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Japan's Kansai Airport, Praised For Its Engineering Marvel, Is Now Sinking
The Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan, built on two artificial islands in Osaka Bay, was once hailed as an engineering marvel. It is currently sinking.
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Where Do Trade Talks Stand In Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Manga Doomsday Prediction Spooks Tourists To Japan
Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong where passengers numbers have plunged. Arrivals from Hong Kong fell by 11%.
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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Inside Hina Khan's South Korea Diaries Featuring Delicious Food
In her latest post, Hina Khan shared a delightful ice cream experience, indulging in deliciously slurpy treats at the famous Baskin-Robbins chain.
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Asian Stocks Rebound Despite Trump's Latest China Tariff Threat
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region seem to regain some calm after Monday's "bloodbath" amid fears about worsening consumer finances following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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Study Abroad: Explore Jobs and Career Options In Japan
The advanced knowledge and technology fostered by education system in Japan has made it one of the most preferred destinations for studying abroad.
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Study Abroad: Top 10 Universities In Japan Based On Latest Ranking
Study Abroad: Four universities in Japan rank among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The country is the fourth-largest economy globally by nominal GDP, trailing only the United States, China, and Germany.
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida Cancels Central Asia Trip Amid Megaquake Warnings
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday cancelled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake".
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Investors Prefer India To China, Infrastructure A Bright Spot: Survey
India's ability to turn its economic expansion into corporate profits makes it a better prospect for investors than Japan or China, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey.
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida Grilled By Lawmakers Over "Go-Go Dancers" At Party Meet: Report
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday about a gathering of ruling party members at which scantily clad female dancers were reportedly told to use their mouths to receive cash tips.
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Zee Trying To Revive Rs 83,000 Crore Merger With Sony: Report
Zee Entertainment is making a final attempt to restart discussions with Japan's Sony Group to revive their $10 billion (roughly Rs 83,098 crore) merger deal which was scrapped on Jan 22.
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Japan's Kansai Airport, Praised For Its Engineering Marvel, Is Now Sinking
The Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan, built on two artificial islands in Osaka Bay, was once hailed as an engineering marvel. It is currently sinking.
-
Where Do Trade Talks Stand In Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.
-
"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
-
Manga Doomsday Prediction Spooks Tourists To Japan
Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong where passengers numbers have plunged. Arrivals from Hong Kong fell by 11%.
-
World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
-
"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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Inside Hina Khan's South Korea Diaries Featuring Delicious Food
In her latest post, Hina Khan shared a delightful ice cream experience, indulging in deliciously slurpy treats at the famous Baskin-Robbins chain.
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Asian Stocks Rebound Despite Trump's Latest China Tariff Threat
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region seem to regain some calm after Monday's "bloodbath" amid fears about worsening consumer finances following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
-
Study Abroad: Explore Jobs and Career Options In Japan
The advanced knowledge and technology fostered by education system in Japan has made it one of the most preferred destinations for studying abroad.
-
Study Abroad: Top 10 Universities In Japan Based On Latest Ranking
Study Abroad: Four universities in Japan rank among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The country is the fourth-largest economy globally by nominal GDP, trailing only the United States, China, and Germany.
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida Cancels Central Asia Trip Amid Megaquake Warnings
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday cancelled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake".
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Investors Prefer India To China, Infrastructure A Bright Spot: Survey
India's ability to turn its economic expansion into corporate profits makes it a better prospect for investors than Japan or China, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey.
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida Grilled By Lawmakers Over "Go-Go Dancers" At Party Meet: Report
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday about a gathering of ruling party members at which scantily clad female dancers were reportedly told to use their mouths to receive cash tips.
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Zee Trying To Revive Rs 83,000 Crore Merger With Sony: Report
Zee Entertainment is making a final attempt to restart discussions with Japan's Sony Group to revive their $10 billion (roughly Rs 83,098 crore) merger deal which was scrapped on Jan 22.
