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US and Japan strengthen defense ties with hypersonic interceptor agreement
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US and Japan strengthen defense ties with hypersonic interceptor agreement

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In response to the increasing development of hypersonic warheads by neighboring nations, Japan and the U.S. are set to finalize an agreement to co-develop a state-of-the-art interceptor missile, as reported by Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper on...
PSG heads to Japan minus Mbappe amid contract dispute
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PSG heads to Japan minus Mbappe amid contract dispute

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In an unexpected move, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) embarked on their preseason tour of Japan on Saturday without their star player, Kylian Mbappe, who is currently caught in a contract dispute with the French champions. The...
US leads as Russia, China, and India follow among world's top military powers
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US leads as Russia, China, and India follow among world’s top military powers

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The United States has reaffirmed its status as the world’s leading military superpower, according to the latest global military strength ranking. The newly released 2023 Military Strength list by Global Firepower, a reputable data aggregator...
Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU's high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion
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Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU’s high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion

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The European Union (EU) witnessed a substantial surge in high-tech imports from non-EU countries in 2022, totaling an estimated €482 billion—an impressive 22% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the EU’s exports to these...
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak
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Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak

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In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan’s premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to sustain its ultra-easy monetary policy. The central bank’s move, along...
South Korea reinstates Japan on export white list to boost economic ties
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South Korea reinstates Japan on export white list to boost economic ties

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South Korea has reinstated Japan on its “white list” of trusted trading partners, a significant step towards mending their bilateral economic and diplomatic ties. Three years ago, Japan was removed from the list, which grants...