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Japan's defense white paper includes hypothetical invasion of Taiwan by China

The government in its 2022 defense white paper released on Friday included a hypothetical invasion of Taiwan by China for the first time.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan bullet train a 'dream': NSW Premier

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.

AAP

Shinzo Abe's suspected assassin to undergo psychiatric evaluation - media

The suspected assassin of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will undergo psychiatric evaluation until later this year, Japanese media reported on Saturday.

Reuters

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While supply chain issues and interest rate hikes affect the auto manufacturing industry, the shift to electric vehicles (EV) should help the industry grow in the long run. Semiconductor shortage, increasing competition, and high valuation make EV giant Tesla’s (TSLA) near-term prospects bleak. However, sound fundamentals and expansion into new…

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NSW students mark tragic Hiroshima history

NSW students visited Hiroshima along with the state's premier and veteran affairs minister to learn more about the scarred site 77 years after World War II.

AAP

Russian aggression in Ukraine may prompt Japan and South Korea to abandon nuclear non-proliferation – here's why

The war in Ukraine called into question many of the fundamental pillars of the international order. The European security system that has developed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact has received a shattering blow. A war of aggression by a major power intent to destroy…

The Conversation

Japan OKs preparation step for Fukushima plant water release

Japan’s nuclear regulator has approved methods and facilities for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea next year

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Japan's Covid count sets record for 3rd straight day

TOKYO: Japan's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 190,000 on Friday, hitting a new record for the third consecutive day, official data showed, as Japan experiences a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

Bangkok Post

Japan Warns of Rising Global Tension, Russia-China Arms Ties

Japan warned of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan in an annual defense paper issued Friday, as Japan tries to bolster its military capability and spending. The annual defense white paper, approved by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet on Friday, highlights…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan regulators approve release of Fukushima water into sea

Japan's nuclear regulators have approved a plan to release into the ocean water from the wrecked Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, the government said on Friday.

Reuters

Japan warns of rising global tension, Russia-China arms ties

Japan has warned in an annual defense paper of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan

The Independent UK

China criticises Japan's defence white paper for making "accusations"

China said on Friday it firmly opposed Japan's new defence white paper and had sent stern representations to Tokyo.

Reuters

Aust coffee buzz, beer o'clock hits Tokyo

From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes.

AAP

Asian shares mixed on weak Japan manufacturing data

Asian shares are mixed after another day of gains on Wall Street amid a deluge of news about the economy, interest rates and corporate profits

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Japan Plans September 27 State Funeral for Abe

Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend. The ceremony will be held at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, a large venue that has hosted concerts and sports events, and was used for Japan's…

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Japan urges ‘highest level of vigilance’ as Omicron subvariant drives record Covid surge

People in Okinawa asked to avoid non-essential outings amid new wave of infections driven by highly transmissible BA.5

The Independent UK

Japan Cabinet sets Abe state funeral amid mixed public view

Japan’s Cabinet has formally decided to hold a state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in September

Reuters

South Korea says 'strongly protests' Japan's claims over disputed islets

South Korea's foreign ministry said on Friday it 'strongly protests' Japan's claims over disputed islets, known as Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan, in its annual defence white paper and urged to withdraw such claims immediately.

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Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defence report

Japan warned on Friday of escalating national security threats, including repercussions from Russia's war with Ukraine, Chinese intimidation of Taiwan, and vulnerable technology supply chains, in its annual defence white paper.

Reuters

Japan decides to hold ex-PM Abe's state funeral on Sept 27 -source

The Japanese government decided on Friday to hold the state funeral planned for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sept. 27, a person who was at the cabinet meeting to confirm the plan told Reuters.

Benzinga

The loom of centralization: can exchanges bring privacy back to cryptocurrencies?

South Korea and Japan impose a blanket ban on privacy-focused currencies. ShapeShift delists Dash. Every major exchange demands pictures of your photo IDs scanned and uploaded. SEC, echoed by the Biden administration, hints at regarding crypto firms as brokers and imposing additional mandatory record-keeping requirements.

ABC News

Japan battles seventh COVID wave as Tokyo hits record of almost 32,000 new daily cases

Japan records 186,000 new cases nationwide as numbers continue to surge.

The Hindu

What can the world do to help Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka needs all its creditors to come together and give it some breathing space

AAP

Premier sells Japan on NSW green hydrogen

As part of NSW's commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 2030, Premier Dominic Perrottet wants to partner with Japanese firms to develop green hydrogen.

Inverse

'Live A Live' review: A dazzling, one-of-a-kind RPG experience

Nearly 30 years after its initial release in Japan, 'Live A Live' finally gets a Western release, and this overhauled remake is better than ever.

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