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EconomyQuestions remain over Shinsei Bank’s public fund repayment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The expected takeover of Shinsei Bank by major online financial group SBI Holdi...
November 26, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentGovt issues NTT Docomo administrative guidance
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s communications ministry issued an administrative guidance on Friday to ...
November 26, 2021
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Associated PressEU regulator authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
THE HAGUE (AP) — The European Union’s drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vac...
November 26, 2021
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Associated PressInterpol elects United Arab Emirates official as president
ISTANBUL (AP) — Interpol on Thursday elected a contentious official from the United Arab Emirates as...
November 26, 2021
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General News
New cancer patients in Japan decrease for 1st time in 2020
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The National Cancer Center said Friday that the number of people in Japan newly...
November 26, 2021
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CompaniesHonda unveils AI-powered safety technology
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Honda Motor Co. has unveiled artificial intelligence-powered driver assistance ...
November 26, 2021
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Defense & SecurityOkinawa gov. nixes design changes related to U.S. base relocation
NAHA — Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki announced on Thursday that he disapproved the Defense Ministry’s re...
November 26, 2021
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Asia-PacificNepal: Coffee prices stagnate amid record global highs
While coffee prices have surged to multi-year highs in the global market amid supply setbacks this N...
November 26, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam: Digital economy expects growth of 31% this year
The Vietnamese digital economy will see a growth rate of 31% this year over the same period last yea...
November 26, 2021
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Asia-PacificROK presidential candidate demands apology from Japan over requisitioned workers
SEOUL — Lee Jae-myung, the ruling Democratic Party’s official candidate for next year’s presidential...
November 26, 2021
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General NewsEdo Kakudako kite maker prepares for new year in Japan
A kite maker in Chosei, Chiba Prefecture, is putting the finishing touches on an Edo Kakudako kite, ...
November 26, 2021
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ArtTsumugu Project set to restore more Japanese treasures in FY22
The Tsumugu Project has selected six assets, including the national treasure “Fan-shaped Booklets of...
November 26, 2021
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MarketsDigital currency pilot project to include banks, companies
A digital currency that can be used for transactions between companies will begin being tested in Ja...
November 26, 2021
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CoronavirusRules on group dining to be further eased in Tokyo
Tokyo restaurants that have received a pandemic-related certification from the metropolitan governme...
November 26, 2021
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CoronavirusInfection cluster history to determine priority for 3rd doses of COVID vaccine
The government plans to allow the staff and users of certain medical or elderly facilities to receiv...
November 26, 2021