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Yomiuri EditorialSoaring oil prices pose significant threat to global economic recovery
If oil prices continue to soar, it will hinder the recovery of the global economy, which has been de...
November 9, 2021
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TechnologyJapan successfully launches Epsilon-5 rocket with 9 satellites
KIMOTSUKI, Kagoshima (Jiji Press) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, on Tuesday succ...
November 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Remain vigilant against infections after easing restrictions on entry
The number of new infections with the novel coronavirus has fallen dramatically in Japan, and the re...
November 9, 2021
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General NewsSubmersible drone checks snow crab quantity off Fukui Prefecture, western Japan
The Fukui prefectural government conducted research to determine the quantity of snow crabs off its ...
November 9, 2021
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EconomyJapan’s current account surplus up 40% in April-Sept.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s current account surplus in April-September grew 39.8% from a year befor...
November 9, 2021
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Associated PressUN says over 3 million in Myanmar need “life-saving” aid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief urged Myanmar’s military leaders on Monday to prov...
November 9, 2021
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Asia-PacificSoutheast Asian trainees on standby as Japan’s entry ban ends
HANOI/JAKARTA — The lifting of Japan’s ban on some new foreign arrivals opens the door to Southeast ...
November 9, 2021
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Coronavirus5-level infection crisis scale unveiled
The government’s COVID-19 control subcommittee has revised the criteria used to assess novel coronav...
November 9, 2021
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General NewsCrafty Kindai University students acquire taste for business through ramen shop
HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka — Students of Kindai University have opened a ramen eatery on an Osaka Prefectu...
November 9, 2021
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DeliciousWelcome autumn with hearty joyo manju
Joyo manju, a yam-based bun with vegetables, is a beautiful dish with a delicate taste. Japanese coo...
November 9, 2021
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CompaniesToshiba considers splitting major businesses into 3 separate companies
Toshiba Corp. is considering splitting its major businesses into three separate companies, it has be...
November 9, 2021
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CoronavirusEntry restrictions eased for business travelers, international students
The government has eased restrictions on entry to Japan related to the novel coronavirus pandemic, s...
November 9, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentPanel proposes wage hikes for nurses, nursing care workers, preschool teachers
Higher wages for nurses, nursing care workers and preschool staff and the promotion of economic secu...
November 9, 2021
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CoronavirusOnline sales of unapproved COVID-19 drugs puts health ministry on alert
Internet sites marketing COVID-19 treatments that have not been approved in Japan have prompted the ...
November 9, 2021
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Asia-PacificWith 35 mil. more men than women, China’s rural marriage crisis deepens
BIYANG COUNTY, Henan Province, China — There are now 35 million more men than women in China. This p...
November 9, 2021