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Asia-Pacific
Laos, Switzerland Ink Agreement on Mekong Region Land Governance Project
Representatives of the governments of Laos and Switzerland have signed a bilateral agreement that wi...
March 16, 2023
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Cultural Viewpoints
Beyond the Paper Screen / Buying Tomato Plants Might be Just the Thing to End a Long, Dreary Winter
A trip to Costco is an event in itself. In my very first visit to one of their gigantic wholesale st...
March 16, 2023
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Associated Press
Seoul: North Korea Fires Another Missile Toward Sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched another ballistic missile toward its eastern waters T...
March 16, 2023
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Economy
Price of imported wheat to jump 5.8% amid rising inflation
The government said Tuesday that it will raise the price of imported wheat it sells to milling compa...
March 16, 2023
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Companies
Many major firms OK pay hike demands
With this year’s shunto spring wage negotiations reaching their climax, many major companies on Wedn...
March 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Yoon Suk Yeol Eager to Strengthen Ties with Japan, G7
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has expressed his desire to resume periodic reciprocal ...
March 16, 2023
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Companies
Toto Eyes Washlet Toilet Seat Production in Germany
Major Japanese sanitary ware maker Toto Ltd. is considering building a plant in Germany to manufact...
March 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Japan Must Respond to Yoon’s Wisdom and Resolve
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s desire to show the Japanese public his strong determination t...
March 16, 2023
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General News
Public Park Opens in Tokyo Near British Embassy
A public park built on land formerly used by the British Embassy in Tokyo opened Wednesday. Environ...
March 15, 2023
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Economy
Better Relations with South Korea Bring Hope to Japan Businesses
Japan tightened controls in July 2019 on the export of three items to South Korea, including hydroge...
March 15, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Kishida Mulls South Korea Visit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea as early as th...
March 15, 2023
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Political Cartoons
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March 15, 2023
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Politics & Government
Japan PM Kishida to use India speech to outline Indo-Pacific plan
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use an upcoming trip to India to outline his plan to expand suppor...
March 15, 2023
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Companies
Pilot Takes Flying Car for Spin in 1st Outdoor Test Flight in Japan
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Japan’s first pilot-operated outdoor flight of a flying car was successfully co...
March 15, 2023
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Baseball
Taiwan Cheerleaders Steal Spotlight at WBC
TAICHUNG, Taiwan — The Classic Girls cheerleading team attracted as much attention as the players in...
March 15, 2023