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What would Japanese intervention to boost a weak yen look like?
WHAT HAPPENS FIRST? When Japanese authorities escalate their verbal warnings to say they “stand ready to act decisively” against speculative…
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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare
A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing health scare reported on Thursday (Mar 28)…
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Two deaths linked to Japan health supplement scare
“NEED FOR A RESPONSE” Health Minister Keizo Takemi said on Tuesday that the government had told Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to “promptly…
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Japan drugmaker reports death after health supplement recall
TOKYO:Â A Japanese drugmaker said on Tuesday (Mar 26) it is investigating one death from kidney dysfunction potentially linked to health…
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Kim’s sister says North Korea will reject any contact with Japan: KCNA
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister said on Tuesday (Mar 26) Pyongyang would reject “any contact or…
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Japan’s Cabinet approves fighter jet exports
TOKYO: Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday (Mar 26) eased strict transfer rules for military equipment to allow the export of next-generation…
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Health supplements recalled as 26 hospitalised in Japan
TOKYO:Â A Japanese drugmaker said on Monday (Mar 25) that 26 people had been hospitalised in relation to health supplements the…
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North Korea says Japan PM requested summit with Kim Jong Un
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister said on Monday (Mar 25) that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
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Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says
TOKYO : Japan will work to strengthen its defence and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said…
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North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
However, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Thursday that North Korea didn’t want to host the match over fears of…
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