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Political Series
Future world order: Economic tug-of-war / Global competition for energy puts small countries in a bind
The invasion of Ukraine by resource-rich Russia is forcing a restructuring of the world energy order...
January 10, 2023
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Companies
Marubeni looks to hire more midcareer workers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — General trading company Marubeni Corp. is hoping to expand its hiring of people...
January 10, 2023
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Political Series
Future world order: Economic tug-of-war / China targets cosmetics makers amid fears of technology transfer
The post-Cold War global structure has collapsed amid the confrontation between the United States an...
January 10, 2023
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General News
Unapproved diet drug linked to 10 health harm cases in ’22
In their efforts to lose weight, at least 10 people damaged their own health last year after consumi...
January 10, 2023
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General News
Japan overhauls its VIP security system in wake of Abe slaying
Sunday marked six months since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot while making a stum...
January 9, 2023
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Coronavirus
Tokyo confirms 8,199 new COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo confirmed 8,199 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, an increase of 662 from a ...
January 9, 2023
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General News
All smiles: celebrating adulthood
Ukrainian students and other young adults in kimono pose for a photo after attending a Coming-of-Age...
January 9, 2023
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Politics & Government
Japan’s Suga Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Vietnam
Hanoi, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)—Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that Japan is w...
January 9, 2023
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Economy
Renewable power spreads to remote islands at risk of being cut off in disasters
Generating renewable energy such as solar and wind power is becoming more common on remote islands a...
January 9, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Change hardships of pandemic into energy for future
Young people who went through their sensitive late teens amid the novel coronavirus pandemic have jo...
January 9, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Cross-industry collaboration becoming more important in EV market
A large-scale cross-industry collaboration has kicked into gear in the electric vehicle market with ...
January 9, 2023
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Sumo
1st sellout at Tokyo sumo tournament since COVID-19 pandemic
Banners declaring a full house hung from the rafters of the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday, th...
January 9, 2023
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Economy
Japan to Restart Travel Discount Program on Tuesday
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Tourism Agency will restart its domestic travel discount program on a...
January 9, 2023
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Coronavirus
Japan tightens COVID border controls for arrivals from China
Japan on Sunday ramped up its COVID-19 border controls for those arriving from mainland China via d...
January 9, 2023
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Associated Press
Brazil authorities seek to punish pro-Bolsonaro rioters
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities were picking up pieces and investigating Monday after th...
January 9, 2023