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'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
TrueBusiness, SoftBank join forces to drive enterprise AI
Published on 11/02/2026
» TrueBusiness is accelerating its strategic trajectory in tech-solution development, reinforcing True Corporation Plc’s vision as Thailand’s leading tech company, as it marks a pivotal strategic partnership with SoftBank Corp (SoftBank), the telecommunications leader from Japan.
Moriya and Pornanong lead star-studded invite
Sports, Published on 11/02/2026
» Thai veterans Moriya Jutanugarn and Pornanong Phatlum lead the cast of 12 golfers invited to join next week's Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya, Chon Buri, from Feb 19-22.
Reinvent Thailand to revive growth
Oped, Boonwara Sumano, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 1990s, Thailand ranked second in Asean for state performance, behind only Singapore. Today, we trail several neighbours. This decline has unfolded gradually over three decades -- through repeated economic crises, institutional stagnation, and reforms that never quite went far enough. What is different today is that the cost of inaction has become far more dangerous.
Japanese PM Takaichi comes out on top
Oped, Taniguchi Tomohiko, Published on 11/02/2026
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has just scored an unprecedented victory in the country's general election. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which she leads, won 316 seats in the 465-member House of Representatives (the Diet's lower house), up sharply from 198. The combined strength of two parties that had merged hastily -- despite their fundamentally opposing platforms -- in an effort to bring Ms Takaichi down fell from 167 seats to just 49. The LDP, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, has never looked more robust.
ONE Championship: Ben Tynan eyes statement return – and Malykhin interim title fight
Nick Atkin, Published on 10/02/2026
» Ben Tynan is not interested in excuses – but he is keen to reset the narrative in ONE Championship.
Global solar and wind capacity growth ‘slowed in 2025’
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed on Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030.
Japan election results confirm super-majority for Takaichi's party
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 315 seats in weekend snap elections, giving it a two-thirds majority, official results confirmed Tuesday.
Buriram and Chengdu in pivotal clash
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 10/02/2026
» Buriram United and Chengdu Rongcheng meet on Tuesday in a contest that could prove decisive for both clubs' AFC Champions League Elite campaigns.
Sony to exit Blu-ray disc recorder market amid rise of streaming services
Kyodo News, Published on 09/02/2026
» KYODO — Sony Corporation stated on Monday that it has decided to exit the Blu-ray disc recorder market as the widespread availability of streaming services has snuffed out demand, with final shipments of recorders to begin in February this year.