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Scientists improve a photosynthetic enzyme by adding fluorophores
To realize the full potential of solar energy, scientists must find efficient ways of converting light energy into chemical energy. In a recently published study, scientists from Nagoya Institute of ... ( read original story ...)
Combating the COVID-19 Across Borders: Japan’s Multilateral Approach to the Global Pandemic Crisis
The COVID-19 is an invisible, borderless enemy that touches every part of the world. Since the virus first emerged, Japan has taken aggressive action at home in addition to actions abroad as part of a ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto art community is having a sustainability reckoning
Blockchain technology's many features have made it a hit in the art world, most notably the ability to stop forgeries and give artists a cut of future sales. ( read original story ...)
Crypto hedge funds gained 35% in February as bitcoin soared – following a 200% increase in 2020 for the growing industry
But Hassan said it's a growing area. "Strong performance in the underlying crypto-asset markets along with bubbling curiosity from institutions has been supportive of the space," he said. Hedge fund ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Policymakers Step up Calls for Higher Minimum Wage to Boost Demand
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Tokyo area extends shorter business hours over virus rebound worries
Tokyo and nearby prefectures decided Wednesday to extend their requests for businesses to shorten operating hours until next month as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota, Isuzu, Hino join in truck technology tie up
TOKYO -- Japanese automakers Toyota, Isuzu and Hino said Wednesday they are setting up a partnership in commercial vehicles to work together in electric, hydrogen, connected and autonomous driving ... ( read original story ...)
The Players’ Tribune Announces Japan Expansion; Derek Jeter Stresses Importance Of Unique Athlete Voices
Derek Jeter founded The Players’ Tribune to create a place where athletes could tell their stories in their own words. But The Players’ Tribune always had a goal of expanding globally. Today, Jeter ... ( read original story ...)
INSIGHT-Japan state-funded hotel deal pays rent to Myanmar defence ministry
A consortium of private Japanese firms and a Japanese state entity paid rent on a multi-million dollar hotel and office development that ultimately went to Myanmar’s defence ministry, six company and ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Capital Calls – Japanese automakers go back in time
Concise insights on global finance in the Covid-19 era.-------------------------------------------------REBEL ALLIANCE. Toyota Motor, its comme ... ( read original story ...)
The Players’ Tribune And Minute Media Expand Global Athlete Network With Launch In Japan
Miraikanai Co., Ltd. is a Japanese media company. The company operates in two business segments. The publishing segment publishes multiple biographical books of athletes and sports and lifestyle ... ( read original story ...)
Visual Industry Promotion Organization Adds New Function to “Japan Creator Bank” Giving Access to Unreleased Proposals by Active Screenwriters
Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) has added a new function to Japan Creator Bank, a website which can find Japanese creators in ... ( read original story ...)
APAC Hyperscale Data Center Market Size, Share, 2021 Global Industry Growth, Trends, Demands, Business Opportunities and Forecast to 2025
The APAC hyperscale data center market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 4% during the period 2020-2025. The market is witnessing steady growth with continued investments from ... ( read original story ...)
Ichiban Japanese restaurant closing in Tuscaloosa after 12 years in business
Sushi in Tuscaloosa has closed its 15th Street location after 12 years in business. The business wants to raise money for relocation costs and will keep its patrons posted on that progress soon. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Covid-19 pandemic will affect Olympic hopes, says Katarina Johnson-Thompson
World heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson says Olympic success this summer will be determined by who has coped best with the pandemic. ( read original story ...)