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Japan to revise ODA policy to focus on economic security

The government plans to revise the Development Cooperation Charter, which sets guidelines for Japan's official development assistance (ODA) to developing countries, in the first half of next year with a focus on economic security, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Madhya Pradesh cyber cell awarded for solving a major crypto scam by NCRB

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Cyber Crime cell has been awarded second prize in the country for its splendid investigations into a complicated fraud case pertaining to laundering of approximately Rs 6.7 crore worth cryptocurrency –25 BTC and 30 ETH – from a Japanese company.

The Times of India

Japan PM says govt panel on inflation and wages to meet Friday

A Japanese government panel tasked with tackling rising prices and wage issues will meet on Friday and consider additional policy measures that should be taken, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday.

Reuters

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin visit to Mongolia on September 5

Defence Minister to hold bilateral talks to further consolidate defence cooperation between the two countries; he will also travel to Japan for the 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

The Hindu

Dechapol and Sapsiree advance to Osaka final

Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are chasing their third title of the year after booking their berth in the mixed doubles final of the US$750,000 BWF Japan Open in Osaka on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Quad foreign ministerial meeting slated for late Sept.

Foreign ministers from the Quad, a framework for cooperation among Japan, Australia, India and the United States, plan to hold the fifth meeting of the group in late September, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sakie Yokota: 'I want to see Megumi at least once'

Sept. 17 marks 20 years since the first Japan-North Korea summit meeting, during which Pyongyang admitted to abducting Japanese citizens.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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IAEA Visit to Ukraine Nuclear Plant Highlights Risks

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency are used to risky missions — from the radioactive aftermath of the Fukushima disaster in Japan to the politically charged Iranian nuclear program. But their deployment amid the war in Ukraine to Zaporizhzhia takes the threat to a new level and underscores the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IAEA visit to Ukraine nuclear plant highlights risks

The Independent UK

Nissan to end sales of March compact car in Japan

TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co is set to end sales of its iconic March compact car in Japan, sources familiar with the matter said, as the popularity of one of the company's best-selling cars fades about 40 years after its launch.

Bangkok Post

India to host Quad senior officials’ meeting

Meeting comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to SCO summit with Russia, China

The Hindu

Q&A: Hikaru Shida Previews Her Match at AEW's All Out

The former women’s champion discusses her run with the title, learning English and her unique Japanese joshi style.

Sports Illustrated

Get your passports ready: Japan eases travel restrictions

Japan is removing the need for triple-vaxxed travellers to undergo PCR testing upon arrival in the country, among other changes.

The New Daily

U.S, Japan, S.Korea officials to meet on Sept. 7 to discuss N.Korea

Senior officials from Japan, the United States and South Korea will meet next week to discuss North Korean issues, the Japanese government said on Friday, amid signs the North has completed preparations to conduct its first nuclear test since 2017.

Reuters

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Fraught relations with China call for 'shitataka' approach by Kishida

"Shitataka" is a Japanese word with multiple meanings that even Japanese find difficult to explain in simple terms. For example, it can be used in the following way: "She is a quick-witted and shitataka woman." In this case, "shitataka" has a positive meaning, such as "clever," "patient" or "a tough…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ishiguro pens screenplay of 'Ikiru' remake

VENICE -- A remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic film "Ikiru" with a screenplay by the Japanese-born British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro was screened at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: South Korea and Japan brace for typhoon Hinnamnor

Strongest tropical storm of the year also forecast to hit China’s mainland this weekend after winds reach 160mph

The Independent UK

EPA head: Advanced nuke tech key to mitigate climate change

The head of the U.S. Environment Protection Agency says advanced nuclear technology will be “critical” for both the United States and Japan as they step up cooperation to meet decarbonization goals

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Google trials new payment options for Android users after pressure from regulators across world

Pilot to let some app developers offer options outside Google’s Play payment system in Australia, Europe, India, Indonesia and Japan

Asharq Al-Awsat

Amid US Retail Gloom, Uniqlo Shines on COVID-Triggered Revamp

Just as inflation ravages the big guns of US apparel retail, awash in high inventory and deep discounts to lure shoppers back to stores, Japan's Uniqlo is set for its best year ever in North America after a COVID-imposed revolution in its business model. Retailers from Gap to Kohl's are…

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Yamaha Announces Tech Updates And New Colors For E-Vino In Japan

Yamaha’s E-Vino electric scooter has been updated in Japan to feature a larger capacity battery and charming new colorways.

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s hottest city to give out umbrellas to protect children from sun

After an increase in the number of days when the mercury rose to at least 35C, 9,000 yellow fibreglass umbrellas will be handed out to children in Kumagaya

Reuters

S.Korea official: no soft response in case of N.Korea nuclear test

South Korea's national security adviser has said he and his counterparts from the United States and Japan have agreed there will be no soft response if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday.

Wales Online

Ospreys v Northampton team news as Justin Tipuric makes return after 14-month injury layoff

The 33-year-old hasn't played since the Lions' opening match against Japan in June 2021

Chronicle Live

Ouseburn gets 'chilled and soulful' Japanese bistro as popular street food brand finds permanent home

Miso is set to open its doors at a transformed former music studio in Ford Street in September

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