Japan seen lagging in Covid-19 research papers
Some experts presume that this trend points to Japan’s low contribution to the international community and its declining research capacity in the field of infectious diseases.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Airborne microplastics being studied by Japanese researchers
The researchers have started monitoring the air in Japan and plan to conduct observations in Southeast Asia as early as this summer, as plastic pollution has become serious…
Chinese drills sound alarms in Japan, Taiwan
The Chinese military’s official newspaper reported that the military’s Eastern Theater Command conducted exercises in waters east and southwest of Taiwan on May 6-8.
Rising costs, declining tourists force up sweet prices across Japan
Already hit hard by a sharp drop in tourists in the face of the pandemic, confectioners are increasingly concerned that they may face additional price hikes due to the turmoil in…
Japan to seek alternative sources for crude oil
Russian oil accounts for only a small portion of Japan’s crude oil imports, however, if other countries also try to secure alternative sources, it could lead to further…
Japan must hasten discussions on strengthening regulations for smartphones
The paper says accelerating discussions on making regulations more concrete is a pressing task for the government.
China-Solomons security agreement sends shockwaves across region
Although details about the agreement have not been revealed, it will likely enable China to deploy military and police personnel to the South Pacific Ocean country.
3rd dose of vaccine provides 70% efficacy against Covid, study finds
The third dose helps prevent the onset of Covid-19 in 68.7 per cent of the cases, the study found.
Japan holds on to oil, gas interests in Russia’s Sakhalin, wary of China taking them
Exxon Mobil of the United States and Britain’s Shell, which held stakes in the projects, have announced their withdrawal. But Japanese companies will continue to participate.
Divisions within LDP over election candidates causes friction
Party leaders are trying to mend fences ahead of a House of Councillors election slated for the summer.