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India allows Japan to pick up aid using commercial plane

Ministry of External Affairs however said one aircraft of Japan’s Self–Defence Forces has been given overflight permission.

The Hindu

From kiwifruit to Kishida: Ardern's Tokyo success

From “quirky’’ dancing Kiwifruit to powerful diplomacy talks - the Prime Minister’s first day in Tokyo had it all, writes political editor @jo_moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Modest start for Rahil Gangjee in Japan

TOKYO: Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee made a modest start of 2-under 69 in the first round of the ISPS HANDA Championship on Thursday. Making his second start in Japan this year, Gangjee was lying T-64.

The Times of India

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Lexaria Posied To Receive US Patent For DehydraTECH To Deliver Antiviral Drugs

Lexaria Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:LEXX) is receiving its first-ever patent for DehydraTECH technology in the enhanced delivery of antiviral drugs. Lexaria has received notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that patent 11,311,559 for Compositions and Methods For Enhanced Delivery Of Antiviral Agents will be issued to the Company on April 26. "This…

Benzinga

This cafe in Japan is only for writers on a deadline, and they won't let them leave until their goal is met

Many writers and creative people prefer a change from their routine, like working in cafes or hill stations, to motivate them to have better productivity. Taking this thought a step ahead, a new cafe in Tokyo, Japan was launched this month which only admits writers who need to finish their…

The Times of India

World First: Salt Can Be Replaced In Food – Using Electric Chopsticks

This technology may prove helpful for people trying to, or who need to maintain a low-sodium diet.

Zenger

G-7 draft statement contains coal power phaseout by 2030

A draft joint statement by climate and environment ministers of the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialised nations contains a phaseout of coal-fired power generation by 2030, a Japanese government source said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

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Japan, New Zealand to keep pressure on Russia

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will keep pressure on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, they said on Thursday.

Reuters

An insider account of the Dalit lifescape, through a myriad cameras

Everydayness, an exhibition featuring photos by 27 photographers from India, apart from Bangladesh and Japan, gives an insider account of the Dalit lifescape

The Hindu

AP News Digest 4:05 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK

Energy Minister leads Roadshow to Japan

Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, together with Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and a delegation of Thai economic agencies held a meeting with executives of The Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN), a comprehensive economic organisation with a membership of over 1,400 companies.…

Bangkok Post

US drone company Zipline starts delivering medicine in Japan

Zipline, an American company that specializes in using autonomously flying drones to deliver medical supplies, has taken off in Japan

The Independent UK

New Zealand's Ardern in Tokyo to meet Kishida, promote trade

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Japan as part of her first trip abroad in more than two years as her government seeks to promote the country’s reopening for business and tourism following a pandemic-related border closure, while Japan wants to focus on mutual security concerns, including China’s…

The Independent UK

Japan cabinet secretary says Solomon Islands-China pact may have impact on region

China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands may have an impact on security for the region and is a likely topic for discussions between the leaders of Japan and New Zealand later on Thursday, Japan's chief cabinet secretary said.

Reuters

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China, South Korea protest over Japanese PM's offering to war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent on Thursday a ritual offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine for war dead, and several political leaders visited it in person, drawing condemnation from neighbouring China and South Korea.

The Guardian - UK

‘A difficult time’: why popular TV series Pachinko was met with silence in Japan

Experiences of zainichi, brought over as labourers, highlights bitter historical legacy between South Korea and Japan that still lingers

Bangkok Post

Roadshow seeks Japanese investors

The government has organised its first investment roadshow to Japan after the pandemic, aiming to draw funds for electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, the medical field, tourism and services, and the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model.

Benzinga

Novavax's COVID-19/Influenza Combo Vaccine Shows Immunogenicity In Early-Study

Novavax Inc (NASDAQ:NVAX) has announced initial results from the Phase 1/2 trial of its COVID-Influenza Combination Vaccine (CIC), combining the COVID-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, and its quadrivalent influenza vaccine candidate. The CIC trial demonstrated that the combination vaccine is feasible, well-tolerated, and immunogenic. The safety and tolerability profile of the combination vaccine was consistent…

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Putin's war in Ukraine opened a 76-year-old wound for Japan. This time, it isn't willing to appease Russia

Decades after the end of World War II, a small chain of islands claimed by both Russia and Japan have again become entangled in a conflict as Tokyo refuses to submit to Vladimir Putin any longer.

The Independent UK

Milwaukee Bucks basketball star killed after woman crashed into his home, police say

Galen Young was drafted by the NBA in 1999 and plated in Japan and Australia

Bangkok Post

Japan train driver awarded 15 baht in docked wages for 1-min delay

OKAYAMA, Japan: A Japanese court Tuesday ordered West Japan Railway Co to posthumously return 56 yen (15 baht) it had deducted from the pay of one of its train drivers over a one-minute delay in 2020.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Formally Revokes Russia's 'Most Favored Nation' Status

Japan formally revoked Russia's “most favored nation” trade status Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine, as Tokyo steps up sanctions amid revelations of the Russian military's widespread atrocities against civilians. The stripping of Russia’s trade status is Japan's latest move against Moscow and was part of a list of sanctions…

The Independent UK

Japan beef bowl chain executive fired over sexist remark

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3:15 a.m.

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Bangkok Post

E-chopsticks help reduce salt intake

TOKYO: Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.

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