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US, Other APEC Delegates Walk Out on Russian Speaker

Delegates from the United States and four other nations staged a walkout Saturday when a representative from Russia began his opening remarks at a meeting of trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group in the Thai capital, officials said. A Japanese official said Japan's Trade Minister Koichi Hagiuda and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan protests Chinese maritime activity

TOKYO: Japan has lodged an official protest with China after discovering what it claimed were efforts by Beijing to develop gas fields in disputed waters in the East China Sea.

Bangkok Post

Tragic story of the world's loneliest princess - who faces a harrowing choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner or become a chaste shrine maiden as she navigates the country’s conservative traditions

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US, SKorea Open to Expanded Military Drills to Deter North

US President Joe Biden and South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol said after meeting Saturday that they will consider expanded military exercises to deter the nuclear threat from North Korea at a time when there's little hope of real diplomacy on the matter. Yoon affirmed in remarks at a news…

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Tokyo Protests to Beijing over East China Sea Construction

Japan has lodged an official protest with China after discovering what it claimed were efforts by Beijing to develop gas fields in disputed waters in the East China Sea. Tokyo's foreign ministry said Friday it had confirmed that Beijing was building in the area -- where the two countries' exclusive…

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Protest walkout at Apec talks in Bangkok

Representatives of five economies including the United States and Japan walked out of the Apec trade ministers’ meeting in Bangkok on Saturday, in protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Thai government source said.

Bangkok Post

Japan PM Kishida calls China's development in E. China Sea "unacceptable"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that he was disappointed in China's efforts to develop areas in the East China Sea, saying that it was "unacceptable."

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EMA's Advisory Committee Recommends Eiger's Zokinvy In Premature Aging Disorder

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a positive opinion recommending Eiger BioPharmaceuticals Inc's (NASDAQ:EIGR) Zokinvy for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) and processing-deficient progeroid laminopathies (PL). HGPS and PL are ultra-rare and fatal pediatric diseases that cause dramatically accelerated aging and premature death. The CHMP…

Benzinga

CHMP Backs Approval of Lilly/Incyte's Olumiant For Patchy Hair Loss

The European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion for Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY) and Incyte Corporation's (NASDAQ:INCY) Olumiant (baricitinib) for severe alopecia areata (AA). If approved, Olumiant would be the first centrally-authorized oral treatment and first JAK inhibitor for severe AA in the European Union. …

Benzinga

Defending champions India leave for Asia Cup hockey

The Indian team will be up against Japan, Pakistan and hosts Indonesia in Pool A

The Hindu

Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks

Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to be taking contrasting approaches to monetary policy and the risks of rising prices, which drew warnings at this week's Group of Seven gathering in Germany.

Reuters

UN nuclear agency chief: Fukushima transparency important

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency has stressed the importance of transparency after visiting the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, where he observed preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater that has prompted concerns inside and outside Japan

The Independent UK

Will France get closer to the Quad to counter Chinese threat in the Pacific?

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with US President Joe Biden’s visits to South Korea and Japan.

Radio France Internationale

Athersys-Partnered Japanese Ischemic Stroke Study Disappoints, Shares Plunge

Athersys Inc's (NASDAQ: ATHX) partner, Healios K.K. has reported topline results for its Japan ischemic stroke study, TREASURE.

Benzinga

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The Independent UK

Japan welcomes new US Indo-Pacific economic initiative

Japan is welcoming a new U.S. economic initiative for the Indo-Pacific that President Joe Biden is expected to roll out during a visit to Tokyo next week because it demonstrates American commitment to a regional economic order that is not just about market access

The National (Scotland)

Two Celtic stars called up to Japan national team as another duo miss out

KYOGO FURUHASHI and Daizen Maeda have been called up to the Japan national team.

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Debut Sakura and eK X Electric Kei Cars In Japan

Both minicars are powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery that enables a driving range of 111 miles on Japan's WLTC test cycle.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi to enter Thailand Open semifinals

BANGKOK: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semifinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament here on Friday.

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Chinese military exercises in South China Sea coincide with Joe Biden's first East Asia visit

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with US President Joe Biden's visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Biden Visits Asia, China Launches South China Sea Drills

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with US President Joe Biden’s visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing. The Maritime Safety Administration office in the southern island province of Hainan said the drills began…

Bangkok Post

The $15,000 EV is here but only in Japan for now

Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp have unveiled two new electric mini vehicles, betting consumers will embrace a battery-powered take on the well-loved class of tiny, affordable Japanese cars.

Reuters

Kishida assures Philippines president-elect Marcos of Japan's economic commitment

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed resolve to continue economic cooperation with the Philippines during a telephone conversation on Friday with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Japan's embassy in Manila said.

Daily Mirror

World's most dangerous volcano that killed 58 people could erupt within years

Analysts looked at criteria including the frequency and deadliness of eruptions to determine that the most dangerous volcano in the world is located in Japan and threatens a city of nearly one million people

Al Jazeera

Biden begins Asia tour aimed at boosting Indo-Pacific ties

US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China’s rise and Russia-Ukraine war.

Daily Record

Reo Hatate handed Celtic blessing in disguise as marathon man offered Japan squad breather

Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda have been included in the Kirin Cup squad.

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