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Japan's Olympus shares fall over 10% as safety issues drag on
Global endoscope leader sees intensifying competition in the medical devices
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's economy grows less than expected in fourth quarter and just avoids recession
Japan's economy grew less than expected and just avoided a recession, with gross domestic product growing 0.2% annualized in the fourth quarter.
Source: The Japan Times
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Vietnam Tech Investment Concerns: Airport Hurdles
Vietnam's airport procedures and financial controls are reportedly deterring tech investors. This could impact future travel-related tech innovations and services within the country.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Austrian wins the women's skeleton gold
This time, Janine Flock finished the job. And a gold medal finally sways from her neck. Flock — the Austrian slider who came into these Milan Cortina Games…
Source: Japan Today
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Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the…
Source: Japan Today
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Takagi grabs ninth career Olympic medal as Kok wins women's 500
Takagi will have two more medal opportunities at these Games.
Source: The Japan Times
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AI-fueled surge in scientific papers raises quality concerns
Traces of machine-generated text found in over 13% of global biomedical publications
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Slovenia's Domen Prevc lands big ski jump to capture gold on large hill; silver for Nikaido
Domen Prevc of Slovenia proved his formidable ski jumping prowess in the rain Saturday, coming from behind to capture the gold medal on the men’s large hill at…
Source: Japan Today
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Interpol backroom warriors fight cyber criminals 'weaponizing' AI
From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war r
Source: Japan Today
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Peter finds a modern French voice
After 12 years, The Peninsula Tokyo's flagship restaurant has swapped its steak-and-grill theme for a French concept led by up-and-coming chef Yohan Da Costa.
Source: The Japan Times
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