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Kishida to visit Southeast Asia, to discuss response to Russia-Ukraine war

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit five nations in Southeast Asia and Europe over the Golden Week holidays for talks with their leaders, seeking to confirm cooperation with the countries in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine, the government said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Biden going to SKorea, Japan in May to discuss China, NKorea

President Joe Biden will travel next month to South Korea and Japan to consult with allies on growing threats from China and North Korea

The Independent UK

Biden to visit South Korea and Japan in May, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit South Korea and Japan from May 20 to May 24 and hold talks with his Korean and Japanese counterparts, the White House said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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NYC's first-ever Japanese heritage parade set for next month

People of Japanese descent are gearing up for their first-ever parade in New York City

The Independent UK

How WWE Almost Closed AEW’s ‘Forbidden Door’ to New Japan

Long before AEW and NJPW announced a joint pay-per-view, WWE was engaged in discussions with the Japanese promotion.

Sports Illustrated

Rare giant 10ft long squid stuns fisherman as it washes up on shore

The giant squid left the people on the beach in Japan stunned it weighed about 70kgs and was almost a whopping 10ft long when it washed up on the beach

Daily Mirror

Operator of sunken Japanese tour boat had previous accidents

The head of the company that operated a tourist boat that sank off northern Japan with 26 people aboard says he approved the trip despite a broken communication device and forecasts of rough weather, as officials investigate previous accidents involving the company

The Independent UK

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Russia expels eight Japanese diplomats in tit-for-tat move

(Corrects second paragraph to show the ministry summoned a Japanese embassy representative without specifying title, not the ambassador)

Reuters

Hepatitis in children: Nearly 200 cases as it is now detected in Japan and Canada

So far the UK has reported 114 cases of severe, acute hepatitis ‘of unknown origin’ in children under the age of 10

Evening Standard

United Microelectronics Clocks 35% Revenue Growth In Q1; Wafer Shipments Decline 1.3% Sequentially

United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:UMC) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 34.7% year-on-year to $2.22 billion, missing the consensus of $2.26 billion. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 38% of wafer revenue. Wafer shipments declined 1.3% Q/Q to 2,513K, while quarterly capacity grew to 2,420K 8-inch equivalent wafers. The overall utilization rate…

Benzinga

Nissan keen to try out Formula E drivers in Super GT machinery

Nissan has expressed an interest in trying out members of its Formula E stable in Super GT machinery as it looks to recruit more drivers from abroad in future seasons.

Autosport

Nissan keen to try out Formula E drivers in GT500 machinery

Nissan has expressed an interest in trying out members of its Formula E stable in SUPER GT machinery as it looks to recruit more drivers from abroad in future seasons.

Motorsport

Soft Space Enters into Strategic Partnership with JCB

Since its establishment in 1961, the company has been a pioneer in introducing credit cards as a new payment method in Japan. The company has since expanded internationally, and as the only company in Japan to operate an international card brand, it has developed a variety of businesses on the…

Bangkok Post

Japan opens biggest e-sports park to level up competitive gaming

Japan's largest e-sports park opened last week, with proponents hoping it will help transform the country behind video game classics such as Super Mario and Zelda into a champion that can take on China in competitive gaming.

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Netflix Inks Deal With Japanese Anime Studio To Woo Asian Audiences Amid Slumping Numbers

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has inked a deal with Japan-based animation studio Colorido as it looks to drive growth in Asia.

The Independent UK

Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy

A Japanese railway company, Tokyu, says it now uses just solar and other renewable energy to power its sprawling train service

The Guardian - AU

Global mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads to Asia and Canada

Japan reports child with acute liver disease of unknown origin, and Canada investigating similar cases, with nearly 200 now recorded worldwide

Bangkok Post

Japan vows to expand Thai expenditure

Japan has pledged to expand investment in Thailand, especially in high-technology industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, medical services and bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, who led a delegation to roadshows in Tokyo and Kanagawa during April 19-23.

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Honda Super Cub Gets Cool, Limited-Edition Merch Issued By Japan Post

Japan Post issued two new pieces of very cool, limited-edition Honda Super Cub merchandise to celebrate the model's long history with the Japanese post office.

France 24

Death of Sri Lankan woman sparks debate over Japan's asylum policy

Wishma Sandamali, a 33-year-old Sri Lankan woman, died in a Japanese detention centre in March of last year. Her death sparked debate on the treatment of the 1,500 asylum seekers currently in detention in Japan. Many of them claim they are being treated inhumanely. Despite its economic might, Japan takes…

Benzinga

India Tries To Attract Intel, TSMC, GlobalFoundries To Set Up Local Plant

India is in talks with global chipmakers Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), GlobalFoundries Inc (NASDAQ:GFS), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM) about setting up local operations, Bloomberg reports. India aspires to become an electronic hub like neighbor China, Bloomberg notes. In India, a venture between billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Group and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (OTC:HNHPF),…

The Independent UK

Kishida says Japan, South Korea should quickly improve ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is indicating his willingness to mend badly strained ties with South Korea, saying relations between the two U.S. allies are crucial when the rules-based international order is threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Benzinga

Evoke Shares Skyrocket On New FDA Market Exclusivity For Gimoti Nasal Spray

The FDA has granted new drug product exclusivity to Evoke Pharma Inc's (NASDAQ:EVOK) Gimoti (metoclopramide) nasal spray to relieve symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis in adults. Evoke now has exclusive marketing rights over three (3) years from the original date of approval under the Hatch-Waxman Act to protect the product from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Coffee, Tea and Nagging at Japan’s Anti-procrastination Cafe

Writers facing deadlines go to Tokyo's "Manuscript Writing Cafe" with an understanding - they can't leave until their work is done. Oh, and there's prodding thrown in to make sure they buckle down and finish. The clean, well-lit place in western Tokyo has 10 seats reserved for writers, editors, manga…

Bangkok Post

Thailand Roadshow to Japan Reinforces Commitment to Partnership and Future Investments in EV, BCG and Electronics

Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister, said that the investment promotion roadshow he recently led to Japan has reinforced a joint commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation and develop a co-creation partnership to lead future investments in electric vehicles (EV), smart electronics and green technologies in particular, that will drive…

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