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Japan targets weapons sales through Indo-Pacific, as industrial ties lag strategic ones

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches fourth of Mogami-class frigates, Mikuma. Credit Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force TOKYO — Japan is in talks with Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and other countries as part of a push to export weapons and …

Trump 2.0: Three Factors Impacting China-Taiwan Relations

The stability of cross-strait relations this year hinges on three key structural factors. The most critical is the US-China trade war, which will continue to impact the restructuring of the global supply chain. China’s retaliatory measures in response to …

China’s tech rally ignores trade and tech war

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. China’s tech rally ignores trade and tech war David Goldman analyzes the recent surge in Chinese tech stocks, with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising …

China and ASEAN balance regional challenges and sustainable development

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY China and ASEAN must navigate the challenges to their relations while seizing the opportunities of the partnership Relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are viewed as one of the most successful …

Subway Young Socceroos forward Musa Toure reflects on Japan win | AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025

Australia U20 v Japan U20 | Quick Highlights | AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025

Ishiba told Trump Japan willing to buy U.S. transport planes for SDF

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting earlier this month that Japan is willing to buy U.S. military transport airplanes for the Self-Defense Forces, government sources said Wednesday. Ishiba expressed Tokyo…

Japan and Philippines Forge Stronger Military

In a move to counter China’s growing influence and assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan and the Philippines have announced a substantial strengthening of their military cooperation. The agreement, reached during a two-day visit by Japanese …

At 281 mph, China tests its fastest high-speed train

Japan’s high-speed bullet trains are famous for speeding across the country—but China wants to set a new world record for the fastest electric passenger rail. Prototype tests are reportedly underway on the nation’s upcoming line of CR450 trains, and …

Rubio: US Will Not ‘Abandon’ S. Korea, Japan

Photo : YONHAP News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States will not “abandon” its partners in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea and Japan. According to the U.S. State Department, Rubio made the remarks in a Fox News …

Chinese Warships, Fighters Hold Snap Live Fire Drills 40 Miles Off Taiwan, Say Officials

Australian Navy sailors on HMAS Arunta keeping watch on People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu and Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang in the Tasman Sea on Feb. 13, 2025. Royal Australian Navy Photo China carried out a …

New wind farms offshore Taiwan to use foundation first for Asia-Pacific

The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms will use the piling-free technology of suction bucket jacket foundation technology for the first time in the Asia-Pacific region Photo: Ørsted SBJ foundations are installed by generating pressure displacement …

Rubio: US Will Not ‘Abandon’ S. Korea, Japan

Photo : YONHAP News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States will not “abandon” its partners in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea and Japan. According to the U.S. State Department, Rubio made the remarks in a Fox News …

Taiwanese anxious over Trump's handling of Ukraine war

The black bag is fastened over Wu Ping-yen's head. From a row of around a dozen people, all with hands tied behind their backs, Wu and the faceless figures beside him slowly fall to the floor outside Russia's de facto embassy in central Taipei. …

China accuses Taiwan of giving away chip industry to the US as a 'souvenir'

China on Wednesday accused Taiwanese government of using its semiconductor sector to gain U.S. support and is willing to hand over its chip industry for political advantage. China's Taiwan Affairs Office even reminded people of the rumor about TSMC…

China sees opportunity in a world turned upside down by Trump

Analysis by Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s upending of US foreign policy has alarmed allies and nations in need. His administration has frozen foreign aid, threatened to take control of other countries’ sovereign territory, …

North Koreans Forced Into Labor on China's Tuna Fishing Fleet: Report

Chinese fishing vessels have for years relied on North Korean labor, in a possible violation of United Nations sanctions, according to a new report. Newsweek reached out to the North Korean Embassy in China and Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for …

China Coast Guard Vessels Regularly Enter Territorial Waters of Disputed East China Sea Islands

Once a month, China Coast Guard (CCG) patrol vessels make regular incursions into the territorial waters of the disputed islands located in the East China Sea between Japan and China, a Japanese government source with knowledge of the matter told The …

Trump looking to strike ‘big deals’ to counter China’s belt and road projects: Rubio

“I think there’s more big deals like that coming under President Trump,” Rubio told Breitbart News when asked about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Earlier this month, Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to collaborate on …

Success Vitamin Rebrands as a Boutique Sales Advisory Firm Offering End-to-End Sales Solutions

SuccessVitamin rebrands as a boutique sales advisory, offering end-to-end solutions, bridging strategy & performance with sales intelligence & leadership. KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Success Vitamin, …

Cathay Financial Holdings Achieves Carbon Neutrality Verification Across 4 Headquarters and 23 Branches

Driving Climate Leadership with Carbon Reduction, Green Energy Transition, and Carbon Offsetting to Reach Net Zero by 2050 TAIPEI, TAIWAN, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a leader in climate action, Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) …

Bybit Web3 Pioneers AI Agent Acceleration: Launches First AI-DOL Reality Competition with $1M Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bybit Web3, the Web3 division of Bybit, is thrilled to accelerate AI innovation with the launch of its first AI-focused accelerator program - AI-DOL SUPERSTAR: Battle for Debut. This …

PathFree Technologies Announces Upcoming Meetings with Venture Capital Firms to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions

Through DataSyteAi and DataSyteAiCLS, the company is committed to transforming healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes worldwide. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PathFree Technologies, a pioneering force …

$57M Australian Start up pioneering the Future of Electric Air Mobility in APAC

FlyOnE Sustainable Aviation Pioneers the Future of Electric Air Mobility in Australia and beyond FlyOnE Sustainable Aviation (FOE:FOE) MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, March 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlyOnE Sustainable Aviation is …

Regional Black Leadership Roundtable Celebrates One Year of Progress

Convened by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, the RBLR is focused on developing economic and social infrastructures that help the Black community thrive MARINA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Regional …

Governor Unveils California Jobs First Blueprint

Groundbreaking economic development initiative takes a bottom-up approach to growing priority sectors MARINA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a major statewide economic initiative …

Development Theory Expands Service Offerings to Empower Small Business Owners

Development Theory announced the launch of new services designed to help small business owners take control of their finances. TOWER, MN, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These new offerings include bookkeeping, tax advisory, …

Tällberg Foundation Opens Applications for Leadership Mentoring Program

Applications Accepted Through May 1 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tällberg Foundation announces the opening of applications for the next cohort of the Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders (TLML) program, a global …

Chatbot Market to Reach $11.6 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 27.5 % CAGR: Allied Market Research

The chatbot market is segmented by component, platform, end user, and application, driven by AI adoption, customer support needs, and digital banking growth. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The research report …

Virtual Cards Market to Reach $2,403.3 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 21.5 % CAGR: Allied Market Research

The virtual cards market is segmented by product type, end-user, and industry, driven by rising digital transactions, security features, and industry adoption. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The research …

Aviation Insurance Market to Reach $7.1 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 5.9 % CAGR: Allied Market Research

The aviation insurance market is segmented by insurance type, application, and product, covering airlines, general aviation, aerospace, and space-related risks. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The research …

Extended Warranty Market to Reach $286.4 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.4 % CAGR: Allied Market Research

The extended warranty market is growing due to rising demand for product protection, increased durability awareness, and advancements in warranty services. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The research report on …

Notification of transaction by an Officer of Millicom (Tigo)

Notification of transaction by an Officer of Millicom (Tigo)  Luxembourg, March 1, 2025 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom" or the “Company”) announces that, on February 27, 2025, under an existing 10b5-1 plan, Mr. Salvador Escalon …

InfinixChain Introduces EVM-Compatible Layer 2 Blockchain Focused on Scalability and Low Fees

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InfinixChain, a newly launched Layer 2 blockchain, is introducing an EVM-compatible network designed to enhance scalability, reduce transaction costs, and improve transaction speeds. The …

PattiePump.Fun Eliminates Fees for Launching Projects on Solana

Birmingham, UK, March 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PattiePump.Fun, the next-generation launchpad on Solana, is revolutionizing the crypto space by offering zero fees to launch projects. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower developers, creators, …

Tea Entrepreneur Ricardo R Matos Revolutionizes Caffeine Industry with Health-Focused Venture

Former energy exec Ricardo R Matos is launching a tea venture that will revolutionize the caffeine industry by combining health benefits with sustainability. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ricardo R Matos, a …

BexBack Introduces Double Deposit Bonus, $50 Welcome Bonus and 100x Leverage for Crypto Traders—No KYC Needed

SINGAPORE, March 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Bitcoin's price fluctuating below $100,000, many analysts predict a prolonged period of high volatility in the crypto market. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in such …

PowerDMARC Recognized Among G2’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Software Companies of 2025

PowerDMARC is G2's Fastest-Growing DMARC Software Company of 2025. DE, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerDMARC, a leading SaaS cybersecurity platform, has been named one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Software …

Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Hosts Networking and Business Growth Event on March 29, 2025

Join local entrepreneurs and industry leaders on March 29 to connect, collaborate, and grow at the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce business event. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southern …