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Japan's Proterial to invest $77m in India to make metal for transformers
Company to lift amorphous metal output 50% with plant in country with growing power demand
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Trump says Muslim lawmakers Omar, Tlaib should be institutionalized, deported
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that two Muslim Democratic U.S. Representatives, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, should be "institutionalized" and sent back to "where…
Source: Japan Today
Travel Alerts•
Millions of Chinese parents join matchmaking apps to marry off adult children
Services say parent-endorsed partners are more likely to lead to marriages
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Vietnam to become export hub for Japan cookie maker Fujiya
Tay Ninh province factory will ship Country Ma'am brand to 12 Asian markets
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Chinese influence operations target Japan poll and Trump: U.S. foundation
The 35 accounts pushed corruption allegations and portrayed Takaichi as illegitimate and militaristic.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Goku’s putting the “kame” into Marugame Seimen. Marugame Seimen is a very popular chain of restaurants specializing in udon noodles made in the famous style of Marugame, a city in Kagawa Prefecture. T
Source: SoraNews24
Visa•
Ibaraki Will Offer ¥10,000 for Reporting Undocumented Foreigners
Ibaraki Prefecture plans to pay residents ¥10,000 to report undocumented foreign workers. Critics warn the policy could lead to discrimination.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Culture•
Child victims of social media crimes in Japan hit 10-year high
As the age of victims is believed to be decreasing, the National Police Agency plans to monitor social media posts and issue warnings.
Source: The Japan Times
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Italy's global exports top Japan's for 1st time, weathering Trump tariffs
Luxury brands buoy Italian shipments while weaker yen curbs Japanese tally
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing
The death toll from the heavy rains in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 46, according to figures released by the state fire department on…
Source: Japan Today
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