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Reuters
China’s old coal mining towns left in the dust
PINGDINGSHAN, China (Reuters) — On the edges of an old depleted mine on the rugged outskirts of Ping...
November 21, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
China: With 56 bil. yuan in transactions, where are e-CNY pilots heading?
From bill settlements in restaurants to transactions on the futures market, China’s digital fiat cur...
November 21, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
India: Environmental study says vehicles biggest source of particulate air pollution in Delhi
Vehicles have emerged as the biggest contributor to particulate pollution in Delhi. Their real time ...
November 21, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea: Seoul to splurge $204 mil. in effort to create financial hub
Seoul Metropolitan Government will invest 241.8 billion won ($204 million) over five years as part o...
November 21, 2021
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General News
Resolving Japan’s 2,600 railroad crossings with no active warning devices to be urged
As about 2,600 railroad crossings across Japan still have neither gates nor active warning devices, ...
November 21, 2021
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General News
Few North Korean boats drifting to Japan amid pandemic
Far fewer wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have drifted to the Sea of Japan and washed a...
November 21, 2021
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Politics & Government
Tokyo Gov. Koike fully back to work
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike returned to work at the metropolitan government office Sunday, recovering fr...
November 21, 2021
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Elections
CDPJ leader candidate Izumi positive on talks on Constitution
Kenta Izumi, one of the four candidates in the leadership race at Japan’s main opposition party, in ...
November 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
While easing restrictions, take effective measures to bring back normality
While continuing to take appropriate steps to prevent further infections, daily life needs to return...
November 21, 2021
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General News
Kagawa: Cool bonsai crossing generations and borders
TAKAMATSU — Hoping to gain fans among young Japanese and people overseas, bonsai growers in Takamats...
November 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
CDPJ leadership candidates should debate measures to rebuild party
The fate of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan rests on a leadership election that may det...
November 21, 2021
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Reuters
China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue
BEIJING — China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing strong dissatisf...
November 21, 2021
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Economy
Tasty innovations reignite Japan’s love affair with vending machines
OSAKA — As the coronavirus crisis drags on, food producers and restaurants are realizing the value o...
November 21, 2021
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General News
Christmas glow
Visitors to the Tokyo Midtown commercial complex in Minato Ward enjoy the Christmas atmosphere Thurs...
November 21, 2021
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Associated Press
Hundreds protest Rittenhouse acquittal across US
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Law enforcement in Portland Friday night declared a riot as about 200 demonstr...
November 21, 2021