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Indonesia fast-tracks push to roll out homegrown trains
Sovereign wealth fund's decision could impact ties with Japanese rail suppliers
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time
The U.S. will provide on-site passport services this week in a settlement in the West Bank, marking the first time American consular officials have offered such services to…
Source: Japan Today
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Trump touts economic record in State of the Union; seeks reset ahead of midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump touted his economic record during the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday, boasting that he had ushered in a "golden…
Source: Japan Today
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Nidec Founder Nagamori Resigns
Shigenobu Nagamori, founder of Nidec, is resigning as chairman emeritus. The Japanese motor maker has been dealing with an accounting scandal.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Family Mart’s Shibuya Cat Street shop hosts first-ever rescue cat photo exhibition for Cat Day
In addition to selling delectable cat-themed sweets, the convenience store chain wants to increase cat adoptions and pet food donations. Family Mart has celebrated Japan’s Cat Day (February 22) since
Source: SoraNews24
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Development of Puyo Puyo puzzle game for use in nursing homes underway
Make your golden years your red, green, and blue years. Puyo Puyo is a beloved puzzle game that can be casually enjoyed by people of all ages, as well as in highly competitive eSports. In it, players
Source: SoraNews24
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Zelenskyy marks war anniversary vowing to fight on, with Ukraine's allies divided
Divisions among its European partners overshadowed commemorations of the start of the conflict.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to deploy missiles to Yonaguni Island by fiscal 2030, defense chief says
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the timing for the deployment of the weapons could change depending on the progress of future facility improvements.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Tokyo Electron taps 160 South Korean suppliers to meet chip demand
Japan semiconductor tool maker expands workforce, encourages cooperation
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Overall, 61% of respondents in the poll said they would describe Trump as having "become erratic with age."
Source: The Japan Times
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