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Know Your Voting Rights, Ensure Your Voice is Heard: Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Engage Californians in Advance of November Special Election
LOS ANGELES — In advance of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Special Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. held a press conference today to remind Californians about their voting rights,...

TOWER Capital Group and HekaBio K.K. to Expand Generational Health Access in Japan
TOWER Capital Group Announces a Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Generational Health in Japan and the Asia-Pacific Region NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TOWER Capital Group (“TOWER”), the category pioneer...

Tokyo Stocks Close Tuesday with Mixed Results
(MENAFN) Tokyo's stock market closed mixed on Tuesday, with gains in banking shares countered by investor concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown. The Nikkei 225 index, Japan's key benchmark, fell by 111.12 points, or 0.25 percent,...

Japan Forges Stronger Defense Ties with Sri Lanka
(MENAFN) Japan and Sri Lanka took a significant step to strengthen their defense relations on Monday, with Tokyo sending unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Colombo. During a meeting in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba welcomed Sri...

Japan Posts 1.2 Percent Drop in August Industrial Production
(MENAFN) Japan's industrial output fell by 1.2% in August from the previous month, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, according to government data released Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted index of factory and mine production stood at...
President Lai meets delegation led by Japanese House of Councillors LDP Members’ General Assembly Chairperson Matsuyama Masaji
TAIWAN, September 30 - Details 2025-09-30 President Lai meets US Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg On the afternoon of September 30, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Luke Lindberg, under...

Sunrise Granted Japanese Patent, Reinforcing Global Leadership in Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries Powering Energy Storage Systems in AI Data Centers
Dover, USA, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. (“Sunrise”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (NASDAQ: EPOW), a global leader in anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage, today announced that its...

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Showcases Buddhist Circuit and Spiritual Heritage at Tourism Expo Japan 2025
Participation at Tourism Expo Japan 2025 underscores the state’s vision of positioning itself as a leading global tourism destination LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Uttar Pradesh, a vibrant state in northern...

Microbot Medical® Receives First Patent in Japan as it Continues to Broaden its Global Intellectual Property Portfolio
Commercial Focus Remains on U.S. Market as it Continues to Explore Certain Global Markets that Accept FDA Cleared Devices Protecting its Innovative Technology Remains a Priority and Momentum Increasing as Global Jurisdictions Acknowledge the...

Fibrin Sealant Market To Witness Substantial Growth, 2025-2032| Baxter International Inc., Johnson & Johnson
The fibrin sealant market is projected to be valued at USD 1.69 Bn in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.03 Bn in the year 2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest report from Coherent Market...

S. Korea’s Leader Holds “Extensive” Discussions with Japan’s Ishiba
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday in the southeastern port city of Busan, the presidential office confirmed. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung briefed the press, stating...

Lightworks and SAYA Partner to Address Japan’s Biggest Cybersecurity Risk: Untrained Employees
TOKYO, JAPAN, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lightworks Corporation (“Lightworks”), Japan’s #1 provider of corporate training platforms, today announced a strategic partnership with SAYA Cybersecurity Awareness (“SAYA”), the only...

Hinge Bio Announces License and Collaboration with Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for the Development and Commercialization of HB2198 in Japan for Autoimmune Diseases
BURLINGAME, Calif. and TOKYO, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hinge Bio, Inc., a privately-held biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of innovative medicines, announced it has entered into a collaboration and license...

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Signs First Reinsurance Agreement in Japan with Dai-ichi Frontier Life
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced that it has signed a reinsurance agreement with leading Japanese insurance company Dai-ichi Frontier Life. This agreement marks...

Nola:Story Planner & Writing, Japan’s Largest Platform for Authors, to Launch English App in U.S. & Canada in Sept 2025
For every writer who loves creating: Nola supports “structured storytelling” by streamlining manuscript writing, managing setting materials, and building plots. TOKYO, JAPAN, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tokyo based indent Inc. is...

Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, and Japan Fair Trade Commission Meet in Washington to Continue Their Long History of Engagement
Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, Chairman Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Chairman Eiji Chatani of the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) met today in Washington,...

Federal Trade Commission, US Department of Justice, and Japan Fair Trade Commission Meet in Washington
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, and Japan Fair Trade Commission Chairman Eiji Chatani of the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) met...

Japan Cancels Africa Hometown Program
(MENAFN) Japan abruptly ended its Africa Hometown initiative on Thursday, following a surge of misinformation that falsely portrayed the program as a covert immigration scheme aimed at importing African labor to combat domestic workforce...

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers concludes its Annual General Meeting in Germany.
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) concludes its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Frankfurt. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The AGM returned to Europe for the first time since 2018....

Platinum Launches the “Japan Entry PR Package” – Supporting Global Brands Enter the Japanese Market
JAPAN, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – Platinum Inc., a leading Tokyo-based PR firm and subsidiary of Vector Group, today announced the launch of the Japan Entry PR Package, a comprehensive solution designed to support global...