Travel bookings to Japan from Asian markets have significantly decreased due to earthquake predictions from a manga novel, sparking concerns among travelers. Flight reservations from Taiwan, South ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia and the United States of America together at Expo 2025 Osaka
Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Japan, hosted U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass at a VIP reception at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)
Viral comic sparks fear of quake hitting Japan
Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines have both scaled back some flights to Japan as officials implore the general public not to give stock to the rumours. Japan’s Meteorological Agency’s ... ( read original story ...)
Honda to cut back on EV investment due to dissatisfaction in the market
The Honda Motor Company announced Tuesday it will cut back on its previous investment plan for electric vehicle technology in response to its disappointment in the growth of the EV market. ( read original story ...)
Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi visits UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka welcomed Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and UAE astronaut, for a special visit that brought ... ( read original story ...)
Travellers avoid trips to Japan amid talk of a big quake prophesied in manga novel
Online videos and posts warning people about travelling to Japan have attracted millions of views. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Travelers avoiding Japan because of dire comic book prediction
Bookings from Asian countries have plummeted by as much as 50 percent compared with last year, following the prediction in the manga graphic novel The Future I Saw ... ( read original story ...)
Travellers avoid trips to Japan over viral comic book’s quake prediction
TOKYO: Holiday bookings to Japan from key Asian markets have plunged ahead of the busy summer season. The cause: Rumors of an impending earthquake prophesied in a manga graphic novel. ( read original story ...)
Gov. Greg Abbott awards $3.08M semiconductor grant to Tokyo Electron for R&D facility
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that TEL U.S. a $3.08 million semiconductor grant to support the company's R&D facility in Southeast Austin. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Yamanote Line resumes suspended train operations
All services on East Japan Railway's busy Yamanote Line in Tokyo were suspended Friday morning due to wire trouble, before being resumed later in the day. ( read original story ...)
Manga’s July 2025 Japan Disaster Prediction Shakes Up Fear of ‘The Big One’ — and Some Are Even Abandoning Their Holiday Plans
How a clairvoyant manga, official government megaquake predictions and even a horror movie have coincided to create a perfect storm of panic in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Saudi and US ambassadors meet at Expo 2025 Osaka to strengthen bilateral ties
TOKYO — Saudi Arabia and the United States reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a high-level diplomatic engagement at Expo 2025 Osaka, where Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tourism Hit Hard as a Prophetic Manga Talks of an Imminent Natural Disaster
Tourists are reportedly canceling their trips to Japan due to a warning from a prophetic manga called The Future I Saw by Ryo Tatsuki. ( read original story ...)
From Expo 2020 Dubai to Expo 2025 Osaka, Dubai’s legacy continues
DUBAI/OSAKA – Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, headed a delegation from Expo City Dubai on a visit to Expo 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
India not just future-ready, but shaping that future: FS Misri in Tokyo
Speaking on India's economic landscape at the event, Misri highlighted that India continues to be a highly attractive destination for global capital, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s super-long yields hover near record highs on inflation, fiscal concerns
Japanese government bonds remained stable on Friday, after a volatile week in which super-long yields hit record highs as inflation and fiscal concerns sapped demand for debt. ( read original story ...)