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The Research Center for Space Agriculture and Horticulture at Chiba University is developing innovative techniques for growing crops on the moon, aiming to establish a space farm by the 2040s. Their research not only benefits lunar exploration but also contributes to advancements in sustainable agriculture on Earth.

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida is stepping down after the company reported disappointing financial results and the collapse of merger talks with Honda. Uchida's replacement will be Ivan Espinosa, currently the company's chief planning officer, who has been with Nissan since 2003 and has extensive experience in product planning, including the push towards electric vehicles.

Japan, the largest contributor to the International Criminal Court (ICC), did not join a joint statement condemning the US sanctions against the court, choosing to prioritize its relationship with the US over its commitment to the rule of law. This decision has drawn criticism from some who see it as tacit approval of the US attack on the ICC.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, on top of the $65 billion previously announced. This significant investment will create thousands of high-paying jobs and further strengthen the US position in the global chip manufacturing industry.

Asian markets rallied on Friday, defying Wall Street's decline, as China's financial regulators urged institutions to boost consumer spending. This move aimed to stimulate the economy and offset the impact of President Trump's escalating trade war, which dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record high, deepening Wall Street's sell-off.