PRESS CONFERENCE BY MINISTER AKAZAWA (EXCERPT)

TOKYO, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry issued text of the following statement: Opening Remarks Request for Information on Regulations and Systems Hindering the Social Implementation of AI Let me begin with one point. In advancing Japan's growth strategy, I believe that AI transformation (AX) across all industries will be key and that policies must be formulated and implemented on the premise that AI will serve as a meta-layer and foundation for society and the economy. As Mi...


MEETING WITH H.E. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ABDULRAHMAN AL-THANI, PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF QATAR

TOKYO, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 2, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a meeting with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MEETING OF THE RECONSTRUCTION PROMOTION COUNCIL

TOKYO, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 2, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held the 45th meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.At the meeting, the participants engaged in a discussion on initiatives for the acceleration of reconstruction.Following the discussion, the Prime Minister said:(Prime Minister Takaichi) Fifteen years and six months have passed since the Great East Jap...


"THE CONFUSION: WHY INDIA NEEDS A CLEARER APPROACH TO HIGH-RISE EVACUATION PLANNING"

India, Oct. 1 -- By Akhilesh Satre, Director and Elevator Personality, Avinyatech ElevatorsIndia's real GDP growth reached 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, keeping the country among the world's fastest-growing major economies. Technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, SMEs, agriculture, and real estate are key drivers of this growth. Over the past decade, infrastructure and real estate have increasingly shaped India's urban landscape, driving rapid vertical development. Across ...


India's Online Plant Industry Is Growing Fast, and Upjau Is Among the Names Leading the Shift

India, Oct. 1 -- A decade ago, buying a plant in India meant a trip to the local nursery. Today, a money plant, a bonsai, or a combo of tulips and other beautiful flower bulbs can arrive at your door within days. The online plant industry in India is now one of the more interesting parts of the country's e-commerce story, and Upjau is among the brands shaping it.A Market Moving OnlineIndependent research points to steady growth in the online plant market in India. TechSci Research values the onl...


Galgotias University Soars 24 Places to Rank 41st in India in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

India, Oct. 1 --  Enters India's top 20 private institutions and advances to the 1001-1200 global band; QS 2027 recognition strengthens its international standingGreater Noida, 30 September 2026: Galgotias University has climbed 24 places to 41st among all universities in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, released today. The University was ranked 65th in the 2026 edition.Among private universities and institutions in India, Galgotias has risen seven p...


QuikApp Raises Seed Funding from Vehra Ventures to Scale India's Intelligent Logistics Layer

India, Oct. 1 -- Bengaluru-based logistics tech platform raises strategic funding to scale its AI-powered fleet and shipment network Funds to power QuikApp's integrated logistics ecosystem across real-time tracking, smart security, automated dispatch and AI-driven route optimisation Beyond capital, Vehra Ventures brings QuikApp customer access, industry expertise and strategic partnerships.  Bengaluru, India, October 1st, 2026 - QuikApp, a Bengaluru-headquartered logistics technol...


House of Representatives - Kyoto Issues Procurement Notice for Wiley Online Library (Part 1 : From January through March, 2027 and Part 2 : From April through December, 2027) 1 set

Tokyo, Oct. 1 -- House of Representatives - Kyoto has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Sep 30, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : TSUDA Miyuki, Director of Acquisitions and Cataloging Division, Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 71, 27 ⑶ Nature and quant...


House of Representatives - Kyoto Issues Procurement Notice for Springer Nature (Part 1 : From January through March, 2027 and Part 2 : From April through December, 2027) 1 set

Tokyo, Oct. 1 -- House of Representatives - Kyoto has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Sep 30, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴, ⑵, ⑷, ⑸, ⑹⒜, ⒝, ⒞, ⒠, ⑺, ⑻ and ⑼ The same as the Notice No. 1 5⑴, ⑵, ⑷, ⑸, ⑹⒜, ⒝, ⒞, ⒠, ⑺, ⑻ and ⑼ ⑶ Nature ...


House of Representatives - Kyoto Issues Procurement Notice for Taylor & Francis Online Journal Package Database (Part 1 : From January through March, 2027 and Part 2 : From April through December, 2027) 1 set

Tokyo, Oct. 1 -- House of Representatives - Kyoto has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Sep 30, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴, ⑵, ⑷, ⑸, ⑹⒜, ⒝, ⒞, ⒠, ⑺, ⑻ and ⑼ The same as the Notice No. 1 5⑴, ⑵, ⑷, ⑸, ⑹⒜, ⒝, ⒞, ⒠, ⑺, ⑻ and ⑼ ⑶ Nature ...