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Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC Promote North Carolina as Top State for Investment and Partnership in Japan and Taiwan
NORTH CAROLINA, October 31 - This week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, reaffirming North Carolina’s strong partnership with Japan and furthering the...
Owner: American Government
Travel agents from Tokyo and Osaka visit Macao to continue expanding different market segments from Japan
MACAU, November 1 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited a group of travel agents from Tokyo and Osaka for a familiarization visit this week (29 October to 1 November) to provide an update about Macao’s “tourism +” offerings and...
Owner: Macau Government
President Lai meets North Carolina Governor Josh Stein
TAIWAN, November 1 - Details 2025-10-28 President Lai meets European delegates to 2025 Formosa Club Annual Conference On the afternoon of October 28, President Lai Ching-te met with European delegates to the 2025 Formosa Club Annual Conference and...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC Promote North Carolina as Top State for Investment and Partnership in Japan and Taiwan
Raleigh, N.C. This week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, reaffirming North Carolina’s strong partnership with Japan and furthering the work to recruit...
Owner: American Government
Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC Promote North Carolina as Top State for Investment and Partnership in Japan and Taiwan
This week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, reaffirming North Carolina’s strong partnership with Japan and furthering the work to recruit more...
Owner: American Government
Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC Promote North Carolina as Top State for Investment and Partnership in Japan and Taiwan
Raleigh, N.C. This week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, reaffirming North Carolina’s strong partnership with Japan and furthering the work to recruit...
Owner: American Government
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Expanding Defense Spending
(MENAFN) Japan reaffirmed its commitment to expanding defense expenditures as Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met Wednesday with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Tokyo. The meeting followed discussions between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Japan Sees Mass Protests Against Trump-Takaichi Summit
(MENAFN) Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday for a series of high-stakes talks, as widespread public protests voiced strong opposition to the visit and Japan-U.S. military expansion....
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Japan voices its determination to continue increasing defense spending
(MENAFN) Japan has expressed its determination to continue raising its defense budget during a meeting in Tokyo between Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as reported. The discussions occurred a day after...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Japan to Keep Importing Russian Gas Despite U.S. Pressure
(MENAFN) Japan will maintain its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) despite mounting pressure to terminate purchases, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to multiple news...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Japanese PM says nation to resume importing Russian LNG
(MENAFN) Japan has decided to maintain its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) despite calls from Washington to halt the purchases, according to reports. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed US President Donald Trump of the decision...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Japan conveys its resolve to increase its defense spending
(MENAFN) Japan reaffirmed its commitment to increasing defense expenditures during a meeting between Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Tokyo on Wednesday. The talks followed discussions between Japanese...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Tokyo Stocks Close Thursday Up
(MENAFN) Tokyo shares climbed Thursday, supported by a weaker yen that lifted exporter stocks, after the Bank of Japan maintained its policy rate. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, rose 17.96 points, or 0.04...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Japan’s Nikkei Soars to Record High 51,000 on Tech Surge
(MENAFN) Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index soared to a record high above 51,000 on Wednesday, propelled by strong gains in technology stocks after chip industry leader Advantest Corp. raised its earnings outlook. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Biodefense Market to Attain USD 32.87 Billion by 2034, Driven by Biotech Advancements and Government Funding
Ottawa, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global biodefense market size was valued at USD 16.81 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 32.87 billion by 2034, rising at a 6.95% CAGR, a study published by Towards Healthcare a sister...
Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC to Lead Multi-State Delegation at Southeast U.S./Japan Annual Meeting in Tokyo
Raleigh, N.C. This week, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is leading the multi-state delegation at the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Governor Stein is joined by Department of Commerce Secretary Lee...
Owner: American Government
Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC to Lead Multi-State Delegation at Southeast U.S./Japan Annual Meeting in Tokyo
Raleigh, N.C. This week, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is leading the multi-state delegation at the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Governor Stein is joined by Department of Commerce Secretary Lee...
Owner: American Government
Minister Gayton McKenzie: G20 Ministerial Declaration
Director, Fellow Ministers and Delegates of the G20, Representatives of our Guest Nations, Colleagues from partner organisations and cultural institutions, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning to you all, and welcome to the...
Owner: South African Government
Governor Kotek Declares Food Emergency, Directs $5 Million to Food Banks, and Calls Oregonians to Action as Federal Shutdown Cuts Off SNAP Benefits
TOKYO — With thousands of Oregonians facing hunger as the Republican-controlled federal government shutdown halts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Governor Tina Kotek today announced a coordinated state response that...
Owner: American Government
Pixalate Releases Q3 2025 APAC Supply-Side Platform (SSP) Market Share Rankings for Mobile Apps & Web: Verve Leads in Singapore (41%) and India (37%) on Apple App Store, Google Ad Exchange No. 1 on Google Play Store (49%) in Japan
LONDON, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate, the leading global platform for ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics, today released the Q3 2025 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Supply-Side Platform (SSP) Market Share Reports for Japan,...