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In charts: India likely to overtake Japan as third-largest economy by 2029

NEW DELHI: With India surpassing the United Kingdom (UK) to become the world's fifth largest economy, a report by the State Bank of India (SBI) suggests that the country will outstrip two other major economies to become the third-largest economy by 2029.

The Times of India

Kishida disapproval rate edges above 40% on church ties, Abe funeral

Disapproval of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet edged above 40% for the first time, propelled by doubts over whether his ruling party would ever be free of ties to the Unification Church, according to a public opinion poll.

Reuters

Dechapol and Sapsiree deliver again

Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their third title of the year and 15th of their mixed doubles career after winning the US$750,000 BWF Japan Open in Osaka on Sunday.

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Shinzo Abe considered Manmohan Singh a mentor, Narendra Modi a friend: Japan leader’s advisor

Ahead of Jaishankar-Rajnath meeting in Tokyo, Abe’s advisor and speech writer calls India an “ideal partner”

The Hindu

When discussing our maritime interest, India should also think about Pacific Ocean: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar said China is India's "super neighbour" and there is a lesson to learn from its progress and its impact on India and its interests

The Hindu

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

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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

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

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

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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.

The Hindu

India to host Quad senior officials’ meeting

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

The New Daily

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.

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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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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

The Guardian - AU

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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