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The Ocean Census initiative led by the Nippon Foundation and Nekton has reported the identification of 1,121 previously unknown marine species over the past year, marking a record annual increase in global biodiversity discoveries and underscoring how little of the ocean’s ecosystem has been formally catalogued. The findings were announced......
South Korea and Japan have agreed to deepen energy cooperation through new arrangements for exchanging and jointly managing reserves of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, as both countries seek to strengthen energy security amid heightened geopolitical risks in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement was reached during a summit in Andong,......
Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series, has publicly reacted to an AI-generated concept video reimagining Final Fantasy VI as a modern 3D remake, describing it as “incredible” and sparking renewed debate around artificial intelligence in game development. The two-minute fan video, posted on X on May 16, reinterprets......
South Korea and Japan agreed to expand cooperation in the energy sector and reinforce regional security coordination following high-level talks held in the South Korean city of Andong. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to strengthen collaboration on liquefied natural gas (LNG),......
Global financial markets recovered from steep early losses on Monday after reports emerged suggesting the United States could temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports during ongoing diplomatic talks. The late session reversal helped calm investors rattled by escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, surging oil prices, and......
Japan recorded economic growth of 0.5% during the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary official data released on Tuesday, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The Japanese economy had previously expanded by 0.2% during the final quarter of 2025, while economists had forecast growth of around 0.4% for the beginning of 2026.......
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable and constructive relations with China despite growing political and military tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that Tokyo remains dedicated to pursuing a mutually beneficial relationship with Beijing based......
A sharp global selloff in government bonds intensified Monday as persistent conflict between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and forced investors to reassess expectations for interest rates across major economies. Surging energy costs and accelerating inflation have fueled concerns that central banks may abandon plans for......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are scheduled to meet on Tuesday for a new bilateral summit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and cultural relations between the two neighboring countries. According to officials in Seoul, the meeting will take place in the South Korean city of Andong, the hometown......
The Japanese technology company Sony is facing widespread online criticism after unveiling its new smartphone, which features artificial intelligence designed to enhance photography but has instead sparked mockery for reportedly degrading image quality. The issue emerged after promotional examples of the new Xperia 1 VIII were shared on social......
Subaru has postponed the planned 2028 launch of fully in-house electric vehicles, marking a major adjustment in its electrification strategy. The Japanese automaker cited slowing demand for battery electric vehicles and shifting policy conditions in the United States as key factors behind the decision. Production plans at its Oizumi plant......
Restaurant operators across Japan are expressing growing concern after immigration authorities suspended the issuance of certain work visas for foreign employees in the food service industry. The measure affects the Type I Specified Skilled Worker visa program, which has become an important source of labor for restaurants, cafés, and......
Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure across major economies. The move reflected......
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