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Japan's imports hit record highs on surging energy prices

Japan’s exports and imports both reached record highs in December, largely because of surging oil prices and a weaker yen

The Independent UK

Japan to delay recommending Sado Gold Mine for World Heritage list

The government intends to put off recommending the Sado Gold Mine as a possible UNESCO World Heritage site, on the grounds that opposition from South Korea is likely to jeopardize the site's designation at a 2023 meeting, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

France and Japan face 'tougher' Indo-Pacific security situation, minister says

The security situation facing Japan and France in the Indo-Pacific is unstable and "getting tougher", Japan's defence minister said on Thursday, at the start of talks between the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries.

Reuters

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Asian stocks rise after China rate cuts, Japan export gain

Asian stock markets are higher after China cut interest rates to shore up flagging economic growth and Japan reported a double-digit rise in exports

The Independent UK

Kawasaki Releases 2022 Ninja ZX-25R In New Twilight Blue Colorway

Kawasaki has pulled the covers off the 2022 Ninja ZX-25R in the Japanese market. The inline-four screamer gets a new Twilight Blue color option.

RideApart

France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

The Guardian - UK

Thorough planning gives Matildas best shot yet at reclaiming Asian Cup

Despite being one of the world's highest-ranked teams, the Matildas have not won a major trophy in more than a decade. Will this year's Asian Cup change that?

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What Biden should do to improve trade

Former US President Donald Trump's isolationist and protectionist "America First" policies seriously damaged America and its global leadership role. Raising tariffs on imports to the United States -- in particular, from China -- succeeded only in prompting other countries to impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods. Mr Trump's trade policy…

Bangkok Post

Every Celtic and Rangers player who could miss derby showdown due to international call ups

Some of the top names won't be at Celtic Park as they represent their country across the globe.

Daily Record

Japan Widens COVID Curbs, Including in Tokyo, as Cases Surge

Tokyo and a dozen other areas in Japan are set to face new COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, with local leaders shortening hours for restaurants, as omicron cases hit a record high in the capital. A government-commissioned experts’ panel on Wednesday approved a plan to put the 13 areas under a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Today's COVID-19

Japan's daily total of new novel coronavirus infections hit a record high on Wednesday, with the day's figure exceeding 40,000, according to data being compiled by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sony Slides on ‘Monumental Challenge’ from Microsoft Gaming Deal

Shares in Japan's Sony Group fell 9% on Wednesday after gaming rival Microsoft said it will buy developer Activision Blizzard in a record $68.7 billion deal for the industry. While Sony's PlayStation is widely seen as having a lead in the generational battle with Microsoft's Xbox, the purchase of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EV Battery Research Startup SES Enters JV With Honda Ahead Of Going Public In SPAC Merger: What You Need To Know

Japan’s Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) said on Tuesday it has signed a joint venture agreement with the U.S. based battery research startup SES Holdings to launch higher density and low-cost lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles.

Benzinga

Web: Japan's ruling party and Foreign Ministry remain divided over World Heritage recommendation

Conservative members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are pushing for the Sado Gold Mine to be recommended as a UNESCO World Heritage site, putting them at odds with the Foreign Ministry, which is reluctant due to concerns about a backlash from South Korea.

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Consider counterattack capabilities to defend against N. Korea's missiles

North Korea is attempting to improve its missile capabilities by repeatedly launching upgraded missiles. Japan should urgently consider possessing counterattack capabilities as a means of discouraging North Korea from attacking.

The Independent UK

Japan widens COVID curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge

The Japanese government will place Tokyo and a dozen other areas under new restrictions for COVID-19 effective Friday, allowing local leaders to shorten hours for eateries, as a surge in omicron cases threatens to paralyze society

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Omicron spreading rapidly among children

The daily total of new infections with the novel coronavirus set a new record in Japan on Wednesday with at least 37,000 cases, exceeding Tuesday's 32,197.

Reuters

Japan widens COVID-19 curbs as Omicron drives record infections

Japan on Wednesday widened COVID-19 curbs to the capital Tokyo and a dozen regions covering half the population as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drove record new infections.

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The Guardian - UK

Czech Republic scraps mandatory jabs as daily cases hit new high; record cases in Bulgaria – as it happened

Czech government scraps decree to avoid ‘deepening fissures’ in country; Bulgaria reports highest daily tally of pandemic with 11,181 infections

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot escalates war of words with former watchdog she inherited, then pushed out

The mayor criticized Joe Ferguson’s surprise decision to write a letter to senators considering the appointment of former Mayor Rahm Emanuel as U.S. ambassador to Japan emphatically stating that there is no evidence that Emanuel covered up the police shooting of Laquan McDonald.

ABC News

2022 Women's Asian Cup: Five stories to watch as Matildas embark on title charge

While the Matildas will absorb most of Australia's attention during the Women's Asian Cup, there will be a number of other fascinating storylines unfolding.

The News Lens

Taiwan’s GDP per Capita May Surpass Japan’s and South Korea’s—But Don’t Start Celebrating Yet.

Though the GDP per capita in Taiwan may be on pace to grow, few gains will be felt by workers.

Benzinga

ADC Therapeutics, Mitsubishi Tanabe Ink Zynlonta Licensing Pact In Japan

ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE: ADCT) has

The Independent UK

Official: Japan hopes to lead Asian zero-emissions push

Japan’s environment minister says the country will gradually phase out coal plants over the next two decades while developing new technologies to reduce, capture and recycle carbon

Reuters

Japan PM plans stronger COVID curbs for Tokyo, 12 other regions

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday he planned to impose a state of quasi-emergency, meaning stronger COVID-19 curbs on dining and gatherings, on 13 regions including Tokyo from Jan. 21 to Feb. 13.

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