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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Council Eyed to Promote Investment in Ukraine
The government will establish a liaison council to promote investment by Japanese companies in Ukrai...
May 13, 2023
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Defense & SecurityChina Coast Guard Quadruples Number of Large Ships in Decade
The China Coast Guard now has 157 large vessels, nearly quadruple the number it had a decade ago, ac...
May 13, 2023
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CompaniesMizuho Financial Group Plans to Add 1,600 Staff to Strengthen System Support
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. plans to strengthen system support by adding about 1,600 employees to it...
May 12, 2023
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Asia-PacificChina Works to Control Narrative in 15 Years Since Deadly Sichuan Quake
CHENGDU, China — It was 15 years ago that a devastating earthquake left about 87,000 people dead or ...
May 12, 2023
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G7 SummitHaass Calls for Limiting Economic Dependence on China
Ahead of the Group of Seven summit that will start in Hiroshima on May 19, The Yomiuri Shimbun has a...
May 12, 2023
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G7 SummitG7 Finance, Central Bank Chiefs Discuss Russia Sanctions
NIIGATA — Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of Seven nations have been discus...
May 12, 2023
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Asia-PacificMemorial Ceremonies Mark 15th Year since Sichuan Earthquake that Left 87,000 Dead or Missing
CHENGDU, China — Memorial services were held around Sichuan Province on Friday to mark the 15th anni...
May 12, 2023
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G7 SummitJapan Beefs Up Security Ahead of G7 Summit
Police have increased security at various locations, including airports and major train stations, ah...
May 12, 2023
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TechnologyWhat Will the Artemis Moon Base Look Like?
COLORADO SPRINGS (AFP-Jiji) — The next time NASA goes to the moon, it intends to stay. Under the Art...
May 12, 2023
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EnvironmentSolo Rower Launches Europe Trek to Expose Pollution of Waterways
WARSAW (AFP-Jiji) — An intrepid French traveler embarked May 1 on a solo rowing expedition from Pola...
May 12, 2023
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Japan In FocusOsaka Character Kuidaore Taro Snares Drum Deal with Yamaha
OSAKA — The company that owns the iconic drum-playing mascot Kuidaore Taro has signed a contract wit...
May 12, 2023
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Travel SpotsHyogo: Day Trippers Enjoy Taste of Long-Established Inn
TOYOOKA, Hyogo — A restaurant serving full course meals recently opened at a long-established ryokan...
May 12, 2023
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Insights Into The World‘Global South’ Needs More Elaborate Definition
We often come across the term “Global South” these days. It was originally coined as an antonym of a...
May 12, 2023
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ReutersChina’s Yuan Weakens Past Key Threshold to 2-Month Low
The yuan breached the psychologically important 6.95 per dollar in early trade, as losses accelerate...
May 12, 2023
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ScienceScientists Identify Mind-body Nexus in Human Brain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The relationship between the human mind and body has been a subject that has ...
May 12, 2023