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Egypt made history with its first dedicated tech pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, connecting 10 innovative startups with Japanese investors and global partners. The initiative marks a major leap forward for Egypt's $2.1 billion startup ecosystem on the world stage.
Japan Airlines is launching a three-year trial using humanoid robots to handle baggage and cargo tasks at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The innovation addresses a critical labor shortage while making physically demanding airport jobs easier for human workers.
Egypt debuted its first national tech pavilion at a major Tokyo innovation event, connecting 10 homegrown startups with Japanese investors. The move signals Egypt's growing role as a technology hub bridging Africa, the Middle East, and Asian markets.
Ten Egyptian tech startups just showcased their solutions at one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking Egypt's first dedicated pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo. The milestone reflects how Egypt's tech scene is rapidly emerging as a global player worth $7.4 billion in startup exits.
Asia's biggest startup event brought 770 exhibitors and 60,000 attendees to Tokyo this week. The three-day convention connects entrepreneurs, major companies, and investors looking to build the future together.
Egypt brought 10 innovative tech startups to one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking the country's first dedicated tech pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. The milestone reflects Egypt's growing reputation as a technology hub connecting African and Middle Eastern markets with global investors.
A Tokyo startup just filed approval for a breakthrough drug that helped 80% of cats with chronic kidney disease survive a year, compared to just 20% without treatment. The development could transform care for a condition affecting up to 80% of senior cats.
A small Tokyo team that's never won their home league just became the first Japanese club to reach Asia's biggest soccer championship match. Despite losing in extra time, Machida Zelvia's journey proves that determination can take you anywhere.
At a historic Tokyo temple, sumo wrestlers held babies in a cheerful competition to see who could cry the loudest. The 400-year-old tradition celebrates healthy babies and brings families together for a uniquely joyful event.
In a country known for valuing job security over risk, Japanese students are embracing entrepreneurship like never before. A student-led group called ITAMAE is changing the game at Asia's largest startup event.
Scientists in Tokyo just built a solar cell that converts 30% of sunlight into electricity, smashing previous records using a clever design that splits light like a prism. This breakthrough could make renewable energy cheaper and more powerful for millions.
Olympic gymnastics champion Jade Carey will deliver the commencement address at Oregon State University this spring. The Tokyo 2020 gold medalist continues to inspire students while balancing her own collegiate athletic career.
When German pharmaceutical giant Bayer needed a new innovation hub in Japan, they skipped Tokyo and picked Kobe instead. Now foreign startups are discovering that Japan's smaller cities offer faster pathways to success than the traditional big-city approach.
A car company just showed the world a robot that taught itself to shoot hoops, and the technology behind those free throws could change how machines help humans in everyday life. More than 8,000 fans watched Toyota's CUE7 sink baskets at a professional arena in Tokyo.
San Francisco, Bengaluru, and Tokyo are proving climate investment doesn't just save the planet—it supercharges local economies. These cities are rewriting the playbook on how green policy creates jobs, attracts capital, and builds the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Two-time Olympic medalist Avalon Wasteneys is back on Canada's national rowing team after taking a year off, bringing veteran experience to a rebuilding squad. The 28-year-old gold and silver medalist will compete in a new event as Canada works toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
When USA boxing star Richard Torrez Jr. watched Olympic champion Vasiliy Lomachenko's footwork, he did something unexpected: he signed up for ballet classes at his local community college. The Tokyo 2020 silver medalist proves that champions never stop learning.
A Norfolk marathon runner who faced a facial tumor and thyroid disease as a teenager says the ordeal taught her to grab every opportunity. Anya Culling, 27, now competes with elite runners worldwide after cutting two hours off her marathon time.
American teenagers are flying to Japan not just for temples and sushi, but for transformative hair treatments that turn wavy locks silky straight. Tokyo salons are now booking international tourists months in advance for their renowned straightening techniques.
After years apart due to military service, global sensation BTS brought their reunion tour to Tokyo Dome, drawing tens of thousands of devoted fans. Even ticketless supporters gathered outside just to share in the joy of the group's long-awaited return.
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