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Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Global Competitiveness Index

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing its upward ascent in the global competitiveness rankings in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). According to the Yearbook, Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 24th most competitive economy among the 63 countries covered by…

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Japan hosts military symposium U.S. hopes will help contain China

Military commanders from Japan, the United States, South Korea, the Philippines and fourteen other countries met in Tokyo this week for a gathering that Washington hopes will help forge cooperation between nations that can help it contain China.

Reuters

Japanese PM Kishida's support edges down, voters critical about rising prices

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's support edged down less than a month before a parliamentary election, with more than half of voters critical of how his government is handling rising prices, according to a survey published on Thursday.

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Asia shares mixed after Fed assurance on rates lifts Wall St

Asian shares are mixed after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point and signaled more rate hikes were coming to fight inflation

The Independent UK

Why Toyota Will Stick To Making Hybrid Cars Amid Growing Calls For EV Transition

Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE: TM) has reportedly said it would continue developing and making hybrid and other low-emission vehicles amid shareholder pressure to embrace electric cars.

Benzinga

Ramen a leg: noodle prices heat up as wheat supply goes to pot

Floods in China and war in Ukraine cause grain shortage, while strained supply chain adds to squeeze on a staple food for millions

The Guardian - AU

Japan PM's cautious course sets up potential long-term rule

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, despite an underwhelming start eight months ago, is enjoying surprising popularity by playing it safe as the public's worries about the coronavirus and global conflicts ease

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New Japanese legislation makes ‘online insults’ an arrestable offense

The decision marks an unprecedented step toward cracking down on cyberbullying, but it raises plenty of questions, too.

Input

JustCo to open 4 new co-working spaces

JustCo, an operator of co-working spaces, is developing its presence in Asia-Pacific with four new centres in Thailand, Japan and Singapore.

Bangkok Post

Honda Hawk 11 Official Website Launches To Get Riders In Japan Excited

Honda launched its official Hawk 11 website to post photos, reviews, and other promotional materials ahead of the planned September, 2022 launch in Japan.

RideApart

Boston Scientific Buys Substantial Stake In Korean MedTech Player

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has agreed to purchase Synergy Innovation Co Ltd's majority stake (~64%) of M.I.Tech Co Ltd, a publicly-traded Korean manufacturer, and distributor of medical devices for endoscopic and urologic procedures. The deal is valued at KRW 14,500 per share, representing KRW 291.2 billion or approximately $230 million. M.I.Tech offers HANAROSTENT technology, a…

Benzinga

Kishida unveils plan to set up pandemic crisis control unit

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to establish an infectious disease crisis management agency to better prepare for future pandemics

The Independent UK

Emperor visits Tokyo exhibit on Okinawa

The Emperor and Empress on Tuesday visited the National Archives of Japan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to view the "Special Exhibition Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Okinawa's Reversion to Japan."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S., ROK to conduct missile drills

SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- Drills planned by Japan, South Korea and the United States to detect and track ballistic missiles will be conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Navy-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise slated to start later this month, a South Korean Defense Ministry spokesperson announced Tuesday.

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Daily Mirror

Japan reopens to tourists at last but visitors must follow six strict rules

Japan reopened its doors to foreign tourists on June 10, but visitors must follow strict coronavirus mask and vaccination rules, as well as obtaining a visa before travel

Tribune News Service

World-traveling Detroiter Jessica Nabongo shares journey in new memoir

DETROIT — Forty-one countries away from hitting her goal of traveling to every country in the world by the age of 35 — and becoming the first Black woman to do it — Detroiter Jessica Nabongo was over it. Over the travel. Over the logistics. Over it all.

The Independent UK

Japan, Australia to expand defense ties for regional order

Japan and Australia’s defense ministers have vowed to step up their ties to support democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region and agreed to work more closely with Southeast Asia and the Pacific island nations where China is seeking to expand its influence

Daily Mirror

Ascot on Wednesday: Tips and runners for every race including Prince of Wales's Stakes

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Bay Bridge takes on Japan's runner Shahryar in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot on Wednesday, live on ITV. The weather looks warm for the rest of the week

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Australia wants 'broad, deep' security ties with Japan, minister says

Australia wants "broad and deep" cooperation with Japan as the two U.S. allies face complex security circumstances in Asia as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rising inflation and COVID-19 disruption, its defence minister said on Wednesday.

Newcastle Herald

The QT is looking for the ultimate party animal

If sleeping on the job, taste testing and throwing theatrically flamboyant rooftop parties sounds like your idea of a job description, there might be something for you in Newcastle. To celebrate the opening of QT Newcastle, QT Newcastle is searching for a connoisseur for the finer things in life to…

RideApart

Striemo Announces E-Scooter Featuring Honda Self-Stabilizing Tech

Striemo, a foldable, three-wheeled electric scooter featuring self-stabilizing technology, is coming to Japan in late 2022.

Leeds Live

Fresh Takumi Minamino transfer update details three-club interest and one may be Leeds United

The Whites have been heavily linked with the Japanese forward both in the January transfer window and in the summer so far

Input

Japan hopes huge underwater turbine will supply most of country's energy

Japan wants Kairyu, a 330-ton turbine, to leverage deep-ocean currents for generating power by 2030.

Daily Mirror

Fans mock Floyd Mayweather after latest exhibition fight announcement

Hall of fame boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has confirmed that he will face Japanese MMA star Mikuru Asakura in his latest exhibition bout this September, leaving fans baffled

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Fund created to support Ukrainian evacuees in Japan

Donations are now being accepted for the Ukrainian Evacuees Assistance Fund to support people who fled to Japan due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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