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Nissan reports first full-year net profit in three years

Tokyo (AFP) - Nissan reported a positive full-year net profit for the first time in three years on Thursday, citing cost-saving efforts and a stronger US market, but issued cautious forecasts.

AFP

SoftBank reports record $13 bn full-year net loss

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's SoftBank Group on Thursday logged a record annual net loss after a bruising period that saw its assets hit by a US tech-share rout and a regulatory crackdown in China.

AFP

Japan PM Kishida pledges further cooperation with EU on Russia

Tokyo earlier this week announced it would phase out imports of Russian oil.

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Russia 'most direct threat to world order': EU's von der Leyen

Tokyo (AFP) - Top European officials warned Thursday that Russia poses the "most direct threat" to world order and urged China to play a more constructive role on the international stage as they held talks in Tokyo.

AFP

EU to help break blockade on Ukraine’s Odesa to free up grain exports

The European Commission said Thursday it would help Ukraine break the Russian blockade on the port city of Odesa, where thousands of tonnes of grain destined for the global market remains trapped. UN and EU officials have warned that Russia’s continuing siege of the southern port risks causing a global…

France 24

Japanese writer who documented WWII Tokyo firebombing dies

Katsumoto Saotome, a Japanese writer who gathered the accounts of survivors of the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo in World War II to raise awareness of the massive civilian deaths and the importance of peace, has died

The Independent UK

Tokyo's stylish toilets inspire director Wim Wenders

Tokyo (AFP) - From American road trips to modern dance and the pope, German director Wim Wenders' films are nothing if not eclectic, and his latest inspiration is Tokyo's public toilets.

AFP

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Finnish PM says NATO decision will focus on safety of citizens

Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, said on Wednesday that if her nation takes the historic step to apply to join the NATO alliance, it will be for the security of its own citizens.

Reuters

Tokyo to recognize same-sex unions but not as legal marriage

Japan’s capital has announced it will start recognizing same-sex partnerships to ease the burdens faced by residents in their daily lives, but the unions will not be considered legal marriages

The Independent UK

Japan government says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained

TOKYO: Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday, with the approach of summer increasing the risk of heatstroke.

Bangkok Post

Where's the money? Japan town sues after $360,000 subsidy mix-up

Tokyo (AFP) - A Japanese town that accidentally sent a resident $360,000 in financial aid said on Wednesday it has been forced to file a lawsuit after the recipient refused to return the funds.

AFP

Toyota posts record full-year net profit, forecasts cautious

Tokyo (AFP) - Toyota on Wednesday posted a record full-year net profit helped by strong sales and a cheaper yen, but issued cautious forecasts as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine disrupt supply chains.

AFP

Tokyo to recognise same-sex partnerships from November

Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo will begin recognising same-sex partnerships from November after revising current rules, officials said Wednesday, becoming the largest city in Japan to do so.

AFP

Frugal Japanese tighten their belts as prices rise, yen slides

Japan’s household spending fell 2.3 percent in March compared with the previous year.

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Okinawan music and dance, old and new, on stage in Tokyo

A festival of Okinawan performing arts was recently held at the National Theatre in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa Prefecture to Japanese sovereignty.

AFP

Sony logs record full-year sales but keeps forecast cautious

Tokyo (AFP) - Sony on Tuesday reported its best-ever sales in the financial year to March thanks to strong results in movies, electronics and music, but offered a cautious forecast as supply chain disruption continues.

AFP

Nintendo annual net profit solid but outlook cautious

Tokyo (AFP) - Nintendo on Tuesday reported a solid net profit for the financial year to March on the strong performance of its blockbuster Switch console, but issued a cautious forecast.

AFP

Sony logs record full-year sales but net profit dips

Tokyo (AFP) - Sony on Tuesday reported its best-ever sales in the financial year to March thanks to strong results in movies, electronics and music, while net profit dipped 14 percent from the previous year's record high.

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Bitcoin falls below $30,000, lowest since July 2021

London (AFP) - Bitcoin slumped below $30,000 for the first time since July 2021 on Tuesday as cryptocurrencies track sinking markets with investors spooked by aggressive US monetary tightening and surging inflation.

The Hindu

With improved technique, Annu Rani ready for the Worlds

Her National record on Sunday has taken her to the third spot in this year’s World list

The Independent UK

Laura Collett lauds ‘unbelievable’ strength of GB eventing after Badminton win

British riders filled the top seven places at the Badminton Horse Trials.

AFP

World champ Coleman wins first 100m after ban

Tokyo (AFP) - US sprint star Christian Coleman took first place in his 100-metre debut after returning from a ban for breaching anti-doping rules, clocking a "pretty decent" 10.09sec in Tokyo on Sunday.

Daily Record

Music fans in for a treat as guitarist returns to his Paisley roots

Tony McManus has played prestigious venues in Tokyo, Sydney and New York

AAP

Browning third in the 100m in Tokyo

Rohan Browning and Georgia Griffith were among the Australians to claim podium finishes at the golden grand prix meet in Tokyo.

ABC News

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Liz Cambage told Nigerian players to 'go back to your Third World country' during a training game

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea claims that Liz Cambage caused a confrontation with Nigerian basketballers in a training game before the Tokyo Olympics, telling them to "go back to your Third World country".

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