Global shipbuilding industry finds itself in turbulent waters
Global demand for shipping has been growing alongside shipbuilding, after it temporarily plummeted due to the pandemic.
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Icicle spectacle illuminated in Japan’s Saitama Prefecture
The icicles are said to be exceptionally resplendent in the light show because this year has been particularly cold.
Japan’s coronavirus infections top 10,000 for first time since September
Tokyo also confirmed 2,198 new infections on the day, topping 2,000 for the first time in four months.
Shorter Covid-19 quarantine eyed for close contacts in Japan
The move is partly based on concerns that it will be difficult to provide medical services if doctors and nurses are identified as close contacts.
Survey set to start at Fukushima plant No. 1 reactor containment vessel
The information obtained in the survey will be used for studies on ways to remove the debris.
Kono keeps eye on presidency as he reforms LDP’s public relations
He has said openly that “the LDP’s ability to convey its message is worse than Komeito and the Japanese Communist Party.”
Twin panda cubs make debut at Ueno Zoo
The cubs weighed about 100 grams each when born, but have since grown to around 13-14 kilograms.
Japan aims to expedite booster rollout, reinforce medical services
PM Fumio Kishida said 18 million doses of the Moderna vaccine had been ordered so the rollout schedule for the general public could be expedited.
Japan pursues ‘freedom of navigation’ to deter China
The Japanese government has expressed its support for the US freedom of navigation program.
Japan firefighter punished for YouTube side hustle
The man's salary was cut in punishment for contravening a law limiting public workers' engagement in commercial activities.