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New law for boosting Japan’s economic security to enhance international collaboration

With China in mind, the government intends to create an information protection system on par with those in Western countries, thus supporting Japanese firms as they conduct…

  • Published: May 13, 20248:02 am
  • Author Kosuke Iwamoto
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East Japan Railway freezes plan to mothball more station ticket offices

JR East planned to shut down about 70% of the Midori-no-madoguchi ticket offices by 2025, but customers have complained that these offices often become congested due to the influx…

  • Published: May 10, 202411:43 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Beijing lashes out at Taiwan’s DPP authorities for currying favour with Tokyo

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a news briefing that some in Japan are clearly up to no good by preaching that "any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency…

  • Published: May 10, 202411:11 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda expresses positive outlook for Japan’s economy

The Bank of Japan will consider making adjustments to monetary policy, such as additional interest rate hikes, while monitoring economic conditions and actual price trends, in…

  • Published: May 9, 202412:23 pm
  • Author Tomoko Hatakeyama
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5.84 million elderly in Japan expected to have dementia in 2040

People with mild cognitive impairment, which is considered a precursor to dementia, are likewise expected to increase to 6.12 million in 2040.

  • Published: May 9, 202412:00 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Public institute in Japan develops AI capable of simultaneous interpretation

The government is expected to use the technology for international negotiations that deal with highly confidential information by around 2030.

  • Published: May 9, 202410:33 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Amid a labour crunch, Japan, South Korea open up to foreign workers

With both countries faced with imminent inadequate manpower, they turn their gaze to foreign workers in hopes of keeping their economies functioning.

  • Published: May 9, 20248:28 am
  • Author Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz, Assistant Editor
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Anime film “Your Name” producer referred to prosecutors for suspected violation of child prostitution law

The producer had previously been indicted on suspected child prostitution and child pornography offences.

  • Published: May 9, 20247:57 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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New Fantasy Springs area at Tokyo DisneySea unveiled to press

The area, which opens on June 6, will give visitors an opportunity to enjoy rides, restaurants and other attractions inspired by three animated Disney films: “Frozen,”…

  • Published: May 8, 20241:39 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan tells US that President Biden’s ‘xenophobia’ comment is regrettable

Last week, Mr Biden said “xenophobia” in economies from China to Japan and India was hobbling their growth, while arguing at a Washington fund-raising event that migration has…

  • Published: May 8, 20248:28 am
  • Author The Straits Times

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