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Japan's Economy Expands 0.3 Percent in Q2 as Exports Rebound
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s economy showed a modest recovery in the second quarter of 2024, expanding by 0.3% compared to the previous quarter, driven largely by a rebound in exports after a contraction in the prior three-month period. This growth surpassed...
AI Takes Over: Japan to Use AI for Teaching Children Japanese
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan is set to deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help teach the Japanese language to children from foreign backgrounds, addressing a growing challenge in the education system. This initiative comes in response to a...
LuNi Travels Offers Families a Fresh Way to Experience Japan with Kids—Straight from Their Kids’ Perspectives
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
Blending kid-led storytelling with practical guides, LuNi Travels offers a fresh, engaging approach to family travel across Japan’s iconic and hidden spots. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Family travel in...
rYojbaba Co., Ltd. Announces Closing of $5 Million Initial Public Offering of Japanese Common Shares
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- rYojbaba Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: RYOJ) (“rYojbaba” or the “Company”), a Japanese labor consulting and health services company, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,250,000...
Global Times: GT investigates: Japan constructs image as a ‘victim of war’ through WWII films, revealing distorted historical perspective
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. With films like Dead to Rights and...
A YouTube channel dedicated to Japanese comedy “OWARAI” has been launched
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
JAPAN, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The best performances from Japan’s top comedians will be available worldwide in seven languages: Japanese, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic. A comedy video channel featuring...
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Waters Off Japan’s East Coast
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook waters off the eastern coast of Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture early Thursday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The seismic event occurred at approximately 4:13 a.m. local time...
Japan’s Nikkei Surges Past 43,000
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Nikkei stock benchmark closed above the 43,000 level for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching a historic peak. The rally was fueled by lower-than-expected inflation figures from the United States, which raised...
Japan’s TOPIX Hits Historic High on Strong Earnings and U.S. Tariff Relief
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Market optimism extends across Asia despite mixed performances, as EBC Financial Group notes renewed investor confidence in trade-sensitive sectors. JAPAN, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Japan’s Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) closed at a...
Japan’s TOPIX Hits Historic High on Strong Earnings and U.S. Tariff Relief
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Market optimism extends across Asia despite mixed performances, as EBC Financial Group notes renewed investor confidence in trade-sensitive sectors. JAPAN, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Japan’s Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) closed at a...
Japan’s TOPIX Hits Historic High on Strong Earnings and U.S. Tariff Relief
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Market optimism extends across Asia despite mixed performances, as EBC Financial Group notes renewed investor confidence in trade-sensitive sectors. JAPAN, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Japan’s Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) closed at a...
Japan’s Nikkei Extends Six-Day Rally
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s premier stock index extended its winning streak to six days on Wednesday, fueled by growing hopes for a U.S. interest rate reduction that boosted demand for Japanese shares. The Nikkei 225 surged 556.50 points, or 1.3%, closing at...
Sweltering Heat Expected to Hit Western Japan
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Western Japan is set to experience sweltering temperatures on Thursday, including regions recently impacted by severe rainfall, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The JMA predicts clear skies across the area, pushing...
Japan’s Nikkei Index Tops 43,000 for First Time
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s flagship stock index surged to historic heights Wednesday morning, breaching the 43,000 level for the first time ever in intraday trading, fueled by momentum from Wall Street and growing hopes for a U.S. interest rate cut. The...
Japan contributes USD 5.5 million for upgrading informal settlements in Syria
UN Human Settlements Program
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August 13, 2025
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rYojbaba Co., Ltd. Announces Pricing of $5 Million Initial Public Offering of Japanese Common Shares and Listing on Nasdaq
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- rYojbaba Co., Ltd. (“rYojbaba” or the “Company”), a Japanese labor consulting and health services company, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 1,250,000 Japanese common...
Japan’s Diabetes Digital Therapeutics Market to Reach USD 136.4 Mn by 2033 with Strong Adoption | DataM Intelligence
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
Japan’s digital therapeutics market for diabetes will grow from USD 56.6M in 2024 to USD 136.4M by 2033 at 10.4% CAGR, driven by software and aging demographics JAPAN, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Japan’s Digital Therapeutics for...
In-Car Apps Market to Hit $120B by 2032 as Japan Leads AI Navigation & US Boosts EV App Integration | DataM Intelligence
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Global In-Car Apps Market to hit $120B by 2032, driven by AI, EV integration, and connected car tech transforming driving into a smarter experience. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The In-Car Apps Market reached...
From Business Operations to Adaptive Leadership: Akiko Hasegawa’s Inspiring Journey from Japan to the World
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 13, 2025
August 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – “The one-week course [of the Programme for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development] was intense yet engaging, providing an opportunity to reflect on my career journey thus far…This...
S. Korea’s President Set to Meet Ishiba in Japan
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to travel to Japan later this month for a high-level summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Lee’s office announced Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung revealed at a...