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India and Vietnam agree on defense, minerals, rare-earth ties
Narendra Modi hosts To Lam as both aim to raise trade to $25bn by 2030
Source: Nikkei Asia
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New coronavirus found in Thailand may be able to infect people: study
Team led by University of Tokyo virologist has found virus in bats
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nvidia is facing more competition and it’s spooking investors
Nvidia's grip on the AI processor market is seen as increasingly under threat from other chipmakers as well as its biggest customers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to sail to Spain after rare Andes strain confirmed
South Africa confirmed that it identified among the victims a strain of the virus that can — in rare cases — spread among humans.
Source: The Japan Times
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High-speed plastic fiber cables for AI centers headed for production by Japan company
Tosoh aims to bring lower-cost, energy-saving links on the market as soon as 2029
Source: Nikkei Asia
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We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
With 1,100 yen to buy gifts for Mom, but no other directions, what will they come out with? Japan celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, just like the U.S. does. With the special day app
Source: SoraNews24
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TikTok gets nod from Thailand for $26bn data center plan
Country looks to become digital technology hub for Southeast Asia
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Charting Japan’s emerging wine scene
Nick Rowan has produced a comprehensive guide to Japan's wine regions and producers as global interest continues to grow.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kyoto University to seek 5-year extension of iPS cell patent
Japan's top school for patent revenue aims to cash in on Nobel-winning breakthrough
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Yen rallies to build on gains spurred by recent intervention
Japan's currency rose as much as 1.8% to ¥155.04 per dollar in Asia trading, its strongest level since Feb. 24, before paring the move to trade around ¥156.37.
Source: The Japan Times
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