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hiTechMODA stages Tokyo runway with global designers and cultural performers
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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.
Codewave is the only Indian company featured in Ricardo Semler’s new book
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Bengaluru-based Codewave appears as the sole Indian company profiled in Ricardo Semler’s The End of the Boss, which spotlights self-managed organizations around the world.
Japan semiconductor device market seen hitting $95.8B by 2035
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Japan’s semiconductor device market is projected to rise from $60.81 billion in 2025 to $95.82 billion by 2035, driven by government-backed fab spending, automotive electrification, and AI infrastructure demand.
Roggiero J. Spillere maps healthy aging through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Economist and university lecturer Roggiero J. Spillere has released a book on training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beyond midlife, drawing on his own start at age 47. The book ties healthy aging to injury avoidance, risk management, mentorship, and…
Tokyo's former expressway is becoming a 2-kilometer sky park in Ginza
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Tokyo is turning the decommissioned KK Line into a pedestrian-focused green space above Ginza, with public opening phases expected around 2030. The project matters because it could reshape one of the city’s busiest commercial districts while…
The Medical Agency names Caitlin Steiner as brand ambassador
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The Medical Agency has appointed American travel and lifestyle creator Caitlin Steiner as its official brand ambassador, pairing her audience reach with the company’s push to connect patients with verified healthcare providers across Asia. The…
AsReader expands RFID basket-reading to North America with new U.S. patent
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AsReader says a newly approved U.S. broadscope patent lets its RFID basket-reading system move across North America, with applications in apparel, grocery and other retail settings.
DoDream pushes Golden Sericin skincare into global markets
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South Korean cosmetics company DoDream is expanding abroad with premium skincare made from Golden Sericin, a protein extracted from Golden Silkworm cocoons.
May Mobility names Balajee Kannan to lead autonomy core engineering
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May Mobility has hired autonomy veteran Balajee Kannan as senior vice president of autonomy core engineering, effective June 29, 2026, as the company pushes to scale its global deployments and ride-hail strategy.
Reon Robotics launches KOIBOT ROLA companion robots on Kickstarter
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Reon Robotics has launched the KOIBOT ROLA series, a pair of humanoid companion robots aimed at emotional support through memory-driven conversation and privacy-focused design.
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
Japan’s rare earth push raises Arctic and deep-sea risks
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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.
Bamboo Forever showcases Teppo skewer manufacturing at Manufacturing World Japan
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Guilin Bamboo Forever Technology Co., Ltd. used Manufacturing World Japan to spotlight precision bamboo Teppo skewers for food service, retail and industrial production.
AI models agree on Singapore’s safest banks, but split on digital bank winners
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A Quratic study of 212 AI responses found ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode were unanimous on Singapore’s safest banks, while diverging sharply on which digital bank has the best app. The findings point to a new kind of brand…
MONOGRIIS launches first Japanese-made mechanical watch RESTA
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MONOGRIIS has launched RESTA, a 36mm Japanese-made mechanical watch inspired by 1950s designs and featured in Esquire UK. The release marks the Osaka brand’s push into timeless mechanical watches after its 2026 rebrand.
Cloud ERP market seen reaching $327.4B by 2035
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Cloud ERP adoption is accelerating as companies move to cloud-native, AI-enabled systems for lower costs, faster deployment and better real-time operations.
Antimony demand forecast rises through 2031 as semiconductors and energy storage expand
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global antimony market will grow from 126.99 kilotons in 2025 to 140.27 kilotons by 2031, led by Asia-Pacific.
Silver demand seen rising to 65.35 kilotons by 2035 as solar and electronics expand
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Global silver consumption is projected to climb from 40.42 kilotons in 2025 to 65.35 kilotons by 2035, driven by solar power, 5G, electric vehicles and data centers, according to Market Research Future.
Needle coke market seen doubling by 2031 on EV and steel demand
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Allied Market Research says the global needle coke market is set to expand from $2.3 billion in 2021 to $5.7 billion by 2031, driven by demand for graphite electrodes and lithium-ion batteries.
The Japanese Clothing Co spotlights hand-drawn Japanese street-style tees
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The Japanese Clothing Co is leaning into the global appetite for Japanese street style with hand-drawn graphic tees for men and women.
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