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Japanese Manufacturers Relocating Headquarters
Newsfrom Japan Economy Aug 20, 2025 08:30 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 20 (Jiji Press)--Toshiba Corp., Fujitsu Ltd. and other major Japanese manufacturers are relocating their headquarters functions from central Tokyo to elsewhere in the country in response...

Denis Puric sends message to Japanese fans ahead of Takeru showdown: “I promise to give you an unforgettable fight”
The Bosnian-Canadian kickboxing veteran, Denis ‘The Bosnian Menace’ Puric, is feeling honored to be stepping into the Circle against Japanese megastar ‘Natural Born Krusher’ Takeru Segawa later this year. However, the 40-year-old veteran knows he...

Markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain
Markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy. Traders have also been watching a recent diplomatic whirlwind...

Search starts in Japanese ship sunk by Russians in war in 1904
FUKUOKA—Volunteer divers started a full-scale search off Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 19 for remains and belongings from a large passenger-cargo ship that was sunk during the Russo-Japanese War over 120 years ago. The Hitachi Maru went down with...

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL / Consultant: TICAD 9 Offers a Wealth of Opportunities for Japanese Companies; Firms Should Seize These Chances to Expand into New Fields, Create New Businesses
Courtesy of Yukari Umemoto Yukari Umemoto The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:17 JST, August 20, 2025 Yukari Umemoto is the managing director of Africa Business Partners. The following is an excerpt from an interview she gave to The Yomiuri Shimbun about the...

Podcast: Should We Make Viruses More Dangerous – For Science?
Welcome to Season 2 of Entanglements. In the first episode, hosts Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild ask: Should scientists be allowed to do gain-of-function experiments? It’s a question that has been long debated in virology and beyond — and that...
NEC and UN Agency Partner to Boost Food and Health Tech in Africa
Japan’s NEC Corporation has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme to scale technology-driven development projects across Africa. The partnership, announced during the Tokyo International Conference on African...

Asian Shares Mixed As Tech Stocks Track Declines By U.S. Peers
Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors locked in profits in tech stocks amid concerns over valuations and reports of potential U.S. government equity stakes in major chipmakers. Investors also kept a close eye on ongoing Ukraine peace...

Japan’s defense minister visits Turkey for talks on defense cooperation, drones
A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defense & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2022. [Umit Bektas/Reuters] Japan’s defense minister will hold talks in Turkey on Tuesday on defense industry...

Sensex, Nifty Set To Open Lower As Tech-led Selloff Hits Asia
Indian shares look set to open lower on Wednesday amid a broad selloff in global technology stocks. Trade concerns may also weigh after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed some of the "richest families in India" are involved in the...

India, Japan Are Natural Partners And Sky Is Not The Limit: Ambassador George On Tokyo-New Delhi Ties (IANS Exclusive)
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In an exclusive interview with IANS, Ambassador of India to Japan, Sibi George, reflected on the deepening India-Japan ties, the evolving global order, and how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy has...

Kenya, Japan renew health partnership with focus on resilient systems
Kenya and Japan have pledged to translate their shared vision for resilient healthcare systems as they renewed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in the health sector. The pledge took place in a bilateral meeting chaired by...

Debate flares over teaching STEM subjects in local languages
A heated debate is unfolding in Zimbabwe over government proposals to introduce science and mathematics lessons in local languages, with supporters hailing the move as a step towards decolonising education while critics warn of poor planning and...

Ruto urges Japan to invest in Kenya's tech and green economy
President William Ruto at 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan.[PCS] President William Ruto has urged Japanese investors to scale up their presence in Kenya, highlighting opportunities in...

Bundesliga agrees FTA deal in Japan with Abema
German soccer’s top-flight Bundesliga has agreed a free-to-air (FTA) rights deal in Japan with sports streaming platform Abema for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Through the agreement, Abema will show two league games FTA every week throughout the...
Ghana Courts Japanese Business with Gateway Pitch
Ghana is making a direct appeal to Japanese companies, urging them to see the West African nation as a strategic entry point for the entire continent. The call came at an investment forum in Yokohama, Japan, where Ghanaian officials laid out their...

Foxconn Technology invests $30 M in Robocore to expand into medical and elderly care robotics market
Foxconn Technology invests $30 M in Robocore to expand into medical and elderly care robotics market August 20, 2025 | Wednesday | News Robocore projects 5X revenue growth by 2028, accelerates global market leadership and paves the way for IPO...

Asian markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy. Traders have also been watching the recent diplomatic...

Teleflex introduces Barrigel Rectal Spacer in Japan for prostate cancer radiotherapy
Teleflex introduces Barrigel Rectal Spacer in Japan for prostate cancer radiotherapy August 20, 2025 | Wednesday | News Innovative hyaluronic acid technology delivers enhanced control and precision, significantly lowering the risk of rectal...

‘Beyond Discrete – Sensing the Future’ Murata showcases Next-Gen Technologies Driving a Smarter and Greener Future at electronica India 2025
Business Wire India Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) will showcase its latest innovations at electronica India 2025, being held from September 17–19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Located...