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Why Are IPG Photonics Shares Plunging Today

IPG Photonics Corp (NASDAQ:IPGP) reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 8% year-on-year to $364.5 million, beating the consensus of $353.4 million. Materials processing sales accounted for 87% of total revenue and increased 5% Y/Y with higher sales in welding, marking 3D printing, and cleaning applications. Sales into Other applications increased 41% Y/Y, driven…

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Medical Marijuana's Subsidiary Kannaway Reveals Record Revenue Month For South Africa And Japan Divisions

Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) confirmed Tuesday that its subsidiary Kannaway achieved its largest revenue month in the company’s history in its Japan and South Africa divisions in January 2022.

Benzinga

Why Joby Aviation Shares Are Rising Today

Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE: JOBY) is trading higher Tuesday after the company announced it's forming a partnership with ANA Holdings, Japan's largest airline, to bring air taxi services to Japan.

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Toshio Mori endured internment camps and overcame discrimination to become the first Japanese American to publish a book of fiction

Eighty years ago, on Feb. 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which led to more than 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry living in the western United States being moved into internment camps.

The Conversation

Japan offers Ukraine $100 million in loans in show of support

Japan is ready to extend at least $100 million in emergency loans to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, the Japanese government said in a summary of their phone call.

Reuters

Yuzuru Hanyu finished fourth at this year’s Games, but the previous two-time Olympic champion was No. 1 in the hearts of many Chinese fans

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Japanese skier Watabe wins bronze medal in the Nordic combined large hill

Two-time silver medalist Akito Watabe won the bronze medal in the individual normal hill of Nordic combined on Tuesday at the Beijing Winter Olympics. This is his third consecutive medal at the Winter Olympics since 2014.

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GB women keep curling medal hopes alive as Eve Muirhead’s team claim vital win

A 10-4 victory over Japan at the National Aquatics Centre sets GB up nicely for another big match against China on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Curling star Eve Muirhead on why she was 'fired-up' in Team GB's crucial Olympic win against Japan

Team GB romped to the first of the three straight wins they require for a top four place and a shot at a medal in the women’s tournament

Daily Record

Eve Muirhead keeps Team GB curling hopes alive with crucial win against Japan

Team GB romped to the first of the three straight wins they require for a shot at a medal

The Independent UK

Coronavirus: long Covid less common in fully jabbed, says UK health agency; Japan records highest daily deaths – as it happened

Long Covid less likely to affect vaccinated people than unvaccinated people, says UK health agency;Japan reports 236 Covid-linked deaths on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Expert Simon Calder answers your questions about travel from the UK as restrictions ease

“Expiry dates” for jabs, travel rules in Canada and Japan, and an alternative for high car rental rates in the US

The Independent UK

Japanese hotels target long-stay guests amid coronavirus pandemic

Hotels that launched long-stay plans as part of efforts to increase occupancy rates amid the pandemic-triggered slump in travel demand have seen demand increase among people who want to self-isolate to avoid infecting family members, as well as among the intended target of telecommuters.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's curlers humbled by nemesis South Korea

BEIJING -- Hours after Japan's women curlers recorded an emphatic win over hosts China on Monday, the team was soundly beaten by nemesis South Korea 10-5 at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Latest Ukraine updates: Renewed calls for de-escalation

Ukraine-Russia crisis news from February 15: Putin says Russia ready for talks on confidence-building measures.

Tribune News Service

Japan public backs tight borders as government seeks to ease

Most Japanese want to keep strict virus border controls, according to a poll, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying at the weekend he was looking to ease one of the most stringent policies in the developed world.

The Conversation

The International Space Station is set to come home in a fiery blaze – and Australia will likely have a front row seat

For more than two decades the International Space Station (ISS) has been the mainstay of human presence and research in space. More than 100 metres long, it’s the largest object ever placed in space, and its construction brought together the space agencies from the United States, Europe, Russia, Japan and…

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Trade watchdog to crack down on unfair IT contracts

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has called for an end to practices that lock in central and local governments to contracts for IT products or services.

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Boost 3 nations' cooperation to enhance deterrence against N. Korea

North Korea's test-firing of missiles is a common threat to Japan, the United States and South Korea. These three countries need to cooperate in facilitating specific ways to enhance deterrence against North Korea.

The Independent UK

Japan economy grew last quarter on better spending, exports

The government says Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 5.4% last quarter with boosts from improved consumer spending and exports

The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics day 11: Valieva leads after short program – as it happened

Kamila Valieva took to the ice amid a swirl of controversy and elsewhere there were golds, blunders and much more

Bangkok Post

It's all about perspectives

It is difficult to overcome something you believe is your weakness. Wisut Ponnimit, a cartoonist, animator, artist and musician who is known for his cheerful and cute girl character Mamuang (translated as mango), is not comfortable painting because he thinks he is not good at it.

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3 Best Technology Stocks to Buy in February

It has been a rough start to the year for the major market indexes, with tech stocks witnessing an aggressive sell-off on concerns over the Fed’s expected interest rate hikes this year. However, technology stocks are expected to keep seeing growth due to rising corporate spending on technology solutions. Given…

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Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya To Host Motorcycle Shows In Spring 2022

In 2022, motorcycle shows are returning to the event calendar throughout Japan and elsewhere. Here are three coming up later this spring in Japan.

Glasgow Live

Travel UK: Covid rules when travelling from the UK to Japan, Malta and New Zealand

People are starting to book their holidays however whilst holidaymakers are getting ready to pack their bags, it may be worth checking over the current covid guidelines if you want to visit to Japan, Malta or New Zealand.

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