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Beijing accuses Japan of hyping China threat

China's foreign ministry on Friday accused Japan of exaggerating a perceived threat from Beijing as an excuse to boost its own military might, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned the invasion of Ukraine could be replicated in East Asia.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Zen garden ideas – 24 ways to transform your outdoor space into a Japanese-inspired sanctuary for relaxation

Turn your garden into a haven for relaxation

Ideal Home · May 6, 2022

Japan launches food export initiative with Thailand

Japan has launched a trading platform in Bangkok to increase exports of Japanese foodstuffs to Thailand and further promote Japanese cuisine in the kingdom.

Bangkok Post · May 6, 2022

U.S. Senate confirms Caroline Kennedy to be ambassador to Australia

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Caroline Kennedy, a former ambassador to Japan and daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, as the U.S. ambassador to Australia, an important ally to the United States.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Biden to discuss North Korea on Asia trip -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss North Korea's nuclear and missile programs with his counterparts in South Korea and Japan during a trip to those two countries later this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Palou: It would be “amazing” for IndyCar to return to Japan

Chip Ganassi Racing-Honda’s reigning IndyCar champion and former Super Formula ace Alex Palou said he’d love for IndyCar to return to Japan.

Motorsport · May 5, 2022

Excessive mortality of young adults: a natural trait?

The risk of death is high at birth and during the first years of life, but it decreases through childhood until approximately the age of 10. It then begins a steady, exponential increase that continues throughout adult life. This U-shaped curve of age-specific death rates suggests that the risk of…

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

MDXG: 1Q:22 Financial and Operational Results

By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:MDXG READ THE FULL MDXG RESEARCH REPORT

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Japanese premier warns of Ukraine-style invasion by ‘autocratic powers’

Kishida also promised increased reliance upon nuclear power for future energy independence

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Jazz Pharma, Sumitomo Pharma Ink Licensing Pact For Sleeping Disorder Candidate

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) has acquired development and commercialization rights in the U.S., Europe, and other territories for Sumitomo Pharma's investigational DSP-0187. DSP-0187 is a potent, highly selective oral orexin-2 receptor agonist with potential application for treating narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and other sleep disorders.  Jazz has designated this molecule JZP441. Sumitomo Pharma initiated a Phase…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022