The Latest Breaking News from Japan

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Novavax COVID Shot Authorized In Australia, Zymeworks Restructures, Orphan Drug Designation For Marker's Pancreatic Cancer Drug

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Jan 20, 2022

Japan open women's Asian Cup title defence against Myanmar without COVID-infected star striker

PUNE: With a host of quality players in their ranks, two-time defending champions Japan would look for all the points when they open their campaign against Myanmar in the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022

Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for COVID ahead of women's Asian Cup: Report

PUNE: Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi will miss the first few matches of her team's title defence at the AFC Women's Asian Cup testing positive for COVID-19, according to a report.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022

Alesi feeling Super Formula title "expectations" at TOM'S

Giuliano Alesi is convinced he has the potential to be part of this year’s Super Formula title battle, after being handed the chance to race full-time for TOM’S in 2022.

Motorsport · Jan 20, 2022

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 · Jan 20, 2022

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 · Jan 20, 2022

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 · Jan 20, 2022

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 · Jan 20, 2022

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 · Jan 20, 2022

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 · Jan 20, 2022