BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets surged Monday after Wall Street finished a winning week, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with China. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.9%, to 48,970.40, setting a new record, after its governing Liberal Democrats found a new coalition partner, securing support for its leader …
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IN A NUTSHELL 🚗 Japan’s new hypercar boasts 800 metric horsepower, challenging European dominance. 🔋 Featuring a twin-turbo V-8 hybrid system, it offers immediate torque and endurance. 💰 Priced at $550,000, it rivals luxury brands like Ferrari and McLaren. 🌍 Lexus re-enters the market with the LFR model, succeeding the legendary LFA. Japan’s automotive industry has always been synonymous with …
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Following an April Fools’ Day prank in 2021 that had a delayed reveal as a result of the pandemic, Google Japan has been cooking up weird and wonderful keyboard concepts year after year. Its latest creation seems straight out of an alternate dimension where touch-tone technology never replaced rotary phones, and that functionality eventually found its way into other devices. …
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Japan is facing a potential shortage of Asahi beer after a cyberattack against the beverage maker forced its systems offline. Asahi Group issued a statement on Monday announcing that order, shipment, and call center operations at the company had been suspended due to the systems outage, and that the disruption was limited to Japan. The company has now started to …
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Famous Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has just dropped its latest issue — and it features a review for Ghost of Yotei. The PS5 exclusive, which releases tomorrow at the time of writing, has been handed a near perfect score of 39/40. For Famitsu, this is a rare occurrence; only 30 games — by our count — have ever been given …
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In a world without plants or animals, microorganisms ruled Earth, and the Great Oxidation Event (GOE) marked a pivotal transformation. But how did life adapt when the once-toxic oxygen began to permeate the atmosphere? Researchers have uncovered new clues to this ancient transition in Japan’s iron-rich hot springs, revealing microbial ecosystems that mirror Earth’s conditions long before animals and plants …
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In Japan, Konbini convenience stores have become part of the country’s infrastructure, offering fresh meals delivered several times a day, tickets to concerts and museums, and even services like bill payments. Now the model is coming to the U.S., where critics question whether it will resonate with American customers. ANDREW LIMBONG, HOST: Your neighborhood convenience store may be getting a …
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Fifteen years after launch, Japan has announced the end of the “Planet C” mission, leaving humanity with no presence around Venus. In May 2010, Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the “Planet C” spacecraft – also known as “Akatsuki” or the Venus Climate Orbiter – towards Earth’s “sister planet”. The early stages of the mission did not go as planned. …
Read More »Buffett Lifts Mitsui Stake in Bet on Japan’s Trading Houses Bloomberg.com Warren Buffett’s Berkshire is now a major shareholder in Japan’s Mitsui Seeking Alpha Berkshire Hathaway now holds 10% or more in Mitsui & Co. Investing.com Berkshire Hathaway Becomes Major Shareholder in Mitsui & Co. TipRanks Berkshire Hathaway Raises Stake in Mitsui & Co to Over 10% GuruFocus Source link
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IN A NUTSHELL 🛰️ Researchers at Tohoku University reveal a revolutionary propulsion system to address the space debris problem. 💡 The system employs bidirectional plasma ejection to stabilize satellites while removing debris. 🔬 New technology can run on affordable argon, enhancing its practicality for widespread use. 🌌 This innovation aims to prevent the Kessler syndrome, ensuring the sustainability of space …
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