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Japan’s Nikkei slips as US futures fall, investors eye Israel-Iran ceasefire
Business Recorder
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June 25, 2025
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average inched lower on Wednesday, weighed down by declines in US stock futures, as investors awaited clarity on whether a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold. The Nikkei was down 0.1% at 38,750.47 by...
Japan Enlists Rakuten Mobile, AWL for Edge AI Stadium Security Project
The Fast Mode
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June 25, 2025
Rakuten Mobile, AWL, Inc. and Rakuten Vissel Kobe have announced that they have been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Regional Digital Transformation (DX) Promotion Package Project (AI Verification Type), in an...
Japan charts course to double shipbuilding capacity by 2030
Splash 247
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June 24, 2025
Japan, once the undisputed titan of global shipbuilding, is embarking on an ambitious journey to rejuvenate its maritime manufacturing prowess, aiming to double its shipbuilding output by 2030. This bold strategy, spearheaded by the ruling Liberal...
“They’re Using Pee for Implants Now”: Scientists Unveil Shocking Tech That Turns Human Urine Into Bone and Tooth Replacements
Sustainability Times
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June 24, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers have developed a method using synthetic yeast to convert human urine into valuable hydroxyapatite for medical applications. 🌿 This innovation addresses environmental concerns by removing excess nutrients from...
IBM and Japan Just Launched a Quantum-Supercomputer Hybrid
Markets Insider
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Tech firm IBM (IBM) and Japan’s top research institute, RIKEN, have launched the first IBM Quantum System Two (IBM’s most advanced quantum computer) outside of the U.S. However, what makes this even more interesting is that it has been physically...
Researchers discover incredible new method to squeeze water out of crystals: 'Presents a new approach'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 24, 2025
"An important step." by Ren VenkateshJune 24, 2025 Scientists in Japan are excited about a new process that can deliver clean water. In a study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, University of Tsukuba researchers discussed a new...
CIU Professors Present Security Research at Global Conference in Brussels
Georgia Online
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June 25, 2025
The representatives of the Caucasus International University – Head of the English Master’s Program for Global Policy and Security Studies, Professor Vakhtang Maisaia, and Associate Professor Eka Beraia were on a scientific visit in Brussels,...
‘Quantum Korea 2025’ Opens in Seoul, Expanding Global Dialogue on Quantum Science and Industry
The Korea Bizwire
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June 25, 2025
South Korean Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-yeom poses for a commemorative photo with participants during an event held at the aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on June 24, 2025. (Image courtesy of the Ministry of Science and ICT) SEOUL, June...
Innovation Minister Donchev: We Must Build Better Cooperation with Japan in All Fields
Bulgarian News Agency
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Opening a Bulgarian-Japanese business forum here on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev said that on the platform of the excellent bilateral political relations, "we must build further with better...
Makassar, Japan's Maniwa team up on waste-to-energy project
Antara
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June 25, 2025
Makassar (ANTARA) - The Makassar city government is partnering with Maniwa City, Japan, and Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. to develop renewable energy through sustainable waste management practices. Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin welcomed the...
HLB forms Korea-Japan alliance to pilot predictive elder-care tools
Korea Biomedical Review
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June 25, 2025
HLB Global is pulling together Korean medtech firms and Japanese capital to knit together cross-border medical data and build an AI-powered ecosystem for personalized, preventive care in one of the world’s fastest-aging health systems. The company...
Bulgaria and Japan Open New Page in Bilateral Relations
Bulgarian News Agency
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Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov discussed the opportunities for intensifying the bilateral economic relations with Akiyoshi Kato, Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. Deputy Minister Kato is visiting...
Technica Zen and BSI Professional Services Japan Launch Customizable Training to Strengthen AI Governance in Japanese Companies
WhaTech
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June 25, 2025
Technica Zen, Inc. and BSI Professional Services Japan K.K. have jointly launched a new, customizable AI Literacy and Governance training service aimed at strengthening AI governance in Japanese companies. Empowering organizations with tailored AI...
Asia Pacific CCS investments to touch $622 billion by 2050; Japan to drive 68% of cross-border storage: Report
ETEnergyworld.com
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June 25, 2025
New Delhi: Cumulative investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) across Asia Pacific is projected to reach $622 billion by 2050, with Japan leading the region in cross-border CO₂ storage, according to global consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Japan...
Bulgaria and Japan deepen economic cooperation
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 25, 2025
Photo: Ministry of Energy The Bulgarian Investment Agency (BIA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are signing a memorandum of understanding that will give new impetus to the trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Japan....
ASX 200 Mixed as Tech Stocks Climb and Miners Weaken Amid Global Rally
Kalkine Media
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June 25, 2025
Highlights Asian markets mostly higher on Wall Street gains and Middle East ceasefire Australian tech stocks rise while mining and energy sectors soften DroneShield leads on large European contract news Asian equities opened higher following...
China overtakes Japan as top destination for Korean travelers
The Korea Times
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June 25, 2025
China has overtaken Japan as the top travel destination for Koreans, driven by a surge in weekend trips and improved travel conveniences that are reshaping regional tourism patterns. Recent data from Trip.com shows that bookings for round-trip...
A year of eating at Virginia Tech
The Collegiate Times - Virginia
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If you’re an incoming first-year student at Virginia Tech, you’ve probably heard all about the food. It’s emphasized during campus tours and distinguished among the best college dining programs by publications such as Niche, The Princeton Review,...
London Spirit: Tech titans eye speedy Hundred deal to beat Trump tax rises
City A.M.
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June 25, 2025
Wednesday 25 June 2025 7:00 am | Updated: Tuesday 24 June 2025 3:23 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The US tech titans buying a stake in London...
LS Cable and unit join Korea-Japan submarine cable project led by Microsoft, AWS
Yonhap News Agency
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June 25, 2025
SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- LS Cable & System Ltd. and its undersea communication cable subsidiary said Wednesday they will take part in a large-scale telecommunications infrastructure project led by a global consortium including Microsoft and...