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Ukraine Aid: NATO Support Dwindling?
Ukraine is facing challenges in securing NATO funding for U.S. weapons. This could potentially impact international relations and travel routes.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Hikes Taxes to Fund Defense Expansion
Japan is raising tobacco and corporate taxes to bolster its defense budget. The increased funding aims to reach 2% of GDP by fiscal year 2026.
Source: The Japan Times
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US Law & Travel: Maduro Case Impact
A US narcoterrorism law faces a test with the Maduro case. This could potentially impact international relations and travel policies.
Source: The Japan Times
Events•
Tokyo's Best Family Hanami Spots
Discover the best family-friendly hanami spots in Tokyo for cherry blossom viewing. From Shinjuku Gyoen to Sumida Park, enjoy picnics, strolls, and even boat rides amidst the beautiful sakura.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Indonesia Reverses Free School Meals
Indonesia is scaling back its free school meal program due to budget constraints. This may impact tourism-related sectors reliant on government spending.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire takes 2.49% stake in Japan's Tokio Marine
Partnership aims to reduce exposure to risk and to promote M&A collaboration
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Government approves bill to expand no-fly zones for drones in Japan
While the designated no-fly zones have not changed since the law entered into force in 2016, drones' maximum speeds, ranges and load capacities have drastically improved.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Spring reawakens concerns over bear encounters in Japan
Experts say that a good harvest of bear staple foods such as acorns and nuts could determine whether the number of reported bear sightings ultimately rise or fall.
Source: The Japan Times
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Alibaba unveils 5-nm AI chipset design amid OpenClaw frenzy
Sources say new chip to be made by longtime production partner TSMC
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
FCC bans wireless-router imports, citing threat to national security
While the commission said companies could apply for exemptions, the move could dramatically shake up the market for routers, which are primarily made overseas.
Source: The Japan Times
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