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The strategic importance of STI is growing in today's society, and countries are competing to achieve excellence in this field. Innovation is facilitated in an environment where diverse human resources interact, collaborate, and compete.

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key player in global economic growth and technological innovation.

A new observation vessel by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) for Arctic region research is under construction. It was officially named "Mirai II" at its launch ceremony, and preparations continue toward delivery next November.

The Expo Osaka, Kansai has begun. Expos are often called mirrors reflecting human activities. What aspects might visitors focus on as they tour the venue? Among the natural resources humans have utilized, wood and water make their presence felt through the circular Grand Ring and the Osaka Bay coastal location with water shows.

Nobel Prize laureates gathered to present their research and discuss the future of science at the "Nobel Prize Dialogue Tokyo 2025," held in Yokohama City. This year's subtitle was "The Future of Life: Advanced Technology and Our Path Forward."