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WEBKyodo News Plus is an online publication delivering the latest news from Japan together with those stories from around the globe in which Japan plays a key role. Centering on content provided by Kyodo News, Japan’s leading news agency, our publication keeps readers abreast of the developments coming out of Japan that interest and …
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WEB3 days ago · Latest Japan stories from Japan. Kyodo News Plus is an online publication delivering the latest news from Japan together with those stories from around the globe in which Japan plays a key role. Centering on content provided by Kyodo News, Japan’s leading news agency, our publication keeps readers abreast of the …
New Japan PM seeks stronger security ties by phone with Biden ...
WEB4 days ago · LDP Ishiba elected Japan's new PM amid economic, security fears. Oct 3, 2024 | KYODO NEWS. Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba tells leaders of other countries, including U.S. President Joe Biden, during phone talks that he aims to strengthen security cooperation with their nations.
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 3, 2024
WEB4 days ago · TOKYO - Japan's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into the rapidly growing generative artificial intelligence market, aiming to promote fair competition amid dominance by U.S. tech giants in semiconductors and specialized personnel necessary for development. Fast-paced advancements in AI …
LDP Ishiba elected Japan's new PM amid economic, security fears
WEB5 days ago · LDP's Ishiba picks veterans, ex-PMs as execs for divided ruling party. Oct 2, 2024 | KYODO NEWS. Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Japan's new prime minister by parliament to replace Fumio Kishida, at a time of low public confidence in politics, a shaky economy and mounting security threats.
Japan irked by Russia's denial of alleged Sept. airspace breach
WEB4 days ago · Japan has alleged the Russian aircraft intruded the nation's airspace north of Rebun Island three times, with each intrusion lasting about 30 seconds to one minute, prompting Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets to fire a signal flare for the first time. Japan-Russia relations have worsened since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 1, 2024
WEB6 days ago · TOKYO - Japan's top currency diplomat pledged Tuesday to continue taking necessary measures to stabilize the movements of the yen, underscoring his willingness to intervene in the foreign exchange market if necessary. As his predecessor, Masato Kanda, oversaw bouts of yen-buying operations to prevent the currency's sharp fall in recent …