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Tim Culpan

The Japan Times

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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China

Now is a good time for established Japanese car companies to seize the opportunity to expand in North America to meet electric-vehicle demand. U.S....

24.04.2024 20

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Taiwan’s wind power ambitions are in peril

When J.W. Kuo takes up his new role as Taiwan’s economics minister next month, he will need to move fast if he is to salvage one of the...

22.04.2024 20

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Vietnam should seize a 'rare' opportunity to take on China

Vietnam’s hopes of becoming a production hub to rival China are showing momentum. A big boost will come as the nation leans into its untapped...

06.02.2024 20

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A hidden hero will drive Korean trade closer to the U.S.

South Korean exports took a beating in 2023, dropping for the third time in five years as the global economy slowed. Yet it was the nation’s...

12.01.2024 20

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You too may one day have your own satellite

The Space Race, launched more than 60 years ago, kickstarted an unprecedented boom in travel and communications beyond our planet. But it was a realm...

05.01.2024 20

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One of aviation’s biggest challenges played out on a Tokyo runway

This week’s dramatic plane accident in Tokyo, which claimed five lives, encapsulates decades of progress in air safety. It also highlights one of...

04.01.2024 30

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South Korea’s defense ambitions can be met by tech

South Korea, better known for making tiny electronic devices than lethal weapons, has set its sights on taking fourth spot in the global defense...

19.11.2023 20

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Bitcoin’s power-hungry history offers lessons for AI’s future

Surging interest in artificial intelligence systems will add further strain to global electricity grids with the potential to rival the massive energy...

27.09.2023 60

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Yes, we do need another moonshot — or five

As is the current global trend, Japan has become at least the fourth country with a moon mission this year, making lunar exploration more active than...

11.09.2023 90

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