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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Japanese PM: UAE Keen to Maintain Energy Security

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince spoke with Japan's prime minister about the Ukraine crisis and assured him that the United Arab Emirates is keen to maintain energy security and keep global markets stable, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also told Prime Minister Fumio…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

Group of Seven to hold meeting over Russia, Japan Finance Minister says

The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations will hold an online meeting after 1200 GMT to discuss Russia's actions in Ukraine, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Japan says it will remove more COVID curbs as infections ebb

Japan said on Wednesday it is lifting COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Tokyo and 17 other prefectures as a wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant ebbs.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

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Suspected N.Korea missile 'explodes in mid-air' after launch near Pyongyang

North Korea launched a suspected missile that appeared to explode shortly after liftoff in the skies over Pyongyang on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, amid reports that the nuclear-armed North was seeking to test-fire its largest missile yet.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

North Wales aristocrat opens doors to his stately home for wealthy Japanese tourists

Lord Mostyn will even conduct the tours himself in Japanese after learning the language

Birmingham Post · Mar 16, 2022

Accor set to expand presence in Thailand

Accor is continuing to expand its footprint in Thailand with at least 17 additional hotels scheduled to open in five years.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022

RedHill, Kukbo Ink Oral Opaganib Licensing Pact For COVID-19 In South Korea

RedHill Biopharma Ltd (NASDAQ:RDHL) has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Kukbo Co Ltd for oral opaganib to treat COVID-19 in South Korea. Under the terms of the license agreement, which follows the previously announced strategic investment by Kukbo, RedHill will receive an upfront payment of $1.5 million. Redhill is eligible for up to $5.6 million…

Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022

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Pandemic wipes out 30 of Japan's ski resorts over 2 yrs

Thirty ski resorts in Japan have either been forced into bankruptcy or suspended operations over the past two years since the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 15, 2022

Microsoft Joins Other Investors In Raising Funds For This Blockchain Start-up

Blockchain start-up ConsenSys raised $450 million in a new round of funding that more than doubled its valuation to $7 billion, CNBC reports. Joseph Lubin founded ConsenSys. Lubin was also the co-founder of Ethereum, the blockchain platform behind ether, the second-biggest cryptocurrency. ConsenSys' most popular products include the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet and Infura,…

Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022

Bruno Fornaroli earns shock Socceroos gig

Star Perth Glory striker, Uruguayan Bruno Fornaroli, has earned a shock Socceroos call-up for Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

AAP · Mar 15, 2022

Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees

OSAKA -- Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 12 Japanese language and vocational training schools have formed a group to provide Japan-based Ukrainian refugees with free language lessons and other forms of support.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 15, 2022

JX Luxventure Inks Cross-Border Supply Agreement, Plans NFT Projects

JX Luxventure Ltd (NASDAQ:LLL) subsidiary JX Hainan entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement on a cross-border supply chain of duty-free merchandise with Aikayun Technology (Hainan) Co. Under the agreement, JX Hainan has secured an exclusive right to distribute cross-border products from Japan in the Hainan Island, amounting up to RMB1 billion. The…

Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022

Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced apart two engaged couples.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 15, 2022

Kyōsai review – wild satirical swipes at the western world

Like Hogarth on sake, the artist’s quirky works brilliantly satirise the human carnival of foreigners Japan opened itself to in the mid-19th century

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2022

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The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry

Japanese and U.S. Marines had their first airborne landing and combat training together Tuesday near Mt

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022

Long Refugee-Shy, Japan Prepares to Welcome Ukrainians

Japan said on Tuesday Ukrainian evacuees will be able to convert short-term entry visas into longer-term ones allowing them to work, the latest move by Tokyo, long refugee-shy, to welcome Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn land. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 hit more than…

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Suicides by women up in Japan for second year

The number of women who died by suicide in Japan rose for a second straight year in 2021 although the overall number of people who took their own lives in the country edged down, police said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022

Japan Fashion Magnate Maezawa Buys ‘Affectionate’ Robot Venture

Japanese fashion magnate Yusaku Maezawa is buying robotics startup Groove X, which makes an "affectionate" companion robot, saying on Tuesday he was drawn by its ability to "make people feel happy". A fund owned by Maezawa has taken a majority stake in the startup, founded by an alumni of SoftBank…

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Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Long refugee-shy, Japan prepares to welcome Ukrainians

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Ukraine crisis shows need to reform UN Security Council -Japan for min

Japan's foreign minister said on Tuesday Russia's invasion of Ukraine showed the need to reform the Security Council of the United Nations, on which the country holds a permanent seat.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Japanese, U.S. marines practise airborne assaults in sign of deepening cooperation

In a sign of deepening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, amphibious Japanese troops and U.S. Marines on Tuesday practised airborne landing assaults together for the first time.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Live updates: Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv

A series of Russian strikes hit a residential neighborhood of Ukraine’s capital, igniting a huge fire and frantic rescue effort in a 15-story Kyiv apartment building

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022

Japan to permit evacuees from Ukraine to work upon arrival

TOKYO: The Japanese government will allow Ukrainian evacuees displaced by Russia's invasion to work after they are accepted into the country, the justice minister said Tuesday.

RideApart · Mar 15, 2022

Why Ride On-Road When You Can Float With ALI’s Flying Bike?

A.L.I. Technologies, a startup based in Japan, is offering the XTurismo Limited Edition Hoverbike for around $700,000 USD, limited to 200 units.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says

Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia.

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