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Trump calls out weight-loss drugs as target of price-cut push

By Deena Beasley (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Monday singled out powerful new weight-loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound as targets in its push to lower prescription drug prices. President Donald Trump's executive order demands that …

Japan: Nursing-care for insurance policyholders may be in jeopardy due to labour shortage

The nursing-care insurance policyholders in Japan may not receive the care they need due to acute shortage of nursing care service providers in the country. A survey conducted by Nippon Care Service Craft Union in April this year found that many companies …

Abu Dhabi entities announce deals with Japan companies on sustainability

Dr Boreham’s Crucible: The wheels keep turning for Dimerix and its kidney drug candidate

Tim Boreham is one of Australia's best-known small-cap share analysts and business journalists. As a former bus driver, Dimerix (ASX:DXB) CEO Dr Nina Webster knows that the drug development journey is just as important as the destination when it comes …

Baridi Baridi’s Guest Mode: The first world innovation of its kind from Tanzanian software engineers

In the fast-paced world of modern business, efficiency, innovation, and cus­tomer satisfaction are the keys to staying competitive. Amid a global tech revolution, Tan­zania has proven that cutting-edge software solutions don’t always have to come from …

VMS Solutions Expands into Japan to Innovate Manufacturing with AI

VMS Solutions enters Japan, offering AI-powered planning and scheduling tech to boost manufacturing efficiency—free PoC available for early adopters. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VMS Solutions, a leading company in the …

Japan business failures hit 11-year high for April

The number of corporate bankruptcies with debs of at least ¥10 million in Japan totaled 828 in April, the highest level in 11 years for the reporting month, amid inflation and rising labor costs, Tokyo Shoko Research said Monday. The monthly figure rose 5. …

Nippon Life on Japan's ESG paradox as disclosures fail to deliver returns

Japanese companies have become world leaders in sustainability reporting and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, yet this leadership has failed to translate into improved financial performance.¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights …

The future of physical discs just suffered another blow courtesy of Pioneer

Japanese brand Pioneer has announced that it has bid farewell to the optical disc market. It was one of the last big Japanese companies to make optical drives after more than 30 years as a leader in CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drive technology. The last 4K Blu- …

The Best Bass Fishing Reels of 2025

For some anglers, a bass fishing reel is a basic piece of equipment. Others treat them like high-end men’s jewelry. Some claim that a $600 spinning reel is worth every penny. But is that really necessary? Bass aren’t hard-charging saltwater fish that can …

Vissoth urges contract farming to boost cashew sector

Vongsey Vissoth, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Saturday encouraged Japanese companies to engage in contract farming by signing purchase agreements for cashew nuts with local communities …

Could 1965 Auto Pact point to 2025 trade war solution for Canada?

Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Local News Freshly manufactured Pacifica models are shown being readied for shipping from the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant on Monday, May 12, 2025. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star Article content With U.S. …

Metaplanet Acquires 1,241 Bitcoin for $126.7 Million, Surpasses El Salvador’s Holdings

TLDR Metaplanet acquired 1,241 BTC for $126.7 million, bringing total holdings to 6,796 BTC The Japanese firm now holds 622 more BTC than El Salvador’s national reserves Metaplanet has achieved 170% BTC Yield year-to-date in 2025 with 16.2% unrealized …

Asuene, Asia's Leading Climate Technology, Decarbonization Accounting Cloud Service Provider Acquires NZero, U.S. ...

Acquisition accelerates Asuene's global expansion, strengthening its net-zero emission structure through integration of NZero's advanced GHG measurement and AI-powered data services in use by the U.S. public and private sector TOKYO, May 12, 2025 …

Trump post on slashing drug prices sends Teva tumbling

The share price of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TASE: TEVA; NYSE: TEVA) is down by 7% in Tel Aviv this morning, in the wake of the announcement by US President Donald Trump of his intention of cutting prices of prescription drugs in the US " …

Japan companies to get government support in developing post-5G...

The Japan News/ANN The government has decided to provide financial support for domestic manufacturers to develop technologies for the post-fifth-generation mobile communication network standard. The aim is to better compete with China, which is ahead …

YES Bank shoots up 8%; Japan’s Sumitomo Group to acquire 20% stake

YES Bank’s share price rallied 8.4% to an intra-day high of Rs 21.70 on the National Stock Exchange. The stock price increased after Japan’s Sumitomo Group agreed to acquire 20% stake in the private lender. This could be the largest cross-border investment …

Fisher Phillips lands in Tokyo to tap labour law demand

US-based international labour and employment law firm Fisher Phillips has launched its second overseas office and first Asia branch in Tokyo, targeting cross-border employment work from a flow of bilateral investment between Japan and the US. John Polson, …

Japanese foreign equity purchases in April hit 20-year high on global market volatility

(Reuters) -Japanese investors sharply ramped up their overseas equity purchases in April, shifting away from bonds as they rebalanced portfolios amid global market volatility triggered by U.S. tariffs, and capitalizing on discounted international shares. …

American Food Producers Welcome Trade Deals, Call for Targeted Tariffs to Increase Food Security

Vital industries risk collapse, undermining rural economies and American agricultural independence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the heels of a historic trade win, a coalition representing four American …

Adaptive Training Foundation Welcomes Class 33, Proudly Sponsored by Global Medical Response

$100,000 Sponsorship Brings ATF’s Transformative Redefine and ReDeploy Programs to 13 Adaptive Athletes CARROLLTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), proudly announces the launch of Class …

New Book Trilogy Exposes the Dark Nexus of Crime, Power, and State Corruption in Latin America

These works shed light on a shifting geopolitical reality and serve as essential reading for policymakers and anyone concerned with global security MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new trilogy by veteran …

Libertarian Party of North Carolina State Convention May 16 - 18 in Clemmons, NC

Dr. Mary Ruwart and Ms Christine Villaverde headline discussions on liberty, public health, and threats to the American Bill of Rights CLEMMONS, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

MacDonald-Bedford Announces Strategic Reset, New President, and Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Raleigh, NC

Raleigh welcomes MacDonald-Bedford! SDVOSB names new President & relocates HQ, ready for growth & innovation in AEC consulting. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MacDonald-Bedford LLC (M-B), a Service- …

FLEOA to Participate in Police Week 2025 Events and Advocacy Efforts on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), the nation’s largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association representing federal law enforcement officers, is …

Bolivian government, ALLATRA and Creative Society seminar on civil defense and national security in natural disasters

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society project, in collaboration with Bolivia’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, successfully concluded a four-day seminar titled “Civil …

Films, legislative advocacy and more: Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 12 - 18, 2025) raises issue, inspires action

A national, virtual screening of That’s On Period will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. EDT. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Period Supplies will sponsor a film screening and help activists …

Emerald Intel Joins NCIA’s 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days to Champion Industry Reform

Leading Cannabis Industry Data Provider Heads to Capitol Hill to Support Federal Cannabis Policy Reform and Industry Collaboration BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerald Intel proudly announces its participation …

Lux Forum Named Gold Sponsor of 'Lead Where You Stand' Conference at Westmont College

Celeste White, President of Lux Forum, proudly announces the organization’s Gold Sponsorship of the Lead Where You Stand leadership conference, in Santa Barbara ST. HELENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celeste White, …

Harvey Law Group Unveils Insights from the Global Ancestry Index

Ireland Leads the Way in Citizenship by Ancestry Programs MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG) is excited to share the results from its recently launched Global Ancestry Index, a groundbreaking …

Harvey Law Group Launches the Global Ancestry Index: A Groundbreaking Resource for Ancestral Citizenship

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG), a leading multinational law firm with over 32 years of expertise in immigration and business law, is proud to announce the launch of the Global Ancestry Index. …

Scalise: Reconciliation Will Help Struggling Families

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss bringing permanency to the tax code and passing President Trump’s agenda through the reconciliation package. Leader Scalise outlined how unleashing energy production, …

On International Nurses Day, a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage

International Council of Nurses issues rallying cry to governments for urgent nursing support, following launch of the WHO State of the World’s Nursing report. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world’s nurses …

Traffic Advisory for May 9, 2025

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of May 12, 2025

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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of May 12, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture   On Tuesday, May 13, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup of a Committee Print, providing for reconciliation pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, the …

Madison Education Group Announces Free Certificate Series

Study Free at Madison Education Group's New Free Certificate Series MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Madison Education Group (MEG) announced the launch of a new Success in Business Series of …

Rony Jabour Transforms Miami Stage into a Platform for Global Safety Power

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city known for its luxury towers, oceanfront mansions, and cutting-edge design, one voice at the Innova Build Conference this May didn’t just speak to the future of construction — …

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …