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Japan and US to jointly develop rare earths, lithium, copper

Japan and US to jointly develop rare earths, lithium, copper

Japan Focus: Sodium labelling shift, Asahi cyberattack, silkworm protein, and more

Japan Focus (Image: Getty/Wirestock) This edition covers Japan’s sodium labelling shift, Asahi’s profit dip post-cyberattack, silkworm protein for health, and more Japan revises nutrition label guidelines with sodium control focus New nutrition labelling standards in Japan focus on sodium control, paving the way towards regulatory control and lower salt innovation. Salt and sodium intake has

Japan establishes national benchmarks for agrivoltaics as sites expand

The Japanese government has defined new standards for agrivoltaics as regulators begin tightening oversight in response to nearly one-quarter of projects reporting reduced crop yields or sub-standard cultivation beneath solar panels...

Ghana and Japan seal US$20m health grant for Northern Region hospitals

Ghana and Japan have signed a US$20 million grant facility to strengthen healthcare delivery in selected hospitals in the Northern Region, in what officials describe as a significant step towards deepening bilateral cooperation and improving access to quality medical services. The agreement was formalised at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, where Ghana’s Minister

USWNT to host Japan for three April friendlies

Soccer The U.S. women’s national team’s spring schedule is taking shape.Japan will oppose the USWNT for three April friendlies, U.S. Soccer announced Saturday....

Bybit to Exit Japan: Crypto Giant Halts Services, Imposes Account Curbs From 2026

Key Takeaways: Bybit will discontinue services for Japanese residents and roll out account restrictions starting in 2026 to meet local regulations. Users wrongly flagged as Japan-based must complete KYC Level 2 by January 22, 2026 , or face restrictions. The move reflects Japan’s strict crypto regulatory stance and growing pressure on unregistered global exchanges. Bybit

Japan earthquake caught on camera in late night videos

Social media videos show the moment a 7.5 quake struck Japan overnight, with residents filming intense shaking and damage inside their homes...

Japan Hotel REIT Posts 72% Jump in Net Income and More Asia Real Estate Headlines

Suchad Chiaranussati, founder and chairman of SC Capital Partners The benefits of Japan’s tourism boom lead today’s collection of real estate headlines from around the region, as the country’s largest hotel REIT reports some healthy returns. Also in the news, Richard Li’s FWD Insurance will hang its name on a Swire Properties office tower and

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College Football Offseason Buzz: Tom Moore Returns to Iowa as Senior Consultant

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The quiet grit of Cowboys legend Craig Morton

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College Football’s No. 10 TE Recruit Set to Visit Three Elite Programs

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Playson builds on strong growth in Switzerland with StarVegas partnership

Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has further solidified its footprint in the regulated Swiss market by entering a strategic partnership with StarVegas, one of the country’s first licensed online casino operators. StarVegas is a leading Swiss online casino brand operated by Casino Interlaken, one of the country’s most established land-based casino groups. It is