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CompaniesJapan to launch new scheme to foster start-ups
The government has decided to step up its efforts to foster start-ups and entrepreneurs, especially ...
November 25, 2021
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Defense & SecurityHigher ‘sympathy budget’ eyed from next fiscal year
The Japanese and U.S. governments are considering increasing the so-called sympathy budget — Japan’s...
November 25, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese ambassador to Afghanistan meets Taliban official
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan Takashi Okada held talks with Abdul Ghani Ba...
November 25, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan to provide free PCR tests for people unable to be vaccinated
The government has decided to allocate about ¥300 billion to provide free PCR tests for people who c...
November 25, 2021
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Associated PressSweden’s first female prime minister quits hours later
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Hours after being tapped as Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdale...
November 25, 2021
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General NewsHorie plans repeat of solo sailing adventure, in opposite direction
Sixty years after earning fame with a nonstop transpacific solo voyage from Japan to San Francisco, ...
November 25, 2021
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Economy
Japan government to issue ¥22 trillion in bonds to finance supplementary budget
The government has decided to issue about ¥22.1 trillion in new government bonds in the supplementar...
November 25, 2021
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Defense & SecurityWhy Japan wants to possess 1st post-WWII aircraft carriers
The Maritime Self-Defense Force has been modifying two of its Izumo-class destroyers, the Izumo and ...
November 25, 2021
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Politics & Government
Govt, ruling bloc mulling tax break on wage hikes for all employees
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government and ruling camp are considering requiring companies to raise the...
November 25, 2021
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EconomyHeavy burden on household budgets
The impact of high oil prices on the Japanese economy will be widespread. Business performance will ...
November 25, 2021
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Companies
Tokyo Kikai seeks panel opinion on halt to takeover defense
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese newspaper printing press maker Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho Ltd. said Thursd...
November 25, 2021
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EconomyTapping reserves could fuel backlash from oil-producing nations
The decision by six nations, including Japan, to release tens of millions of barrels of oil from the...
November 25, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentCultural agency to earmark ¥6.5 bil. in supplementary budget to preserve local festivals
With local festivals and other traditional events facing a crisis amid the novel coronavirus pandemi...
November 25, 2021
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General NewsIt’s Sho-time for annual hina doll display
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Syukuro Manabe were among the notable’...
November 25, 2021
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General NewsLED helium lanterns carry bright wishes into a dark sky
About 100 helium-filled lanterns on strings, lit from within by LEDs and carrying written wishes suc...
November 25, 2021