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Apr 09 2024
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The US must seize this week’s opportunity with Japan and the Philippines
This week, President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, two close allies of the United States. On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address a joint meeting of Congress, a rare honor and symbolic of the most important U.S. bilateral relationship in Asia. Also on Thursday, Biden will meet with the president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Washington ExaminerApr 06 2024
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Williams' woes continue as Albon crashes out in Japan
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 7, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and drivers are seen on the first corner at the start of the race REUTERS/Issei Kato Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 3 of 3 Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 7, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and
ReutersApr 11 2024
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Philippines Eyes $100B in Deals From US, Japan Summit
The Philippines is eyeing around $100 billion in investment deals in the next five to 10 years from the country's trilateral summit with the United States and Japan, the presidential office said in a statement, quoting its ambassador to Washington. The investments would cover a range of different sectors including energy and digital infrastructure, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)
Newsmax (News)Apr 19 2024
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Japan-based restaurant group opens first US location in Back Bay
”Obviously, Boston has a lot of famous universities,” Tanaka said. “I think those kind of intellectually curious people will enjoy our cultural experience and the food experience.” But Food & Life Companies, a publicly-traded Japanese firm with over 1,000 restaurants across Asia, chose Boston as its first US outpost, with its sushi restaurant’s grand opening next week. That’s because of
The Boston GlobeMar 14 2024
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Japan discharge encourages U.N.
FUTABA, Japan -- The head of the U.N. atomic agency observed firsthand the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's ongoing radioactive wastewater discharges for the first time since the contentious program began months ago and called it an "encouraging start." International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi watched treated radioactive water being mixed with massive amounts of
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteApr 21 2024
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Japan and South Korea could coordinate currency intervention, but they may need U.S. support
Investors have been monitoring for potential intervention in the Japanese yen, but recent comments have triggered discussion about "coordinated intervention" with South Korea. The Japanese yen has hovered around 34-year lows against the U.S. dollar. The currency has struggled, slipping past 150, since the Bank of Japan raised rates in March. Meanwhile, the South Korean won recently slipped to
CNBCApr 10 2024
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida Push for Closer Ties to Counter China
President Biden huddled with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as the two leaders sought to strengthen their security ties in the Pacific as a counterweight to China.
With Biden welcoming Kishida to the White House on Wednesday, the two countries outlined plans to upgrade U.S.-Japanese military cooperation amid concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program and China’s effort to
Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 24 2024
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Japan Gas Association expects LNG prices to rise, tracking oil, if Strait of Hormuz blocked
TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - Japan Gas Association members anticipate limited impact on their liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement in the event of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, but expects gas prices would rise due to higher oil prices, its chairman said on Wednesday. Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if it deems necessary to protect itself from Israel. Iran launched
ReutersApr 19 2024
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SAP BrandVoice: Learn How Digital Eco-Farming Revitalizes Japan’s Rural Communities
Like other industrial nations, Japan has been facing massive demographic challenges in its agriculture sector. An aging population and a lack of younger individuals entering the sector to replace them have led to farms being abandoned and fields lying fallow. Japan’s government has realized the demographical issue, of course, as it touches not only on the agricultural sector. To revitalize
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