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Asia-PacificCambodia: Nation wheels out 1st exports of locally made tires
A local firm’s recent first trial export shipment of tires could be a starting point for a new stage...
December 1, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Lights still out as nightlife sector awaits better times
One business sector has not been able to raise its glass to better times as Singapore moves towards ...
December 1, 2021
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Economy
Japan undeclared corporate income totals 528.6 B. yen
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The total amount of taxable income that companies failed to declare in the year...
December 1, 2021
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General NewsFamily ties
The finishing touches are being put on New Year entrance ornaments, known as shimekazari and believe...
December 1, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan to ban reentry of foreign residents from 10 African countries
Foreign residents from 10 countries in southern Africa will not be allowed to reenter Japan from Thu...
December 1, 2021
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General NewsEx-navy officer recalls attack on Pearl Harbor, conversion against war
Dec. 8 marks 80 years since the Japanese Imperial Navy made a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fl...
December 1, 2021
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CoronavirusBooster rollout begins for healthcare workers
The rollout of COVID-19 booster shots began nationwide on Wednesday morning with medical workers fir...
December 1, 2021
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Associated PressInvestigators track ammunition in fatal filmset shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities pursued new leads Tuesday on possible sources of live ammunition i...
December 1, 2021
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Associated PressLeftist wins Honduran presidential vote after rival concedes
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras’ ruling party conceded defeat Tuesday in presidential election...
December 1, 2021
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General NewsExhibition of origami ninja stars sets Guinness record
An exhibition of origami ninja stars in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, was certified as a Guinness World Re...
December 1, 2021
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EconomyFlying taxis planned for 2024 Paris Olympics
PARIS — Flying into Paris to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics might just start with an uplifting expe...
December 1, 2021
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Other SportsSports-minded disabled to get assist from govt
The Sports Agency has decided to spruce up training facilities so people with disabilities can work ...
December 1, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
How will new German government steer policy in the post-Merkel era?
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 16 years in office, Germany has increased its presence in t...
December 1, 2021
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Imperial FamilyJapanese Princess Aiko comes of age at 20
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor and Empress Masako, turned 20 on Wedne...
December 1, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
CDPJ must strive to rebuild under new leader with constructive policies
How will the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the largest opposition party, revitalize itse...
December 1, 2021