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MediaTek's AI Data Center Boosts Tech in Taiwan
MediaTek unveils Taiwan's most advanced data center, powered by Nvidia, for AI research. This investment signals continued technological advancement in Taiwan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Vietnam Cracks Down on Fake Goods: Impact on Travel
Vietnam is intensifying its fight against counterfeit goods following a US trade complaint. This crackdown aims to secure access to the US export market, potentially impacting the availability of fake goods for tourists.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Australia Gas Plan: Impact on Japan Travel?
Australia introduces a gas reservation system to lower domestic prices and prevent shortages. While seemingly unrelated, energy stability can influence travel costs and the overall economy.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China seeks an advantage with both Trump and Iran as war evolves
The war will no doubt be an important issue in talks between Trump and Xi when they meet in Beijing for a two-day summit.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asia absorbs rising, uneven cost of energy crisis caused by war on Iran
The disruption has spurred the Asian Development Bank to cut its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.7% this year, down from 5.1% previously.
Source: The Japan Times
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Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, prompting calls for probe from Xi, state media says
The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, a city known as China's fireworks capital.
Source: The Japan Times
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China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth
Automakers are re-engineering vehicles from the ground up for foreign buyers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Drowning in debt, 8 million firms miss payments in Brazil
Much of the pain has fallen on smaller companies, a group that powers almost 30% of Latin America's largest economy.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hezbollah's fiber-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel
The Israeli military — considered one of the most advanced in the world — has confirmed two soldiers and one civilian contractor killed in explosive drone attacks in under a week.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Mirumi plush robots aim to go worldwide with cute glances
Charms set to go on sale for limited time in Hong Kong and London
Source: Nikkei Asia
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