Travel Alerts•
Qualcomm, Viettel strike deal to make AI smartphones in Vietnam
US chipmaker and military-owned telco also plan to make 6G equipment, smart devices
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Cabinet approves bill to create disaster management agency
The government aims to launch the agency, which will be headed by the prime minister and also have a dedicated minister, in autumn.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Channel the cool confidence of a Ghibli character with a real-world bag…that comes with a giant price tag. Journeys, both figurative and literal, are a recurring motif in a lot of Studio Ghibli movies
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials underway
Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fueled by rising temperatures and densely populated cities.
Source: The Japan Times
Events•
Mercedes Shocks in Australia F1 Qualifying
George Russell secured pole position in Australia, showcasing Mercedes' unexpected pace. This performance hints at potential shifts in the F1 landscape impacting race schedules for traveling fans.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Hormuz Closure Threatens Japan's Ethylene Output
Potential Hormuz Strait closure could disrupt Idemitsu's ethylene production in Japan. This may impact the availability of various consumer goods for travelers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Food•
Taipei's Eika: Kaiseki Cuisine Reimagined
Two-Michelin-starred Eika in Taipei is redefining kaiseki cuisine. Chef Ryohei Hieda crafts his innovative menu using fresh, local Taiwanese ingredients.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japan Times 1976: Bomb explosion in Sapporo claims 2 lives, injures 85
A note left after the terrorist attack at a government building cited "imperialists" as the target.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Iran launches new wave of attacks and says U.S. will 'bitterly regret' sinking Iranian warship
Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship in…
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
President Donald Trump ’s White House ballroom project is way too big and should be scaled back, an architect and member of the board of the National Trust…
Source: Japan Today
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