Travel Alerts•
Thai parliament to elect new PM on March 19, house speaker says
Anutin expected to be reelected following his party's landslide win
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Those who most need to understand AI don’t get it
Too often, discussions about AI are overly specialized or siloed between technologists, economists and other disciplines
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
China Renaissance sets sights on cross-border deals with new US hire
Investment bank adds American resources to serve globally minded Chinese companies
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Japan's Daifuku eyes humanoid robots for logistics sector in 3 years
Automation equipment maker looks to expand lead in global market share
Source: Nikkei Asia
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VinFast losses widen to $3.9bn even as EV sales double
Vietnam automaker to restart US plant construction, unveil hybrid
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Christie's Auctions Anime Art
Christie's held its first online auction focused solely on anime art. Movie posters, film cels, and iconic character illustrations were up for bid.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Japan: New End-of-Life Treatment Guidelines
Japan has proposed new guidelines for life-sustaining treatment decisions. These recommendations focus on procedures for discontinuing treatment after discussions with patients and families.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
Mario Bros. Steamed Buns Hit Kyushu!
Super Mario teams up with JR Kyushu to launch power-up themed 'Kakuni Manju' (steamed buns). Available until June 30, these savory pork belly buns are a must-try for fans visiting Kyushu.
Source: SoraNews24
Events•
Tokyo: 9 April 2026 Events You Can't Miss
April in Tokyo means spring festivals and events! Enjoy late-blooming flowers, parades, and unique cultural experiences.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Travel Alerts•
Oil Surge Threatens Japan Tourism, Yen Support
Rising oil prices, fueled by global events, are increasing travel costs to Japan. This could weaken a key source of demand for the yen, impacting tourists.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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