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Japan’s new leader vows to further bolster defense buildup
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending, and an early upgrading of the country's ... ( read original story ...)
SEARCA, Nagoya University reaffirm ties with Joint Transnational PhD Scholarship for Filipinos
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Nagoya University (NU) formally signed a memorandum of agreement on 13 October 2025 to establish ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tires hosts special event to mark 10 years of service
Yokohama tire manufacturing Mississippi hosted a special event in West Point to mark ten years since its first tire rolled off the line. ( read original story ...)
Trump Crypto Partner Suspends CEO With No Explanation After Stock Falls 74%
Alt5 Sigma suspended Peter Tassiopoulos just two months after the company announced a $1.5 billion deal involving the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial.
Osaka Expo strengthened Poland’s visibility in Asia, officials say
New investment prospects, potential business partnerships and increased interest from Japanese tourists are among the early outcomes of Poland’s presence at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Rybakina clinches last remaining spot for WTA Finals by topping Mboko in Tokyo
Elena Rybakina clinched the last remaining spot for the WTA Finals by beating Victoria Mboko 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals Friday. The 2022 Wimbledon champion will face the Czech ... ( read original story ...)
Child affectionately rubs against cat in Nagoya, Japan
On October 13, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan, @halu4809 shared a video of a the child affectionately interacting with the cat. In the video, the child gently rubbing his face against the family cat while ... ( read original story ...)
Bears kill 1 person, injure 4 in Japan as record number of deadly attacks continues to rise
Bears have been increasingly encroaching into Japan's towns due to factors ranging from a declining human population to climate change. ( read original story ...)
The US took Osaka Expo visitors to the stars — again
At the 1970 World Expo, hosted in Osaka, Japan, the US pavilion gave the world a rare glimpse of a moon rock from NASA’s Apollo missions. With the Expo’s return to Osaka this year, the US also ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police officer hurt by knife-wielding man near U.S. Embassy
A police officer was injured Friday by a man wielding a knife after he was stopped for questioning near the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, in ... ( read original story ...)
Peru Concludes its Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai with the Gold Award for Best Pavilion Design
Lima, Peru, October 24th, 2025, FinanceWireWith around 1.2 million visitors, the Peru Pavilion reaffirmed international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens rules for business manager visa
Japan's business manager residence status, introduced a decade ago to lure entrepreneurs from overseas, has become increasingly popular. More than 41,000 people held it last year. But concerns have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s century-old Fujikura rides AI data centre boom to become Nikkei standout
Japan's Fujikura has become a standout in the red-hot Nikkei share gauge on expectations the century-old wire maker will benefit from increased investment in artificial intelligence data centres that ...
Lone Star wins right to buy Osaka train, warehouse operator-sources
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - U.S. distressed asset investor Lone Star Funds has won the right to buy the Osaka Prefectural Urban Development Co, half-owned by Japan's Osaka prefecture, for 78 billion yen ...
BOJ Policy Should Align With Government Policy, Japan’s Finance Minister Says
Japan’s new finance minister said it is necessary for the administration and the BOJ to maintain close contact as monetary policy must be consistent with government policy.