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Yomiuri EditorialDoes China’s Middle East diplomacy aim at an ‘anti-human rights’ camp?
China has begun to take action to strengthen its ties with Middle Eastern countries, using its econo...
April 8, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-U.S. summit statements to focus on security, economic cooperation, climate change
Japan and the United States are expected to announce joint statements on economic cooperation and cl...
April 7, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Promote digital tech in criminal justice system while protecting information
The use of digital technology in criminal justice system procedures, such as investigations and tria...
April 7, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Make every effort to avoid hospital bed shortage for COVID-19 patients
To prepare for the spread of infections with variants of the novel coronavirus, the number of hospit...
April 7, 2021
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Companies
MHI Changing Tack / Great change brings opportunity for Japanese industry
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group includes Mitsubishi Power, Ltd., which deals with thermal po...
April 7, 2021
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General NewsExtra screen time takes toll on kids’ eyes
Myopia, or nearsightedness as the condition is colloquially known, is being eyed as another potentia...
April 7, 2021
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DeliciousHokkaido town takes 2nd shot at growing rare asparagus
Farmers have hatched a plan to save the Lasnoble, a rare species of asparagus that is at risk of dis...
April 6, 2021
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DeliciousFrying pans: Sauce up your simmering
Frying pans are one of the most frequently used cooking vessels. They are handy not just for grillin...
April 6, 2021
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Asia-PacificDeteriorating economy may be behind decision
SEOUL — North Korea had regarded the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as an opportunity to enhance its...
April 6, 2021
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Asia-PacificChinese aircraft carrier conducts drills near Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI — China’s Navy announced on Monday that the aircraft carrier Liaoning has conducted a...
April 6, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Energy tightrope walk must be avoided by bolstering power supply
The supply of electricity, which supports people’s daily lives, must not become a tightrope walk. Th...
April 6, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Safety of underground developments questioned after sinkholes appear
Accidents have shaken confidence in the safety of underground development. The government and develo...
April 6, 2021
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Companies
MHI Changing Tack / CSO sees biz in transition to decarbonized society
As part of a series examining the business and future prospects of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, The ...
April 5, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJustice Ministry mulls codifying child support
The Justice Ministry is considering revising the nation’s child support laws, in a move that may hel...
April 5, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsIkee’s desire for victory gets her through hard times, into Olympics
ikako Ikee was no stranger to winning at big events like the Japan swimming championships, having do...
April 5, 2021