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Clouds gather over Japan's ambitious Osaka World Expo
Clouds gather over Japan's ambitious Osaka World Expo
Technology
by  AFP

One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm. Expo 2025 global PR director Sachiko Yoshimura maintained that global participants would be "united" by the event even though there are conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere.

Patek Philippe chief not worried for top-end Swiss watches
Patek Philippe chief not worried for top-end Swiss watches
Economy
by  AFP

Patek Philippe's chief says he is not anxious about the prospects for top-end timepieces, despite Swiss watch exports slowing overall after three years of spectacular growth. "Right now, I can't think of a market in trouble -- not at the top end, in any case," Stern said.