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South Korean Business Leader Proposes US$6 Trillion Economic Bloc with Japan Amid Global Trade Shifts

South Korean Business Leader Proposes US$6 Trillion Economic Bloc with Japan Amid Global Trade Shifts

South Korean Business Leader Proposes US$6 Trillion Economic Bloc with Japan Amid Global Trade Shifts
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U.S., Japan, and South Korea Forge Nuclear Alliance to Enhance Energy Security and Counter Rival Influence

U.S., Japan, and South Korea Forge Nuclear Alliance to Enhance Energy Security and Counter Rival Influence

The United States, Japan, and South Korea are forming a trilateral alliance focused on expanding nuclear power as a key strategy for energy security and regional stability. This collaboration is driven by increasing electricity demands, concerns over the reliability of coal, oil, and gas supplies, and a strategic effort to offer alternatives to Chinese and Russian reactor vendors. The three nations have formalized their cooperation through an agreement specifically targeting small modular reactors (SMRs). This initiative aims to align their respective nuclear industries, fostering mutually beneficial cooperation and providing competitive options for partners in the region. The U.S. Department of State emphasized that this coordinated approach will help American, Japanese, and Korean firms meet growing energy demands while upholding high standards of nuclear safety, security, and non-proliferation as new reactor technologies become available. This shift integrates energy policy into a broader trilateral sec...
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Tokyo Offers Diverse Experiences for Travelers, From Traditional Temples to Modern Nightlife

Tokyo Offers Diverse Experiences for Travelers, From Traditional Temples to Modern Nightlife

Tokyo Offers Diverse Experiences for Travelers, From Traditional Temples to Modern Nightlife
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U.S. Space Force and Japan Launch Sensor to Enhance Indo-Pacific Space Surveillance

U.S. Space Force and Japan Launch Sensor to Enhance Indo-Pacific Space Surveillance

The U.S. Space Force has collaborated with Japan to launch an MIT Lincoln Lab deep-space surveillance sensor aboard Japan’s QZS-7 navigation satellite. This sensor was carried into orbit by an H3 rocket from Tanegashima. This initiative signifies a strategic shift in space surveillance, moving away from the traditional model of deploying expensive, standalone military satellites. Instead, the new approach involves integrating defense sensors onto allied civil spacecraft, which is expected to enhance orbital resilience and interoperability between the U.S. and its allies. This method allows for cross-border data sharing at the hardware level and enables commercial operators to become national security partners by hosting sovereign tracking payloads in deep space. The launch is considered a blueprint for future allied orbital resilience efforts, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
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North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Following Joint US-South Korea Drills

North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Following Joint US-South Korea Drills

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its east coast on Saturday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The missiles traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in the sea. South Korean and US intelligence agencies detected and tracked the launches, and a detailed technical analysis is underway to determine the missiles' characteristics. In response, South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to assess the threat. The South Korean government has demanded that Pyongyang cease these provocations, labeling them as violations of UN Security Council resolutions. The US Indo-Pacific Command is monitoring the situation and consulting with regional partners, stating that the launches do not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territories. This missile test occurred one day after the conclusion of joint military drills involving the United States, Japan, and South Korea, which were designed to enhance defensive capabilities a...
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CloudFactory Seeks Participants for Transaction Validation Project in Japan

CloudFactory Seeks Participants for Transaction Validation Project in Japan

CloudFactory Seeks Participants for Transaction Validation Project in Japan
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the waters off its east coast
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US listing could put Japan's Kioxia in global AI spotlight, Voya's Thomas says

US listing could put Japan's Kioxia in global AI spotlight, Voya's Thomas says

By Rocky Swift and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A plan by Kioxia to list shares in the United States could put the Japanese chipmaker back into the global investment spotlight, said the lead manager of a $14 billion AI-focused fund.
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Adzenture Retreats Redefines Wellness Travel with Focus on Adventure and Spontaneity

Adzenture Retreats Redefines Wellness Travel with Focus on Adventure and Spontaneity

Adzenture Retreats Redefines Wellness Travel with Focus on Adventure and Spontaneity
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Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

TAIPEI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - In a small meeting room in a downtown Taipei office building, Russian officials hosted an unusual screening of an old Soviet documentary called "Smashing Militarist Japan" for some 20 Taiwanese guests.
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U.S. government shares key warning for all travelers

U.S. government shares key warning for all travelers

The advisory was issued amid a string of U.S. travelers getting arrested in other countries.
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Japan's wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike

Japan's wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting price pressures that cement the case for the central bank to raise interest rates this month.