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Japanese government panel finds rampant coverups, mishandling of harassment cases in military

A panel of experts that investigated harassment cases in Japan’s military and Defense Ministry says it found widespread coverups and reluctance among supervisors to deal with cases, and recommended fundamental improvements

The Independent UK

How Biden used Camp David to elevate a summit with Japan and South Korea

For 80 years, presidents have brought foreign leaders to the rustic mountain retreat known as Camp David. President Biden worked to tap into that history for talks with Japan and South Korea.

WEKU

US, South Korea and Japan to unveil three-way emergency ‘hotline’ at Camp David summit

Unprecedented talks come after months of ‘heroic’ diplomatic efforts to bridge historic differences between the two key US allies in Asia-Pacific

The Independent UK

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Peugeot Django 150 Eversion Gets New Two-Tone Red Colorway In Japan

Peugeot has released a new two-tone colorway for the Django 150 Eversion in the Japanese market. The retro-style scooter is now offered in a red and white motif.

RideApart

US, Japan and S. Korea agree to reinforce economic, security ties at Camp David summit

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at the U.S. presidential retreat of Camp David. Their meeting and agreement come at a time that all three countries are on an increasingly tense ledge in…

France 24

Check Out This Cool New Kawasaki Metal Badge Keychain Collection

A new Japanese capsule toy machine collection features these great-looking metal Kawasaki badge keychains that are perfect for fans of the brand's bikes.

RideApart

At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan, South Korea toward greater unity in complicated Pacific

President Joe Biden is set to welcome the leaders of Japan and South Korea for the first summit of his presidency at the Camp David presidential retreat

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Solidarity and symbolism the order of the day as US, Japan and South Korea leaders meet at Camp David

Camp David is associated with some special moments in diplomacy. In 1978, the presidential retreat in Maryland hosted Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin – leading to the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab state.

The Conversation

Watch live: UN officials discuss North Korea human rights abuses for first time since 2017

Watch live as the United Nations Security Council meets publicly on Thursday, 17 August, to discuss human rights abuses in North Korea in a move requested by the United States, Albania and Japan.

The Independent UK

Markets Today: Stocks Climb as Chinese Markets Recover

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.32%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.41%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, garnering support from a recovery in Chinese stocks. U.S. stock indexes extended their overnight gains on signs the...

Barchart

‘New milestone’: Leaders of US, Japan and South Korea to meet at Camp David

Amid Japan-South Korea detente, summit presents chance to shore up trilateral alliance to counter China and North Korea.

Al Jazeera

A Baldur's Gate 3 physical edition is on the way, but there's a catch

Fans got their wish, kind of

GamesRadar

Japan has plunged on the Fortune Global 500

The number of Japanese companies on the Fortune Global 500 has dropped from 149 in 1995 to just 41 today.

Fortune

How gender inequality is hindering Japan's economic growth

Japan’s economy is under pressure from rising energy prices and defence costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an ageing population further threaten the sustainability of its labour market. A 2023 study by independent thinktank the Recruit Works Institute points to a labour supply shortage of…

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What happened to the once-mighty Japan, Inc.?

Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation used to be the world's largest company by revenue. Now it's No. 46.

Louder

"You take me back to that time. You remind me what I did on the stage": Jimmy Page on the Japanese fan with the obsession that's been turned into a film

Watch the trailer for Mr Jimmy, a film about Japanese guitarist Akio Sakurai's obsession with Jimmy Page

Barchart

Stocks Move Higher Before the Open as Investors Weigh Fed Minutes, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.22%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.19% this morning as market participants digested the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting while watching for fresh indications of weakness in China.

The Guardian - UK

Rouble recovers after Russia reportedly turns screws on exporters – as it happened

Rouble rises 2% against dollar after Russia decides against capital controls and opts for informal agreement with exporters to help stabilise the currency, according to reports

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Japan Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki expresses his love for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer', hop on 'Kaavaalaa' song

Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan created a video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo San, shaking legs on Jailer song Kaavaalaa. Read further on Dynamite News:

Motorsport

Why an ex-Super Formula racer thinks Bolukbasi’s the real deal

One of the factors that led Bolukbasi to consider the Japanese series for 2023 was the advice of his mentor Richard Bradley, who raced in Super Formula back in 2013 for the KCMG team before embarking on a successful sportscar racing career.

The Independent UK

Japan sank into a trade deficit last month as exports dropped, especially to other Asian nations

Japan suffered a trade deficit last month as exports sank for the first time in two years and five months, dragged down by a slowdown overseas

The Guardian - AU

US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea

US president aiming to take advantage of recent thaw in ties under president Yoon Suk Yeol and prime minister Fumio Kishida

The Conversation

Japan has gone its own way on fighting inflation – can NZ learn from a global outlier?

Like most countries over the past three years, New Zealand has tried to manage inflation by increasing interest rates. Japan, on the other hand, has taken a different tack – with clear success.

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool strike £15.4m deal for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo

Liverpool have struck a surprise deal to sign the Japanese defensive midfielder Wataru Endo for €18m (£15.4m) from Stuttgart

LiveScience

Hirota people of Japan intentionally deformed infant skulls 1,800 years ago

The Hirota people, who occupied a Japanese island for around 400 years, deliberately flattened the back of their children's heads. And experts are not entirely sure why.

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