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BREAKING NEWS: Chubu Electric to withdraw Hamaoka nuclear plant restart applications
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (131+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...
BREAKING NEWS: Scandal-tainted Chubu Electric announces resignations of president, chair
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (128+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM…...
BREAKING NEWS: Fujitsu to sell Japan-made AI chip globally from November
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (127+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...
Fujitsu to sell Japan-made AI chip globally from November
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (143+ words) TOKYO - Fujitsu Ltd. said Monday that it will begin global sales in November of "Monaka," a Japan-made central processing unit that functions as the brain of artificial intelligence systems. The telecommunications and computer maker also said it will sell domestically…...
LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS Launches Exclusive Travel Pass Featuring Limited-Edition Korean Heritage Transit Cards
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (172+ words) Package combines a one-night stay with collectible T-money cards designed with traditional mother-of-pearl and longevity motifs, plus vouchers across LOTTE affiliates A Transit Card Designed as a Keepsake Benefits Across LOTTE Affiliates The package includes voucher benefits across major LOTTE…...
BREAKING NEWS: Current transfer plan remains "only solution" for Okinawa base issue: gov't
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (128+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...
BREAKING NEWS: Outside probe finds "cover-up" in Chubu Electric's Hamaoka data review
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (125+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...
Scandal-tainted Chubu Electric set to tap director Yasui as next president
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (353+ words) NAGOYA - Scandal-tainted Chubu Electric Power Co. is arranging to appoint Minoru Yasui, a director of the utility, as the successor to President Kingo Hayashi, who has decided to resign, sources familiar with the matter said Monday. The move comes amid…...
BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM says Okinawa election reflected voters' wish for economic growth
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (130+ words) english.kyodonews.net Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi urges…...
BREAKING NEWS: Hamaoka nuclear restart pressure behind Chubu Electric falsification: report
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (128+ words) Read full story here Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday 1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya Japan PM Takaichi…...