Travel Alerts•
Can a new government finally turn Bangladesh around?
Stakes for democratic legitimacy and economic stability are high for Tarique Rahman's BNP
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Healthy Ohtani has Cy Young Award in sights
The four-time MLB Most Valuable Player, winner of two World Series titles, has yet to capture the Cy Young Award for outstanding pitching.
Source: The Japan Times
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Road-tripping Sri Lanka: Two weeks of delightful detours
The 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' offers no shortage of history, nature and restful retreats
Source: Nikkei Asia
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All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next
The tech giant created China's most popular chatbot, Doubao, which has built up more than 100 million daily users since its inception in 2023.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fatal Stabbing in Osaka's Dotombori; Travel Alert
A 17-year-old died and two others were injured in a stabbing in Osaka's Dotombori district. Travelers should be aware of increased police presence and potential disruptions in the area.
Source: Japan Today
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Starlink Approved in Vietnam: Better Connectivity
Vietnam has licensed Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet firm. This aims to bridge connectivity gaps, especially in rural and mountainous regions.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
7-Eleven, Lawson Slow China Expansion
Economic challenges and strong local competition are impacting Japanese convenience store growth in China. This may affect the availability of familiar Japanese snacks and services for travelers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'
Dozens of drawings, storyboards and other elements created for the film and gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Miyazaki's world-famous Studio Ghibli are going on display.
Source: The Japan Times
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Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Veteran contractor becomes senior thief. A lot has been said about the reasons for Japan’s low crime rate. Some people point to Confucian philosophy, while others look for more modern factors such as
Source: SoraNews24
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Junya Ogawa elected leader of Centrist Reform Alliance
The former CDP lawmaker pledged to strengthen the CRA’s internal structure as the party reels from its election defeat.
Source: The Japan Times
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