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China's defense budget swells another 7% as military purges draw scrutiny
Premier omits 'opposing hegemonism' from speech ahead of expected Trump visit
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Canadian PM Carney says 'middle powers' can still shape the world
Canada, Australia can forge new coalitions, visiting leader tells Canberra lawmakers
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Pentagon No. 3 says Japan knows about need to hike defense budgets ‘better than anybody’
The remarks, just over two weeks before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, hint that a spending hike will likely be discussed.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s Human Washing Machine pods are now on sale for home use, and they’re not cheap
But can you really put a price on this kind of science fiction-grade luxury? When visitors to last year’s Expo 2025 world’s fair in Osaka saw that Japanese company Science was displaying a human washi
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China cuts 2026 GDP growth target to 4.5%-5%, lowest in decades
Premier Li acknowledges 'difficulties and challenges' as Beijing strives for 2035 economic goal
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Researchers uncover mechanism behind <i>beni kōji</i> health problems
Though it had been known that puberulic acid was behind the high-profile health scare in 2024 involving supplements, it was unclear how the substance damaged kidneys.
Source: The Japan Times
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Activist fund Oasis calls on Kao to hold shareholders' meeting over supply-chain risks
The fund received numerous whistleblower allegations concerning Kao’s practices, including potential links to deforestation and human rights violations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fukushima Plant: Final Water Release for FY2025
The Fukushima nuclear plant is discharging its final round of treated water for fiscal year 2025. This release, concluding on March 24, involves approximately 7,800 tons of treated water containing tritium.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran Conflict: Asia Aid Revival?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns that escalating conflict in Iran could trigger a resurgence of COVID-style aid for Asia's poorest nations. This may affect travel and tourism-related infrastructure projects in vulnerable countries.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump's Tariffs: Impact on Japan Travel?
Nikkei Asia discusses the future of Trump's tariffs. What could this mean for travel costs and trade relations with Japan?
Source: Nikkei Asia
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