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JBIC, commercial banks to lend 2.2B dollars for U.S. investment
The total investment will reach $36 billion, with the planned loans to be the first tranche of investment in three U.S.-based projects.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fuel costs squeeze Japan's struggling traditional public bath operators
Operations that have been in business for more than a century face new challenge
Source: Nikkei Asia
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City manager Pep Guardiola will not blame schedule if club fails to win title
Guardiola has accepted the situation as an inevitable consequence of being successful in English soccer.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan trade show highlights quality-of-life innovations for pets
Skincare, eye protection among products promising happier, healthier companions
Source: Nikkei Asia
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To Lam meets Modi, ASEAN ministerial meeting, Sony's business strategy
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster
The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park was jointly established by the central government and the prefecture in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan tells Iran of strong hope for peace deal with U.S.
The top Japanese diplomat called on Iran to show "maximum flexibility," according to Japan's Foreign Ministry.
Source: The Japan Times
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LIV served purpose for Saudi Arabia, as kingdom reduces spending on sports
Experts said the exit does not signal a flight of Saudi money from sports, even after the Middle East war that sparked Iranian attacks around the Gulf.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Child Population Declines Again
Japan's child population has fallen for the 45th consecutive year, reaching a new low since 1950. This demographic shift may impact the availability of family-oriented services and attractions for travelers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asia Faces Oil Shock: Travel Costs May Rise
Rising oil prices are poised to impact Asia significantly. Travelers should anticipate potential increases in transportation and accommodation costs.
Source: The Japan Times
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