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Japan's H2A Rocket Concludes Historic Final Mission
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's H2A rocket successfully completed its 50th and final mission early Sunday morning, marking the conclusion of over 20 years of service in space exploration. The launch occurred as planned at 1:33 a.m. local time from the...
NATO selects new ‘threat’ to bully
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) At its recent summit in The Hague, NATO announced a major shift in its defense strategy, committing to raise annual military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035—more than doubling the current 2% target. This marks a significant move toward...
Global Times: Memorial for Nanyang transport volunteers to deliver unsung heroes’ stories, international view of WWII history
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Beijing, China, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silently standing at the Kwong Tong Cemetery in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur for nearly eight decades, the Selangor Nanyang Drivers and Mechanics World War II Monument marked some less known stories...
Five Japanese Startups to Be Featured in 2025 Innovation Showcase
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Honorees to Present at Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Symposium at Stanford University SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards Program announced today the five Japanese startup companies...
India Voices Concern Over US Tariff Bill
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) India has raised apprehensions with the United States regarding a proposed piece of legislation that would introduce a steep 500 percent tariff on nations conducting trade with Russia. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar...
Trump Threatens Japan with Higher Tariffs Over Rice Shortage
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Japan will soon be expected to take "our rice" as part of new trade conditions. He revealed that a formal letter would be sent to Japan outlining new tariff measures aimed at slapping...
Japan Blasts Trump’s Hiroshima-Nagasaki Comparison Over Iranian Strikes
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan voiced sharp condemnation on Friday over US President Donald Trump's controversial comparison of recent airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites to the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The remarks, made by Trump on June 22,...
e-NG Coalition welcomes ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s foremost trading companies, to strengthen e-NG globally
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
e-NG Coalition grows to 25 Members with ITOCHU Corporation joining on July 1st, 2025. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The e-NG Coalition is pleased to announce ITOCHU Corporation as its latest member. As a leading global...
Japan Executes “Twitter Killer” for Nine Murders
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese authorities on Friday carried out the execution of Takahiro Shiraishi, infamously known as Japan's "Twitter killer," who had been convicted of the 2017 murders of nine individuals. Shiraishi's death sentence became final in 2021...
Media Bangladesh - MediaBangladesh.net Transforms into a Global All-Niche Informative Platform
EIN Presswire
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July 6, 2025
All kinds of informative articles, Shopping, Guest Post submission NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Media Bangladesh, once a leading media and corporate directory website, has officially rebranded and expanded into...
President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
Taiwan President News
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June 30, 2025
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...
Bob Monks: A Life in Corporate Governance
The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
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June 30, 2025
Robert A.G. Monks, HLS ’58, passed away earlier this spring at the age of 91. Bob, a lifelong friend of both of us, was a remarkable figure who left a lasting mark on the world of corporate governance. His passing is a moment to reflect on his...
YURU COIN Officially Launches, Bringing Japan’s National Mascot Phenomenon into Web3
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
TOKYO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YURU COIN, the official token of Japan’s beloved Yuru-Chara Grand Prix, has officially launched, marking the first time the country’s largest regional mascot competition enters the blockchain era. With over...
Japan Calls on Israel to Adhere to International Law
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Japan urged Israel to adhere to international law and take steps to de-escalate the ongoing conflict with Iran. During a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed...
China Resumes Seafood Imports from Japan After Two-Year Ban
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China has lifted its two-year ban on seafood imports from most parts of Japan, a restriction initially enforced due to concerns over the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The Chinese government announced that...
China Refutes Claims of Trump’s Invitation to Military Parade
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Ministry responded Monday to rumors claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump would be invited to a military parade in Beijing later this year, stating it had “no information” regarding such reports, according to state...
Putin commands government to get ready for comeback of foreign firms
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to start preparing for the possible return of foreign companies that exited the Russian market amid the Ukraine conflict. Following Russia’s military actions in Ukraine in 2022,...
Press Release: Riliprubart granted orphan drug designation in Japan for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
Riliprubart granted orphan drug designation in Japan for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy Two phase 3 studies are currently underway testing riliprubart in people with CIDP as a potential first-in-class treatment Japanese Ministry...
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. Announces Incorporation of Australian Subsidiary and Plan to Open a New Directly-Operated Store in Sydney
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 26, 2025
Tokyo, Japan, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products,...
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (PIQ.AX) First Patent for Endometriosis Blood Test - Granted in Japan
ABN Newswire
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June 29, 2025
Proteomics International secures first patent for endometriosis innovative diagnostic test - patent granted in Japan Perth, June 30, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX:PIQ) (PIQLF:OTCMKTS), a pioneer in...