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Kishida hopeful of improved ties with Seoul after Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win

"I intend to closely work with the new president to improve Japan-South Korea ties," Kishida said, underscoring that a healthy relationship between the countries is ...
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Japan may label Russia as a ‘challenge’ in security strategy revision

The country is currently identified in the national security strategy as a "partner" with which Tokyo will promote peace and stability in the international community.
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Impact of Ukraine invasion reverberating through Asia, factory floor to the world

Makers of products as diverse as clothes hangers, guitar amplifiers and drinking fountains for pets are already feeling the latest squeeze.
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Japan wholesale prices rose at record pace even before war in Ukraine

The latest data suggests inflationary pressures were building even before war in Ukraine triggered a broad surge in commodity prices.
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They died by a bridge in Ukraine. This is their story.

When the mortar shell hit, the family were about 12 yards away from the crater it left. They had no chance.
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SoftBank unit plans NFT mall to grow global presence

Z Holdings, which makes the bulk of its revenue through mobile ads and spending, plans to expand by tapping a five-year budget of roughly ¥500 ...
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South Korea’s next leader: A political novice with a hawkish stance on Pyongyang

Yoon Suk-yeol "built his reputation as a fierce fighter against power abuse, not a conventional democratic leader who would value negotiation," one expert said.
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The humble cough drop could be used to map omicron’s spread

Soaring sales of lozenges, gargles and other over-the-counter medication has squeezed supplies — even in countries where cases are falling.
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Yoon Suk-yeol likely to warm up to Tokyo-Seoul ties, but wartime history issues remain

Given Yoon's call for improved ties with Japan and the security dynamics sparked by Russia's aggression in Ukraine, he has been seen as a more ...
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‘Lost generation’ feared as COVID school closures fuel inequality

Without urgent action, many countries around the world could end up without the skilled workers they need for their future development.