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CIC's Tim Rowe suggests more policy support for Japanese startups
Official procurement and enhanced programs were mentioned as Japan fell short in its ¥10 trillion investment goal.
Source: The Japan Times
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Prenatal Classes in Japan
Attending a prenatal class is a valuable experience. Want to join one but don’t know what to expect from a class in Japan? Here is one Mama’s experience.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels
The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution came despite new violence.
Source: The Japan Times
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High school textbooks to teach various aspects of generative AI
A total of 220 textbooks for 11 subjects have passed the second round of screenings conducted under the current curriculum guidelines.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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Philippines declares emergency as energy supplies run short
There is an "imminent danger of a critically low energy supply," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an executive order late Tuesday.
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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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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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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Nappy days: Dirty diapers reused in Japan recycling breakthrough
Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan -- more from seniors than babies -- but a recycling breakthrough has given them a…
Source: Japan Today
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