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Japan says Russian military obtained banned machine tools via Chinese firms
The Kyiv Independent
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August 14, 2025
Japan's Economy Ministry has uncovered a sanctions-evasion scheme in which high-precision manufacturing equipment was sold to Russia via Chinese companies, Ukrainian sanctions coordinator Vladyslav Vlasiuk said on Aug. 14. Russian defense...
Lee to discuss future of K-pop with 'Kpop Demon Hunters' director, TWICE on TV talk show
Yonhap News Agency
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August 19, 2025
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will discuss the future of the K-pop industry with the director of the Netflix animated film "Kpop Demon Hunters" and members of girl group TWICE on a television program, the presidential office...
MUSIC INDUSTRY: Yifei Xue: Shaping Sound At Power Station And Beyond
All About Jazz
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August 16, 2025
Yifei Xue, an internationally-recognized audio engineer, sound designer, and composer, has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary music and audio production, acclaimed for his innovative work at the historic recording studio The...
Intel is getting a $2 billion investment from SoftBank
CNBC
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August 18, 2025
Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., speaks during the company's annual general meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Intel and SoftBank announced on Monday...
South Korea’s nuclear power growth exceeds targets
Power Technology
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August 18, 2025
South Korea’s nuclear power output has surpassed official targets, reducing the country’s coal usage and energy import costs. According to data from state-run utility Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO), the country saw an 8.7% year-on-year increase...
Trina Storage accelerates BESS growth across Asia-Pacific
EcoGeneration
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August 19, 2025
Trina Storage, the energy storage division of solar leader Trinasolar, has reached a significant milestone with more than 2.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of utility-scale storage capacity under execution across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China)...
Japan – Mitsubishi Corporation to get shares in Copper World copper mine job in the United States
Web NewsWire
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August 14, 2025
Mitsubishi Corporation to get shares in Copper World copper mine job in the United States TOKYO, August 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) –Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is happy to reveal that it has actually reached a contract to get a 30% interest in...
Struggling Intel gets $2 billion investment from SoftBank amid AI push
OregonLive.com
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August 19, 2025
The Japanese investment firm SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel, an infusion of cash for the struggling chipmaker. SoftBank will pay $23 a share for Intel common stock, the two companies said in a joint announcement, a slight discount from...
ACSO bids to lead collective action against Amazon
Legal Futures
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August 18, 2025
Amazon: Opt-out claim The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) is looking to sue Amazon on behalf of more than 45m consumers who bought products on its website from third-party sellers. The body that represents 86 claimant law...
Phu Tho steps up investment promotion, targets high-tech, green industries
Vietstock
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August 16, 2025
Phu Tho steps up investment promotion, targets high-tech, green industries The province will prioritise attracting high-tech, green technology, semiconductor, and clean energy projects that are environmentally friendly and deeply integrated into...
‘For our grandkids’ generation:’ In Roundup, Daines touts coal as key to energy production
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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ROUNDUP — To several dozen workers seated near Signal Peak Energy’s coal mine on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines touted his work on President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as key to saving their jobs. Daines' speech to workers came after...
Japan Gas Plant Fire Spurs Fears of Chip Supply Chain Disruption
Claims Journal
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August 14, 2025
A fire at Japanese industrial gas maker Kanto Denka Kogyo Co.’s factory is spurring concerns about possible disruptions to the semiconductor supply chain. Last week, a fire broke out at Samsung Electronics Co. and Kioxia Holdings Corp. supplier...
Taiwan Foreign Chief's Visit Affecting Japan-China Relations
Nippon
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August 16, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Politics Aug 16, 2025 13:38 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 16 (Jiji Press)--Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung's latest trip to Japan has affected Japan-China ties, with Beijing canceling at the last minute a bilateral meeting of...
Deaf West Theatre – Production Of Big River
ABILITY Magazine
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Circa 2004 It’s easy to be captivated by the soulful words of Huck in the musical, Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. But the reason these days might be different from what you’d think. The Big River of recent Broadway success is an...
Japan to propose Africa-Indian Ocean logistics network for trade, resources
Nikkei Asia
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International relations Tokyo plans to help build infrastructure, including roads and updating ports The Kenyan port of Mombasa is being improved with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency. © Reuters JUNNOSUKE KOBARA August 15,...
Trumpism takes off in Japanese politics
El País
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August 16, 2025
Eitetsu Nishikawa — a 58-year-old taxi driver from Tokyo — finds it unfair that foreigners can “easily” obtain a driver’s license in Japan. He believes this situation could become a serious problem, potentially threatening his job. He argues that...
Young and now: KBS Symphony brings Gen-Z energy to classical stage
Korea Herald
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August 16, 2025
Once seen as formal and old-fashioned, classical music in Korea is drawing younger fans through YouTube, social media and fresh programming. The buzzword “classic-hip” captures the shift — classical is now “today’s music.” Reflecting this, the KBS...
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
BBC
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August 19, 2025
Intel shares have jumped after Japanese technology investment giant Softbank said it is buying a $2bn (£1.5bn) stake in the US computer chip maker. The announcement came just hours after new reports that the Trump administration is in talks to...
Pakistan, Japan hold strategic talks on auto, IT sector investment opportunities
The Nation
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August 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, together with Abdul Hameed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, held a high-level meeting with HE MATSUO Takehiko, Vice-Minister for International...
SBA lays groundwork for SAC 2026 with Japan visit
Gulf Today
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August 16, 2025
A delegation from the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), led by Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, has recently concluded an important visit to Japan. This trip is part of SBA’s long-term strategy to build upon the reputation of Sharjah...