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Asia stocks mostly rise as Tokyo hits record on US-China tariff truce, investors eye US inflation data
Malay Mail
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August 12, 2025
HONG KONG, Aug 12 — Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce but looked ahead apprehensively to the release of key US inflation data later in the day. Donald...
Direct-To-Fabric Printing Market: How Sustainability Trends Are Driving Industry Transformation
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The direct-to-fabric textile printing market offers opportunities through rapid digital and eco-friendly innovations, driving agility and customization in production. Evolving consumer demands for sustainability,...
Why Japan, South Korea and EU couldn’t join forces against Trump
South China Morning Post
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August 12, 2025
Before the Trump administration’s August 1 deadline, Japan, South Korea and the European Union struck agreements with the United States, accepting American tariffs of 15 per cent on their exports. They all came with strings of promised investments...
UP expands overseas job opportunities for youth, targets Japan and Germany after Israel’s success
The Statesman (India)
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August 12, 2025
After the success of 6,000 skilled workers in Israel, the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department is now preparing employment data for youth in other countries, with Japan and Germany topping the list. The Uttar Pradesh government is actively seeking...
Veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Manufacturing Business Analysis Report 2025-2030 Increasing R&D In Targeted Parasiticides And Antimicrobials Creates Opportunities
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Veterinary API Manufacturing market presents opportunities in expanding companion animal care, demand for livestock disease management, and enhanced regulatory compliance. Growth is driven by advancements in...
Japan's Murata develops stretchable sensors for wearable medical devices
Nikkei Asia
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Technology Kyocera, Sanyo Chemical also jumping into market expected to be worth $85bn in 2034 Murata Manufacturing 's stretchable printed circuit will be found in wearable devices that measure cardiac and brain activity. (Murata Manufacturing)...
Japanese Language Courses Launched to Support Kyrgyz Labor Migration to Japan
Times of Central Asia
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August 11, 2025
On August 8, the Center for Pre-Departure Orientation and Reintegration of Migrants in Bishkek officially launched an intensive Japanese language course aimed at improving the employability of Kyrgyz job seekers in Japan. The course is a joint...
Japan asks S. Korea to lift ban on Japanese seafood imports
The Mainichi
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August 11, 2025
Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi,left, meets with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul on Aug. 11, 2025. (Kyodo) INCHEON, South Korea (Kyodo) -- Japan's farm minister on Monday urged the South Korean foreign minister to scrap...
Casio starts local manufacturing of select watch models in India
ETRetail.com
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August 12, 2025
New Delhi: Casio India, a subsidiary of Japan-based Casio Computer Co. Ltd., has commenced sales of 28 watch models manufactured in India, the company said in a press release on Tuesday. According to the company, it will help them to strengthen...
Metaplanet to Launch Preferred Shares, Bitcoin-Backed Yield Curve Plan
CoinDesk
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Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet (3350) has unveiled two major strategic initiatives aimed at deepening its integration of bitcoin .The announcements came as the company posted strong second-quarter results, with revenue climbing 41%...
Nikkei Tops 43,000 for First Time as Rally Extends
The European Financial Review
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August 13, 2025
Japan’s Nikkei share average surged past the 43,000 mark for the first time on Wednesday, with the broader Topix index also hitting a record high, as both benchmarks extended their winning streaks to a sixth straight session. The Nikkei climbed as...
Pearl Hospitality Group plans Norikawa Japanese restaurant at One Riverside
Jacksonville Daily Record - Florida
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August 12, 2025
The owners of Norikase in Tinseltown want to bring a similar concept to Brooklyn Downtown. By Dan Macdonald | 12:00 a.m. August 12, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! The operator of the Norikase Japanese restaurant in Tinseltown and Beachside...
S’pore start-up among 5 global picks for Japan construction group Kajima’s mentorship and funding
The Straits Times
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August 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – A Singapore start-up is one of five global picks by Japanese construction group Kajima Corp for a programme to help accelerate the commercialisation of their concepts. CityBot Technology, which makes robots to inspect confined or...
Gojo & Co pumps fresh capital into Indian NBFC
VC Circle
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Japanese impact investor Gojo & Company Inc has pumped in fresh capital in a New Delhi-based microfinance institution through a rights issue. The impact investor, focused on inclusive financial services, with a particular focus on supporting...
Japan Urges South Korea to Lift Curbs on Fishery Products
Nippon
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August 11, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Economy Aug 11, 2025 19:58 (JST) Incheon, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Jiji Press)--Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Monday called on South Korea to remove restrictions that it puts on imports of fishery products from...
Tokyo Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction and Betting Tips | August 13th 2025
Sportskeeda
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August 11, 2025
Tokyo Verdy will host Nagoya Grampus at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday in the last 16 of the 2025 Emperor's Cup. The home side have had mixed results in the J1 League this season, sitting 14th in the division with 31 points and will hope they...
Kamo’s “Indigo Rhythm” Blends Japanese Craft and Harlem Jazz
Sourcing Journal - New York
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August 11, 2025
Influences from Japan and Harlem inspire Copenhagen-based brand Kamo’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The simplistic brand, known for celebrating garment craftsmanship and manufacturing traditions, presented the collection called Indigo Rhythm...
Nitin Gadkari says alternative fuels can put India’s automobile industry in world’s top spot
The Indian Express
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August 12, 2025
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that India’s automotive sector could become the world’s No 1 in the next 5–6 years, provided it embraces alternative fuels and deeper integration with agriculture....
Part of National Highway Collapses in Ishikawa Pref., Japan; 1 Seriously Injured After 3 Vehicles Fall
The Japan News
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August 12, 2025
Courtesy of the Nakanoto civil engineering comprehensive office A collapsed part of National Highway Route 249 is seen in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, at around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 12:51 JST, August 12, 2025 NANAO, Ishikawa —...
Japan Tests Israeli Heron MK II Drone Signaling Possible Shift in Regional Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 5, 2025, images shared on X by defense watcher Shiki Kuroha revealed an Israeli-made Heron MK II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) conducting a test flight at Shirahama Airport in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The UAV, operated by Kawasaki...