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BUSINESSJul 4Micron holds groundbreaking ceremony for $9B plant expansion in JapanMicron has initiated a groundbreaking ceremony for a $9 billion plant expansion project in Japan. This signifies a major investment and expansion of the company's manufacturing capabilities in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 4Japan pledges US$3 million for Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea water declineJapan has partnered with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to address the decline in the Caspian Sea’s water level driven by climate change, pledging a 465 million yen (US$3 million) grant towards its sustainable use. Under the initiative for the world’s largest inland water body, Japan hopes to promote cooperation among littoral states on water resource management and enhance monitoring systems, according to the foreign ministry. The decline in the Caspian...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 4Japan food delivery firms at crossroads as inflation squeezes profitsJapan's food delivery industry is at a crossroads as intensifying competition and rising prices squeeze profits, forcing some operators to withdraw from the market. Driven by the convenience…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 3Odisha signs memorandum of cooperation for Japan-backed projects worth ₹67,000 croreAdani Enterprises and UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) Group on July 2 signed an MoU with Odisha to invest ₹1.08 lakh crore in aluminium sector, largest FDI for the StateThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 3‘Will never win genuine recognition’: China on India-Japan ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ standChina has stated that the India-Japan 'free and open Indo-Pacific' stand will 'never win genuine recognition.' This indicates a clear difference in diplomatic positions between the nations regarding regional policy.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 3Boakai Breaks Ground for 1.9km Extension of Japan FreewayPresident Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Friday officially broke ground for the extension of the Japan Freeway from the Freeport of Monrovia to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge, describing the short but strategic 1.9-kilometer corridor as a vital artery in Liberia’s economic...liberianobserver · liberia
SCI & TECHJul 3Japanese Bio-Lace technology shows strong promise in sewage treatment, says HMWSSBJapanese Bio-Lace technology is showing strong promise for use in sewage treatment, according to HMWSSB. This development could improve waste management processes.The Hindu
WORLDJul 3India-Japan ties should not target third party: ChinaIndia and Japan also expressed "serious concern" at the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and opposed unilateral actions that endanger freedom of navigation as well as attempts to change the status quo by forceThe Hindu
BUSINESSJul 3Japanese concrete firm serves up grey curry to put a fun spin on the industryA concrete company in north-eastern Japan has attracted consumer attention with a quirky way to promote the industry – grey curry made to resemble ready-mixed concrete, according to local media reports.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSJul 3Japan's LNG Imports Fall 7% as Utilities Chase Cheaper CoalJapan's imports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) have decreased by 7% as utilities are increasingly opting for cheaper coal. This indicates a significant change in Japan's energy procurement strategy.Yahoo Finance
POLITICSJul 3Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi departs from India after concluding 'memorable visit'New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday departed from India after concluding a “memorable visit” to New Delhi, advancing partnership between two nations towards shared horizons. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh saw off PM Takaichi at the airport as she departed from India. “A memorable ...newsstreetlive · india
CONFLICTJul 3Japan joins India to condemn cross-border terrorism from PakistanIndia and Japan have jointly condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.newsbytesapp · india
WORLDJul 3Bear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental dischargeFollowing a surge in bear attacks in Japan, people are arming themselves with sprays while authorities have started installing cameras in mountainous areas in the north to monitor the animals. However, a recent effort to stay safe backfired, resulting in five people injured – not by bears but by the spray after it was accidentally discharged in a post office in Nagoya on Wednesday. Vietnamese national Huynh Nhat Duy, 22, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of obstruction of business for his...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 3China sends warning to Japan and the Philippines over ‘wrongful’ maritime talksChina has issued a legal warning to Japan and the Philippines over their planned maritime border talks, calling the move “internationally wrongful” and saying it had the right to hold both nations accountable. It is the latest protest from Beijing after Manila and Tokyo agreed in May to launch formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zones and continental shelf between the two countries, which overlap with areas claimed by China. “The announcement,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3Japan services PMI revised higher to 52.2 in June; composite growth hits multi-month highJapan's services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for June was revised upwards to 52.2, with composite growth reaching a multi-month high. This indicates positive economic performance in the services sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 3Exclusive-Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources sayYahoo Finance
DISASTERJul 3Japan’s disaster plans fail to keep pace with tourist boomWhen the ground shook off Iwate prefecture at 9pm on Wednesday, the magnitude 6.0 jolt – the latest in a series of sizeable tremors – barely registered in a country still mopping up after two powerful typhoons and bracing for a fresh bout of torrential rain and landslides. Natural disasters have long been a fact of life in Japan, where schoolchildren rehearse earthquake evacuations the way other nations hold fire drills. Every September 1, in a ritual as much of collective memory as civil...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Japan’s Takaichi looks to India to counter China in Indo-PacificJapan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India this week seeking a deeper economic and security partnership, but analysts say the bigger question is how far New Delhi is prepared to align with Tokyo’s China-focused Indo-Pacific strategy. Takaichi held talks with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in Delhi on Thursday, with economic security, strategic cooperation and collaboration on innovative technologies high on the agenda. Analysts suggest the overarching aim of the three-day...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 2A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talkingIn the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.BBC World
WORLDJul 2Moriyasu, Japan players return following World Cup exitJapan manager Hajime Moriyasu thanked supporters but gave no indication about his future plans after the Samurai Blue returned home Thursday following their World Cup exit. The Japan…Japan Today
DISASTERJul 2Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surgeFive people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, following a spate of maulings. Photo: CAROLINE GARDIN / AFP.timesofmalta · malta
POLITICSJul 2Strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, the India-Japan roadmap’s outIndia and Japan have released a roadmap outlining cooperation in areas from strategic stockpiling to the AI ecosystem. This indicates a new phase of bilateral collaboration on critical strategic and technological fronts.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 2‘A new chapter’: India, Japan unveil roadmap on energy, tech, defence tiesIndia and Japan have unveiled a new roadmap to enhance their ties in energy, technology, and defense. This development marks a new chapter in cooperation between the two nations.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 2PM Modi holds summit talks with Japanese PM TakaichiJapanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi says India and Japan are ‘perfectly aligned’ and emphasised on the need for ‘strategic cooperation’; both leaders attend economic forumThe Hindu