The model for Asia’s Quad? The Beatles, says Japan’s top diplomat
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- As Asia's "Quad" powers search for ways to define the group, Japan's foreign minister has…
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Bank of Japan’s next chief says monetary easing ‘appropriate’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Bank of Japan's long-standing monetary easing policies are "appropriate", its next governor Kazuo Ueda told…
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‘Cautious’ Ueda nominated next Bank of Japan governor
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Tuesday 2/14/2023 by Etienne BALMER / Katie Forster Economics professor Kazuo Ueda was nominated Tuesday…
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Japan GDP rebounds less than expected in fourth quarter
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Tuesday 2/14/2023 Japan's economy expanded just 0.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022, a…
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Philippines’ Marcos strikes defense, infrastructure deals in Tokyo
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defence and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, as the…
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ASEAN in Focus – Full broadcast: Feb. 8, 2023
ASEAN in Focus - Full broadcast: Feb. 8, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-44fhtadPA
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Japan rolls out ‘humble and lovable’ delivery robots
by Natsuko FUKUE / Tomohiro OSAKI Agence France-Presse FUJISAWA, Japan (AFP) -- "Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps…
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Japanese ‘Luffy’ criminal ringleaders deported from Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Two of the four suspects believed to be behind a spate of robberies and telephone fraud…
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Renault, Nissan boards approve ‘rebalanced’ alliance
by Taimaz SZIRNIKS The boards of French automaker Renault and Japanese partner Nissan have approved a major overhaul of their…
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Sushi conveyor belt pranks spark outrage in Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A handful of unhygienic pranks at sushi conveyor belt restaurants in Japan have sparked stock slumps,…
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NATO chief hails Japan plans to expand defense spending
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- NATO's chief on Wednesday applauded Japan's plan to double its defense spending, saying that the pledge…
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Japan and NATO pledge ‘firm’ response to China, Russia threats
Japan and NATO must "remain united and firm" in the face of security threats posed by China, North Korea…
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