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Japanese companies strive to foster personnel to plug digital shortfall

In a bit to improve business efficiency and develop new services, companies are striving to foster personnel with expertise in digital fields.

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Japan's Emperor turns 62, reflects on key events

Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at the Imperial Palace, speaking on matters including the lack of marriage ceremonies for Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China's child-rearing costs far outstrip US, Japan

The cost of raising a child in China stands at nearly seven times its per capita GDP, far more than in the United States and Japan, highlighting the challenges facing Chinese policymakers as they try to tackle rapidly declining birth rates, new research showed.

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Olympics say goodbye to Asia after 4-year star-crossed run

The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games

The Independent UK

China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat

A diplomat at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, China, was detained temporarily by Chinese authorities on Monday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

West unveils sanctions, more if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON: Western nations and Japan have punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow launched an all-out invasion of its neighbour.

Bangkok Post

Ruling, opposition parties must constructively debate key issues

How will Japan deal with the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic and growing international tensions? The ruling and opposition parties should hold constructive discussions to resolve various issues.

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Asian markets regain ground as investors hold breath on Ukraine

Investors see Russian troop movements near Ukraine and initial Western sanctions as leaving room to avoid war.

Al Jazeera

Invisible threats / Japan slow to act amid fears of China's Olympic app

Amid China's growing presence in both the military and economic fields, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is concerned that Japan has too many vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, and the Japanese government is expediting efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law." This is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan imposes sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine

Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, including prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain Russian individuals, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.

Reuters

A Practical Vision for South Korea

How Seoul Can Lead in Asia and Spur Growth at Home

Foreign Affairs

See inside new Japanese 'dessert tea house' TSUJIRI in Newcastle offering bright green drinks, ice cream and cakes

We took a look around new Japanese cafe TSUJIRI which is bringing authentic matcha green tea drinks and desserts to Newcastle

Chronicle Live

Qatar says "almost impossible" to quickly replace Russian supplies to Europe

Neither Qatar nor any other single country has the capacity to replace Russian gas supplies to Europe with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the event of disruption due to a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Qatar's energy minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

TSMC Wins 7nm Chip Orders From US Vendors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM) has won significant orders demanding its sub-7nm process manufacturing from major U.S. vendors, DigiTimes Asia reports. TSMC's advanced chip plant debut in the U.S. got deferred by three to six months, mainly due to a labor crisis. TSMC also decided to expand its chip plant under construction in Japan with…

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Ex-England lock George Kruis explains shock retirement at 32 and post-career plans

This year will be George Kruis' last as a professional rugby player, with the ex-England and Saracens lock retiring to end any hope of a comeback in time for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Asharq Al-Awsat

Graphic Novel by Miyazaki to Be Issued in the US

A graphic novel by Oscar-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is being released for the first time in the United States, nearly 40 years after it was published in Japan. Miyazaki's “Shuna’s Journey,” originally released in 1983 and the basis for his films “Princess Mononoke” and “Nausicaä of the Valley of the…

The Independent UK

Graphic novel by Miyazaki to be issued in the US

A graphic novel by Oscar-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is being released for the first time in the United States nearly 40 years after it was published in Japan

The Independent UK

Eve Muirhead praises teammates’ role in Great Britain’s curling gold

Muirhead led Britain to a convincing 10-3 victory against Japan in Sunday’s final

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Eve Muirhead praises victorious team-mates after Olympic gold for Great Britain

Muirhead led Britain to a convincing 10-3 victory against Japan in Sunday’s final.

InsideEVs

Demand For EVs In Japan Is Rising, JDM OEMs Aren’t Providing

This could be an opportunity for non-Japanese automakers meet the demand and it's already happening according to this report.

Evening Standard

George Kruis: England lock announces shock retirement to focus on business

George Kruis has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current Japanese season to focus on his business, meaning he will not return for England at next year’s World Cup.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan mulls sanctions on Russia

The Japanese government has begun coordinating economic sanctions against Russia in the event of a military invasion of Ukraine, with a view to joining U.S.-led restrictions on exports of semiconductors and other products.

Reuters

West unveils sanctions with more ready if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

Western nations and Japan on Tuesday punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow launched an all-out invasion of its neighbour.

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World news snapshot: New Zealand PM condemns actions of Covid protesters, balmy weather in San Francisco is set to end and Argentina counts the cost of major fires

European Union signals sanctions against Russia as Japan considers stricter rules governing sex offenders

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Hokkaido fisherfolk benefit from shift in Japanese yellowtail fishing grounds

Japanese yellowtail fishing grounds have undergone a dramatic shift in recent years. Hokkaido, which previously registered next to no catches, registered the nation's largest annual yellowtail haul in 2020, while Toyama and Niigata prefectures, traditionally known for their winter yellowtail, continue to register poor catches.

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