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French industrial group Air Liquide has announced plans to invest approximately $236 million in Japan to support the growing demand for next-generation semiconductor production, particularly for artificial intelligence applications. The investment will fund the construction and operation of two new industrial gas production units in Hiroshima.......
Asian stock markets rose sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed expectations of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 beyond its previous closing record during intraday trading, reflecting growing confidence across regional markets. The Nikkei climbed as much......
Unitree Robotics has begun selling its humanoid robot R1 internationally through AliExpress, offering the full model at about 8,150 dollars including import costs, with free shipping to the United States. A lighter version, the R1 AIR, is priced around 6,800 dollars. Deliveries are expected to start near the end of June, marking one of the......
Japan has announced plans to establish a financial support framework worth around $10 billion to help Asian countries secure stable energy supplies amid growing global competition for oil. The initiative aims to strengthen regional energy security at a time when geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are placing pressure......
Rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving a sharp divide among leading economic forecasters over the outlook for global inflation. With crude holding above 100 dollars per barrel, Oxford Economics and Royal Bank of Canada present contrasting scenarios, underscoring uncertainty about the scale and duration of......
Public debt levels across the Group of Seven have increased significantly in recent years, raising concerns about the long-term stability of government finances in the world’s most advanced economies. Countries including the United States, Germany, and Japan are facing mounting fiscal pressure as borrowing costs rise and spending demands......
Japan has urged the United States and Iran to reach a rapid agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, following recent failed diplomatic talks between the two countries. Speaking on Monday, Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that Tokyo hopes for a “final agreement” that would help stabilize the......
Chinese scientists have developed the first crystal capable of generating the ultraviolet light required to power thorium-based nuclear clocks, marking a key step toward navigation systems that can operate without GPS. The material, a fluoroborate compound created by a team led by Pan Shilie at the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics......
A new leak outlines a potential three-device lineup for Sony’s next-generation PlayStation, with estimated prices ranging from $399 to as high as $949 depending on tariffs. The projections come from hardware analysis shared by Moore's Law is Dead and reported by multiple outlets. The lineup would include a base PS6 S, a portable......
Japan has approved a significant new funding package to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductors, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen domestic chip production and reduce reliance on global supply chains. The initiative includes additional financial support for Rapidus, a key player in the country’s strategy to regain......
Google has expanded its redesigned Finance platform to more than 100 countries, marking the largest global rollout of the product since its relaunch last year and signaling a broader push to integrate artificial intelligence into consumer financial tools. The update brings full local language support to key markets including Australia, Brazil,......
The Science Based Targets initiative reported a 40 percent increase in the number of companies with validated climate targets in 2025, countering claims that corporate climate ambition is weakening. According to newly released data, more than 2,800 companies received validation during the year, bringing the total to over 10,000 firms with......
A six-week conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered Asia's worst energy crisis in decades, with surging fuel prices, severe LPG shortages, and widespread economic fallout. A fragile two-week ceasefire announced April 7 offers only tentative relief. Wood Mackenzie's April 6 analysis shows Asia's spot......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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