Travel Alerts•
In India, Honda doubles down on a market where it is slipping
Automaker launching SUVs, EV but lack of features drives 9.2% sales decline
Source: Nikkei Asia
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‘Great crackdown’: Russia tightens the screws on the internet
The government is restricting messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp and taking down dozens of VPNs that can be used to swerve bans on sites and apps.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Wins Women's Asian Cup!
Japan's women's national team, known as Nadeshiko Japan, secured their third Women's Asian Cup title. Maika Hamano's decisive goal led them to victory against Australia.
Source: Japan Today
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BTS Agency Hybe Faces Scrutiny
Hybe, the agency behind BTS, is under increased scrutiny. This could impact the Korean entertainment scene and related tourism.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan Funds Vietnam Green Projects
Japan is providing $565 million in yen loans to support Vietnam's green initiatives. This investment aims to foster opportunities for companies involved in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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India Heatwave: Travel Safety Concerns Rise
Extreme heat in India is linked to increased social tensions. Travelers should be aware of potential safety risks during peak heat.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Kabukicho’s streets turn perilous in ‘Tokyo Strayers’
Kabukicho may be packed with tourists today, but Ren Akiba's film shows how the streets can still be unforgiving for runaway teens.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially begins
The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Philippines reckons with China spying case, leak of classified materials
Filipinos tied to the government were solicited to provide info on South China Sea
Source: Nikkei Asia
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US findings about Takaichi's Taiwan comments 'inaccurate': Japan
American intelligence report called PM's November remarks 'significant shift'
Source: Nikkei Asia
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