Japan to accept more workers from Central Asia
The Foreign Minister is expected to announce the policy in a meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and five Central Asian nations of the former Soviet bloc.
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Spur households to use their assets to stimulate economy
Methods to secure tax revenue must be explored while not hindering the spread of EVs as a way toward decarbonization.
Japanese expedition team plans to extract ‘world’s oldest ice’ in Antarctica
In Japan’s third excavation, the National Institute of Polar Research and other organizations are to bore down about 2,735 meters to extract the world’s oldest ice.
China expresses displeasure at Japan’s revision of 3 key defence documents
Pundits have pointed out the possibility of the East Asian superpower further ramping up its military activities in areas around the neighbouring country.
MUFG Bank to invest in space business
The bank aims to expand its partnerships with companies that collect and analyse data obtained from satellites and strengthen its space-related business.
Funeral guidance for Covid victims to be eased
Under the current guidelines corpses are supposed to be kept in body bags to mitigate the spread of the disease, but this is expected to be scrapped.
Covid-19 classification discussions to get into full swing in Japan
The country is contemplating lowering Covid-19’s classification from its current level as the second-most severe category to the same level as seasonal influenza.
Japan Foreign Chief Hayashi Planning to Visit China by Year-End
It will be the first trip to China by a Japanese foreign minister since December 2019.
Uniqlo to raise prices for spring, summer clothing
The move comes in response to soaring materials costs and a weak yen.
Newest meat substitute created from rice bran
A Japanese scientist has managed to turn defatted rice bran into a high protein food.