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Economic impact of Ukraine invasion may reach as far as Japan

The economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine may stretch as far as daily life in Japan, as international trading prices for wheat, crude oil and natural gas are rising due to fears that Ukrainian and Russian exports of these products will stall.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

G7 to impose further sanctions on Russia if no ceasefire -Japan foreign minister

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies agreed on Friday they would impose further sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not stop attacking Ukraine, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said.

Reuters

Rumor: Panasonic Plans New Battery Gigafactory In The US

Panasonic announced earlier this week that it will produce the new 4680-type cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in Japan, but it might be just the first step.

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: Ocugen Faces Regulatory Setback, vTv CEO Quits, Biogen-Eisai Make Headway With Second Alzheimer's Antibody Treatment In Japan

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

Benzinga

Monkey teeth are shedding new light on how early humans used tools

The macaques of Japan’s Koshima Island are a clever bunch. Well known for performing some remarkably complex tasks, such as washing sweet potatoes and filtering wheat from sand in the seawater, they’ve even been spotted catching live octopuses from the sea.

The Conversation

Tesla Supplier Panasonic Said To Be Planning Giant US Plant To Produce New Type Of Batteries For EV Maker

Japan’s Panasonic Corp (OTC: PCRFY) is planning to build a large U.S.

Benzinga

Japan's top court orders damages for Fukushima victims in landmark decision -NHK

Japan's Supreme Court upheld an order for utility Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay damages of 1.4 billion yen ($12 million) to about 3,700 people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the first decision of its kind.

Reuters

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Japan's Honda, Sony joining forces on new electric vehicle

Two big names in Japanese electronics and autos are joining forces to produce an electric vehicle together

The Independent UK

Sony To Establish Joint Venture With Honda To Make Electric Vehicles: What You Should Know

Japan’s Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) and Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) on Friday announced plans to establish a joint venture to make high-value battery electric vehicles that would go on sale in 2025.

Benzinga

Japan to amend traffic laws to promote self-driving vehicles

TOKYO: Japan's government plans to amend traffic laws to allow level four autonomous vehicles to drive on some roads and will ask lawmakers to approve the change as early as this month.

Bangkok Post

In S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea's nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan

The Independent UK

Japan's foreign minister to attend G7 meeting about Ukraine on Friday

Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will attend a Group of Seven (G7) meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss and coordinate responses to the Ukraine crisis, the foreign ministry said, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its ninth day.

Reuters

Lexus CT200h Going Out Of Production In Japan, Gets Special Edition

We were surprised that Lexus was still building the CT200h

Motor1

Quad leaders agree what Ukraine experiencing should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific - Japan's Kishida

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries -- the United States, India, Australia and Japan -- agreed on Thursday that what's happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

Reuters

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The best Yakuza games of all time, ranked

A list of the 10 best Yakuza games of all time, ranked for your next gaming session

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Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home

Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over looming price rises.

Daily Mirror

Bizarre mummified 'mermaid' that 'grants immortality if flesh is eaten' is discovered

The terrifying creature, which was allegedly caught in the Pacific Ocean off Japan betwen 1736 and 1741, looks eerily similar to a human apart from its contorted face, razor-sharp pointed teeth and fish tail

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The Kaijin Is An Electric Trike That Seeks To Offer Accessible Mobility

The Kaijin, a strange electric three-wheeler has been launched in Japan. It seeks to offer accessible mobility as it can be driven without a license.

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Reuters

Quad leaders agree Ukraine experience should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific -Japan, Australia

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan - agreed on Thursday that what is happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, the prime ministers of Japan and Australia said.

Radio France Internationale

Ex-auto boss Carlos Ghosn's assistant gets jail term for financial misconduct

Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence on Thursday by a Tokyo court over allegations he helped disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn attempt to conceal income.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden, Other Quad Leaders to Meet Virtually amid Ukraine War

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk Thursday in a virtual meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said the leaders will "exchange views…

Reuters

Japan to take sanctions against Russian oligarchs - EU official

Japan is preparing to slap sanctions on Russian oligarchs, a European Union official said on Thursday.

AAP

Hosts Opals draw tough FIBA World Cup pool

The Opals will have their work cut out in the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, drawn in a tough pool against France, Canada, Japan, Nigeria and Serbia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to accept Ukrainian refugees

Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees who have fled to other countries because of the ongoing conflict in their country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has revealed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese, Ukrainians come together to pray for peace in Ukraine

Catholics and those belonging to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine came together and prayed for peace in Ukraine at Sekiguchi Catholic Church in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday.

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