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Chairing ASEAN: what does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?

Despite many obstacles and challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and global recession, host nation Indonesia managed to ensure that the high-level conference held in Bali on November 15-16 2022 produced a joint declaration, known as the G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration. It shows how Indonesia, under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has…

The Conversation

China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens

China has resumed the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens travelling to the country, the Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday, in a move that could ease a diplomatic row.

Reuters

NATO's Stoltenberg in South Korea to deepen ties in Asia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in South Korea on Sunday, the first stop on a trip that will include Japan and is aimed at strengthening ties with the U.S. allies in the face of the war in Ukraine and rising competition with China.

Reuters

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Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands

Russia said on Sunday it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to operate near disputed islands, saying Japan has taken anti-Russian measures.

Reuters

Giorgos Giakoumakis Celtic exit twist as Atlanta come back in with firm bid after striker passes Urawa medical

The Greek star had checks done in Holland and was seemingly set for Japan but the MLS outfit are not giving up

Glasgow Live

4 suspected organizers of robbery ring held in Philippines

Four Japanese men suspected of being linked to a series of robberies in Japan are being held at a Philippine immigration detention center in suburban Manila, according to investigative sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue

TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.

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‘I would love to be a figurehead’ says Alfie Hewett after Melbourne success

The 25-year-old from Norfolk defeated Japan’s Tokito Oda 6-3 6-1.

The Independent UK

Riku Danzaki to Motherwell transfer difficulty revealed as Steven Hammell insists logistical headache will be worth it

Japanese playmaker set to light up Fir Park reckons Motherwell boss.

Daily Record

Japan launches whale meat vending machines to promote sales

A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its controversial products, has found a new way to cultivate clientele: whale meat vending machines

The Independent UK

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 28 January 2023

When we say "Japanese baby problem" you might imagine the grotesqueries from Akira (1988). But this is about births, deaths, and everything that happens in-between...

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Japan's demographic time bomb: Labour shortage opens doors to foreign workers

Japan faces an existential threat with its birth rate at an all-time low, yet the island nation has still to fully embrace immigration as a solution to the population decline. To tackle the problem, the government has slowly turned to bringing in foreign workers. We take a closer look.

France 24

Japan firm got U.S. sanctions exemption to pay Myanmar military company - Japanese official

A Japanese construction firm was granted an exemption by the U.S. government to make payments to a Myanmar military-owned company despite sanctions aimed at cutting off the Myanmar junta that seized power in a coup from sources of revenue, a Japanese official said on Friday.

Reuters

'Like a Dragon: Ishin' blends Yakuza's weirdo humor with stylish samurai flair

Virtual tourism has always been at the heart of the Yakuza series’s appeal outside Japan, and Ryu Ga Gotoku studio's latest is an embarrassment of riches in that regard.

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Kuriyama fills out WBC roster, includes Nootbaar

Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama filled out the rest of his roster for the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic, naming the remaining 18 players on Thursday in Tokyo for the tournament that starts in March.

The New Daily

Travel demand to Asia soars: Bali and Japan top the list

Bali and Japan were the most popular Asian destinations, with other cities not far behind as Australians head overseas again

Bangkok Post

Japan to scrap mask rule in May

TOKYO: The government of Japan will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical classification for Covid-19, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

Reuters

Japan PM says can't rule out return of deflation despite price spike

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that a return to deflation in the world's third-largest economy cannot be ruled out, because domestic demand remains weak.

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Japan tightens Russia sanctions after deadly missile strikes in Ukraine

Japan tightened sanctions against Russia on Friday following its latest wave of missile attacks in Ukraine, adding goods to an export ban list and freezing the assets of Russian officials and entities.

ABC News

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Baseball Classic

Many of Australia's top baseball players are part-timers, working regular day jobs. They're about to face the 'Japanese Babe Ruth', a superstar as big as they come who is set to sign one of the largest contracts in global sporting history.

RideApart

Suzuki Announces Its Electrification And Carbon Neutrality Strategies

Suzuki gave the broad strokes of its company-wide approach to carbon neutrality, which will evolve differently by segment and geography, including bikes.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as union warned of 'player exodus' and ex-Scarlets coach lands Scotland role

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Motor1

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Debuts For US On February 9 At Chicago Auto Show

The next-gen compact crossover already debuted in Japan, but there are likely some changes for buyers in the States.

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: India fire 'many firsts' to rout Japan 8-0 in placement game

BHUBANESWAR: India's silent guns finally found some ammunition to fire as fans in Rourkela put the disappointment of team's failure to reach the Men's Hockey World Cup quarterfinals behind them to once again pack the stands at the gigantic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. And the Indian team responded in style…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Mastermind of robbery ring believed to be in R.P.

The suspected mastermind behind a string of robberies across Japan is believed to be in the Philippines, according to an investigative source.

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