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World population to shrink in 21st century
Kyodo News, Published on 13/08/2024
» The world population is expected to start shrinking within this century after hitting a peak in the mid-2080s due to lower fertility levels, particularly in China, according to the latest projection by the United Nations.
Japan maglev train project being derailed by Shizuoka stalemate
Kyodo News, Published on 13/02/2024
» SHOZUOKA - The start date of the new high-speed maglev train that will run from Tokyo to Nagoya has become increasingly uncertain, as long-running environmental disputes with the Shizuoka prefectural government leave the project at a stalemate.
Toyota to raise stake in Subaru to 20%
Kyodo News, Published on 27/09/2019
» NAGOYA: Toyota Motor Corp said Friday it will raise its stake in Subaru Corp to 20 percent from 16.8 percent to boost the companies' joint development of advanced technology for autonomous and electric vehicles.
Chinese project in Cambodia raises alarms of military build-up
Kyodo News, Published on 12/08/2019
» While Cambodia welcomes an ongoing influx of Chinese tourists, investment and development, the world at large increasingly suspects that China is launching a military build-up in the country for stronger Chinese influence in Southeast Asia.