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Billions in government subsidies have fueled the development of industrial parks in Fukushima, but attracting workers back to the region remains a major challenge. Despite the construction boom, most workers commute from nearby cities, highlighting the need for continued government support and innovative solutions to address the labor shortage.

Japan's trade surplus returned in February 2024, driven by strong export growth and despite concerns over President Donald Trump's potential auto tariffs. The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.5%, acknowledging uncertainty in the global economic outlook due to Trump's policies.

A collaborative project led by Nagoya University and Sharp Corp. is testing the use of a humanoid robot named Robohon as a co-pilot to assist elderly drivers in avoiding traffic violations. The initial experiment in Osaka showed promising results, with a significant reduction in dangerous driving behaviors.

The US stock market experienced a volatile Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite gaining ground while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. The market's performance was influenced by a combination of factors, including an encouraging inflation report and ongoing concerns about President Donald Trump's trade war.

A privately owned lunar lander, Athena, touched down on the Moon on Thursday, March 6, 2025, but encountered technical difficulties and may have fallen over. This landing was part of NASA's commercial lunar delivery program, which aims to utilize private companies for lunar exploration and scientific research.