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Accord in Pakistan unveils Remediation Costing Tool, new measures
Just Style
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August 12, 2025
The International Accord shared an update of its latest supplier briefing in Pakistan. In the update it said 138 global brands sourcing from Pakistan have signed the Pakistan Accord and have committed to ensuring workplace health and safety in...
Meet the GroundsFest panellists: Darren Greatbatch, Environmental Controls
HortWeek
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Darren Greatbatch is an amenity and invasive weeds expert, currently working for Japanese Knotweed and Environmental Controls. He has been pivotal in developing a new system of herbicide application that significantly reduces chemical, water and...
Zodiac Maritime rings the welcome bell to new LNG dual-fuel PCTC built in China
Offshore Energy
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August 12, 2025
UK-based shipping company Zodiac Maritime has welcomed its latest 7,000 CEU dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) constructed by China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard (CIMC Raffles). As disclosed, the vessel, which uses liquefied natural gas...
Metaplanet Adds 518 BTC, Now Holds $1.85 Billion Worth of Bitcoin
CryptoPotato
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August 12, 2025
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 518 BTC for roughly $61.4 million. This latest transaction brings the company’s total holdings to 18,113 BTC. Details Of The New Transaction Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, shared...
Cheniere Signs LNG Supply Agreement with JERA
Rigzone
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August 12, 2025
Cheniere Energy, Inc. subsidiary Cheniere Marketing LLC has entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with JERA Co. Inc. JERA has agreed to purchase approximately 1.0 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of...
Japan testing Israel Aerospace's Heron UAV - report
Globes
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August 10, 2025
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron Mark II unmanned aerial vehicle has been seen at Shirahama airport in Japan undergoing trials conducted by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, "Defense Blog" website reports. "The Heron MK II is an advanced...
Peru strengthens agricultural ties with China, Japan, and Malaysia
Andina
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August 10, 2025
Thus, the aim is to strengthen agricultural cooperation and expand access for Peruvian farm products to the Asian market. During the meetings, the Peruvian government official discussed various matters with China's Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
Japan cruise past Guam to secure second place in Group B
FIBA Basketball
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JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) – Japan caught fire from deep and never looked back, routing Guam 102-63 on Sunday at the King Abdullah Sports City to seal second place in Group B en route to the Final Phase. The Akatsuki Japan squad improved to 2-1, while...
Nxera’s New GLP-1 and GPCR-Targeted Drug Programs Aim to Advance Obesity and Metabolic Disorder Therapies
Pharmaceutical Technology
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August 11, 2025
Tokyo-based Nxera Pharma (Nxera) announced on Aug. 6, 2025 the launch of an expanded drug discovery pipeline targeting obesity and related metabolic diseases. The company’s efforts build on independent research in addition to existing...
Japan’s Murata to open 1st Indian facility in Chennai
ETManufacturing.in
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August 10, 2025
Chennai: Japanese electronic component maker Murata has chosen Tamil Nadu for its new facility in India. State industries minister T R B Rajaa tweeted the development saying that this is “Murata’s first facility in India and they’ve chosen...
This country's military has reduced by 20% in six years as male population declines due to..., not Russia, Japan, Turkey, it is...
India.com
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August 11, 2025
Home News This country’s military has reduced by 20% in six years as male population declines due to…, not Russia, Japan, Turkey, it is… This country's military has reduced by 20 per cent in six years as male population declines. Well, read the...
Bananas don’t grow in Tokyo. That hasn’t stopped them from becoming a symbol of the city anyway
KTVZ - Oregon
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August 11, 2025
(CNN) — You can’t visit Tokyo without seeing them. These pale-yellow boxes of individually wrapped bite-size cakes are emblazoned with images of the capital’s most famous tourist attractions and, sometimes, with some of Japan’s most recognizable...
Industry, labor groups propose measures to counter U.S. tariffs
Focus Taiwan
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August 10, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 10 (CNA) Taiwanese industry and labor groups have urged the government to act after the United States began imposing a 20 percent tariff on imports from Taiwan, in addition to existing most favored nation (MFN) duties and other trade...
Jash Engineering Ltd (NSE:JASH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Order Book and ...
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 11, 2025
Release Date: August 08, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Jash Engineering Ltd (NSE:JASH) has a strong consolidated order book of 875 crore, indicating robust demand. The...
Cowboy Bebop Creator Says High Budget Made Lazarus Production Harder
OtakuKart
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August 10, 2025
Shinichiro Watanabe, the well-known creator behind the legendary anime Cowboy Bebop, has shared some surprising thoughts about his latest project, Lazarus. The new anime, which has strong financial backing from American producers, might seem like...
Panama Secures Japanese Loan for Metro Line as Canal Tensions Rise
Tico Times
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August 10, 2025
Panama has signed a $2.486 billion loan agreement with Japan to fund the construction of Metro Line 3. Officials finalized the deal on August 9 through an exchange of notes between the two governments. The Japan International Cooperation Agency...
From Shibuya to Meguro: Energy and Elegance on Tokyo’s West Side
Nippon
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August 10, 2025
Walking from Shibuya to Meguro on Tokyo’s Yamanote loop, the city quiets down. You leave behind architectural chaos, neon and noise, trading them for sloping streets, cozy cafés, and leafy streets. Yebisu Garden Place’s mix of culture, fine...
Japanese team explores investment opportunities in KP
The Nation
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August 10, 2025
PESHAWAR - A Japanese business delegation, led by Otani, the CEO of Frontier LLC, recently visited the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (KPBOIT) to explore potential investment opportunities. This visit follows the Khyber...
How tin toys geared up manufacturing success
People's Daily Online
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Sun Yonghao's collection of Bumblebee (left) from the Transformers and Gundam models. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY In the world of collectible figures, Marvin Chan stands out for his love of mechanical tin toys — a passion that is a compelling reminder of...
Japan used to be tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines, ink stamps?
RNZ
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August 10, 2025
Is Japan finally done with the fax machine? Photo: 123RF By Jessie Yeung, CNN When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet-train system, or films like Akira and Ghost in the Shell that depict a...