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Wigs are evolving from products used to conceal hair loss into fashion items for self-expression, and South Korea has emerged as the world’s second-most competitive country in wig-related patents.
Analysts say the proposed surtax – a reworking of three local revenue sources into one semi-autonomous levy – should help streamline finances
Analysts say the proposed surtax – a reworking of three local revenue sources into one semi-autonomous levy – should help streamline finances
New investigative agencies face last-minute turmoil: Unsettled staffing and renewed vetting raise doubts about the readiness and independence of Korea's new investigative agencies.
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami stealth frigate takes part in the International Fleet Review at Sagami Bay in 2022. © Reuters
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) and the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) dominated the race for seats in the 80-member regular Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according to unofficial counts from the Commission on Elections’ me…
India’s relations with US have frayed over trade and tariffs recently, but strong defence ties still remain between the two countries
India’s relations with US have frayed over trade and tariffs recently, but strong defence ties still remain between the two countries
Students at Kawaguchi Technical High School look at a bulletin board filled with job postings. (Photo by Utako Kawakami)
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has found no confirmed evidence that a Chinese research vessel conducted drilling activities during its 28-day stay at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, according to its spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea.
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The Abadi LNG project is expected to produce 9.5 million metric tons of LNG annually, equivalent to over 10% of Japan's yearly imports. (Inpex)
The United States, the European Union and China impose their own trade rules on each other and other economies. (Nikkei montage)
Game-related spending continues to increase even as food spending dips. (Photo by Norika Taguchi)
Towing's Soratan biochar contains microbes to feed more nutrients to plants. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
MANILA, Philippines — The first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections (BPE) registered a final voter turnout of 84.34 percent, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Key chip material supplier IV Technologies is expanding in central Taiwan and eager to expand its hiring. (Photo courtesy of IV Technologies)
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The Philippine government has been taking steps to lower barriers to entry, including simplifying investment approvals. (Looop)
Una persona está de pie junto al stand del Kimi K3 de la startup china de IA Moonshot durante la Conferencia Mundial de IA en Shanghái, China, el 17 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
Less than two months ahead of the New Zealand general elections, a PFLP-linked party running entirely on a pro-Palestine platform is raising questions about the normalization of Israel and Jew hate in the southwestern Pacific nation.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allocated parliamentary seats among four winning political parties in the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections, with Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) and United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) getting the two highest numbers of allotted seats.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to clinch their three-match T20 cricket series with a match to spare Tuesday.
Work on Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant remains frozen. (Photo by Tsukasa Hadano)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he expects to hold talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend over Beijing's financial relationship with Iran.
Just in case Japan's bond yields weren't high enough already, Bloomberg reports that Japan is considering a new mid-term defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP in line with NATO and other US allies. Such a move would send a shockwave through financial markets concerned about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s spending …
Office vacancy rates in Tokyo wards are well below the 5% break-even level for balanced supply and demand. (Photo by Shun Kato)
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Procurement procedures for USB devices will be reviewed to prevent a recurrence, GSDF officials said Tuesday in outlining the investigation report. (Photo by Ryota Ogata)
Waymo has been working with Japan's transportation companies toward a future robotaxi launch since late 2024. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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Tehran, Iran – When Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last visited China in May, it came shortly before a trip by United States President Donald Trump to the same country.
Marawi City, Philippines – The first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the southern Philippines has resulted in a hung parliament as no single party managed to secure a majority, according to unofficial results.
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Critically endangered Bornean orangutans flee forests as staff at Cabang Panti work round the clock to stave off blaze
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Sharp President Tetsuji Kawamura, left, and Koji Utoku, head of Sharp's AI server division, pose in front of the company's server Sept. 15 in Tokyo.
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Japan's long-term interest rates are trending upward as markets watch the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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He had forced the girl to provide sexual services at his private-room massage parlour in Tokyo in 2025
He had forced the girl to provide sexual services at his private-room massage parlour in Tokyo in 2025
Cathay Pacific targets 150 new aircraft and 150 global destinations over next decade, chairman Guy Bradley says
Cathay Pacific targets 150 new aircraft and 150 global destinations over next decade, chairman Guy Bradley says
The new building will have access to downtown Atlanta and include a range of amenities. (Shimizu)