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Michael Hiltzik: The government could force a price cut for this prostate cancer drug by as much as 80%. Why hasn't it acted?

Xtandi, a wonder drug for prostate cancer, was developed at UCLA with substantial funding from the taxpayers through the Pentagon and the National Institutes of Health.

Los Angeles Times

Australia Pacific presence growing: Payne

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia's Indo-Pacific presence is "growing exponentially" as she meets with her US, Indian and Japanese counterparts.

AAP

All eyes on Quad discussions as Ministers meet in Melbourne

Regional developments, vaccines, and plans for Quad summit in Tokyo on agenda, Jaishankar to hold bilateral meetings as well

The Hindu

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Japan OKs Pfizer COVID-19 oral pills amid surging infections

Japan has granted fast-track approval to U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 pill as the country struggles to slow fast-spreading omicron infections

The Independent UK

Robot photos appear to show melted fuel at Fukushima reactor

A remote-controlled robot has captured images of what appears to be mounds of nuclear fuel that melted and fell to the bottom of the most damaged reactor at Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant

The Independent UK

The shameful stories of environmental injustices at Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII

When Japanese fighter pilots bombed the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Thomas S. Takemura was raising vegetables and raspberries on his family’s 14 ½-acre farm in Tacoma, Washington.

The Conversation

Yuzuru Hanyu: Japan skater receives support from Chinese fans after Winter Olympics heartbreak

The figure skating star fell on his attempt to win a third consecutive gold medal

The Independent UK

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Uniqlo holds Studio Ghibli exhibition at CentralWorld in 1st collaboration

Uniqlo Thailand said on Thursday it is holding a Studio Ghibli exhibition in the capital Bangkok and selling a commemorative T-shirt collection and tote bags, in the first collaboration with Japan's renowned animation studio.

Bangkok Post

Australia to host fourth Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Friday

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne is set to host her counterparts from India, Japan and the United States for the fourth Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Melbourne on Friday.

Dynamite News

Flash chip output disrupted, warning over smartphone price hike

Operations at two Japanese factories producing flash memory chips have been disrupted by the contamination of industrial materials, chipmaker Kioxia said Thursday, as analysts warned of potential price hikes for the key smartphone components.

Bangkok Post

Japan says no plans set for summit of its PM, South Korean leader

No plans have been set for a summit of the top leaders of Japan and South Korea, a top Japanese official said on Thursday, after the South Korean president signalled his intention to improve the neighbours' strained ties before his term ends in May.

Reuters

Watabe finishes 7th in normal hill Nordic combined

Japan fell short of winning a third consecutive medal in the individual normal hill of Nordic combined on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's women's curling team loses to Sweden in round robin at Games

The women's curling team lost to defending champion Sweden 8-5 in the round robin at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Covid news: Spain drops mandatory use of face masks outdoors; UK reports another 66,638 daily cases – as it happened

Face coverings still required in indoor public spaces in Spain; UK records 66,638 daily infections and 206 Covid-linked deaths

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Taiwan eyes opportunity to leapfrog China in race to join trade pact

TAIPEI -- Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's decision to lift the ban on imports of food products from Fukushima and four other prefectures appears to be aimed at getting ahead of China in procedures to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). China applied to join the pact…

Tribune News Service

Marines' new amphibious transport put through paces at Japan-US Camp Pendleton exercise

An annual joint exercise involving the Marine Corps and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force proved an opportunity for the U.S. service to prepare its newest amphibious vehicle for a planned deployment later this year, commanders said Wednesday at Camp Pendleton.

Reuters

Pentagon chief discusses North Korean threat with Japan, South Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on Wednesday with the defense ministers of South Korea and Japan about the threats posed by North Korea after a series of missile launches by Pyongyang, the Pentagon said.

The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics day six – as it happened

Day six of XXIV Olympic Winter Games

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Daily Mirror

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom set on a wedding abroad after Covid delays

Katy Perry, 37 and Orlando Bloom, 45, were allegedly planning on saying 'I do' in Japan but had to delay the wedding due to Covid restrictions

Benzinga

Is BioCryst (BCRX) Ready to Breakout to New Highs on Recent Catalysts?

By Ben Rabizadeh – Fundamentals well positioned with $1B peak sales forecast for Orladeyo and $300M influx of cash from royalty deals – Potential catalysts: update on Orladeyo sales with Q4 results on Feb. 23; BCX9930 trial enrollment underway and expect updates on progress

Daily Mirror

Positive drugs test from 'victorious Russian athlete' delays Winter Olympics medal ceremony

The Russian team won gold in the three-day Olympic figure skating team competition, delivering a dominant display to beat silver medalists USA, while Japan took bronze

AAP

Fears of Ukraine drawing foreign fighters

Ahead of a foreign ministers' meeting between Australia, the US, India and Japan, security agencies are warning of Ukraine becoming a foreign fighter magnet.

Reuters

Japan to extend COVID-19 curbs for 13 regions by three weeks

Japanese Prime Minister said on Wednesday that the government would extend COVID-19 restrictions in Tokyo and 12 prefectures by three weeks as the Omicron variant continued to spread.

The Conversation

Japan's Shinto religion is going global and attracting online followers

American Kit Cox, 35, works as an electrical engineer and enjoys biking and playing piano. But what some might consider surprising about Cox, who was raised as Methodist, is that she practices the Japanese religion known as Shinto.

The Independent UK

Japan to extend virus measures in Tokyo and other areas

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to keep COVID-19 restrictions for Tokyo and 12 other areas for three more weeks until early March

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