
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tokyo police launch website detailing anonymous criminal groups
The website outlines details of the latest fraud methods and presents accounts of people who took on illegal jobs.
Source: The Japan Times
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ADB mobilizes financial support to mitigate Middle East war shocks
Multilateral lender offers liquidity to governments and loans to private sector
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Failure to secure Red Sea shipping casts shadow over Strait of Hormuz plan
Absent the strait's reopening, shortages will become more acute, threatening higher costs for energy, food and numerous other products worldwide.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
One-coin lunches still exist in Asakusa, but now to find out if it’s money well spent. In Japan, there’s a concept called the “one-coin lunch,” meaning a lunch you can buy for 500 yen (US$3.25) or les
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan Aims to Recognize Plastic Models as Cultural Asset
Japanese politicians are working to classify plastic model culture as a national cultural asset. This initiative aims to promote modeling through official support, similar to anime and manga.
Source: SoraNews24
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Koji Yakusho: Acting Icon Reflects on Career
Actor Koji Yakusho reflects on his 40-year career, discussing layered characters and aging. His insights offer a unique perspective on Japanese cinema and culture.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sex Work Ring Leader Jailed in Japan
Kazuma Endo received over four years for sex-worker recruitment. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat exploitation in Japan's entertainment industry.
Source: The Japan Times
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Taiwan Minister Seeks Ouster of China-Born Lawmaker
A Taiwan minister is calling for the removal of a China-born opposition lawmaker. The Interior Ministry emphasizes 'singular obligation of loyalty' amid the political row.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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