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Next Wave: Japan is invested in exporting its resources to Africa
1993 and 2024 tell very different histories of Japan’s growing investment in Africa. After the Second World War, in which Japan was both defeated and economically devastated, the Asian country capitalised on a weakening yen to provide cheap goods for both export and consumption. In the years that followed, Japan pioneered the Tokyo International Conference
Japan Focus: Plant-based firm NEXT MEATs, Food aid for elderly, Cultivated protein sector, Japanese diet & sustainability goals, Functional foods
Plant-based progress? Japan’s NEXT MEATS touts cleaner labels but better texture and tasteNEXT MEATS’s claims to offer several advantages over existing plant-based products, including improved taste and texture despite minimal use of ingredients, and being ambient storage-friendly for up to 12 months. Its soy protein-based meat alternative was unveiled at a trade fair in Thailand
Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2024/25 budget -sources
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a news conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, 13 December 2023. FRANCK ROBICHON/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate used to compile the state budget to 1.9% for the next fiscal
Watch the yen as Bank of Japan decides whether to signal exit from negative interest rates
And then there was the Bank of Japan.After last week’s flurry of central bank meetings, highlighted by the Federal Reserve’s surprise pivot toward easier policy next year, the BOJ will be eagerly watched early Tuesday for any sign it is ready to abandon its longstanding policy of negative interest rates and yield-curve control, an extraordinary
Assist from Japan: Creamline thanks V. League import Jia de Guzman for finals Game 1 support
Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. GOLD STANDARD. Jia de Guzman celebrates her 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals MVP win with Creamline teammate Alyssa Valdez PVL Images Creamline stars Alyssa Valdez and Jema Galanza turn emotional
China, Japan, US Race to Perfect and Deploy Railguns
China’s Navy researchers have claimed to have solved issues to make military relevant and useful railguns. China has mounted a single test railgun on a ship since about 2018-2019. China has talked about 32 megajoule power range tests and plans and future 100 megajoule systems. The US is now working with Japan to develop and
Illustration of a wooden square satellite by Kyoto University (Image credit: Kyoto University) NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are planning to launch the world's first wooden satellite into space in a bid to make spaceflight more sustainable.LignoSat, a coffee mug-size satellite made from magnolia wood, is set to launch into Earth's orbit
Germany 1-4 Japan: Hansi Flick under pressure after heavy defeat
Germany have won just one of their last six games at homeGermany manager Hansi Flick is under serious pressure after a dismal 4-1 defeat against Japan in a friendly.Junya Ito opened the scoring for Japan after 11 minutes, but Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane struck back for the hosts.Ayase Ueda tucked in from close range
Binance Japan Unveils Domestic Expansion Strategy
Meanwhile, Binance Japan will also be looking to leverage the country’s revised Payment Services Act. Under the Act, stablecoins backed by legal tender are recognized as an “electronic payment method”. Binance Japan has presented its domestic expansion plans in an online business meeting. Country head, Mr. Tsuyoshi Chino, shared insights into the company’s strategy and
Japan begins releasing treated Fukushima waste water into the Pacific Ocean
Treated radioactive water reserves near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are now slowly dispersing into the Pacific Ocean. The initial release is the first part of a decades’ long plan to handle the hundreds of millions of gallons accumulated since the 2011 meltdown disaster. Although numerous scientific organizations and experts deem the project extremely