Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said on Tuesday that it will soon promulgate the revised Imperial House Law, which the country’s parliament approved on Friday. The decision by the cabinet means that the revised law will likely take effect in

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Financial Services Agency and the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday released an updated version of the country’s corporate governance, calling on executives to spend more on projects aimed at promoting growth. The revised code urges boards

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Paraguay on a nine-day trip from Aug. 18, according to a plan approved by the Japanese government at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. With this year marking the

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted its annual economic and fiscal policy guidelines, vowing to achieve a strong economy through increased public and private investment in strategic areas. The Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s coalition partner, had the most assets among party leaders who are members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, Japan’s parliament,

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it has confirmed that the Chinese navy conducted firing exercises within Japan’s exclusive economic zone on Sunday. It was the first time that the ministry had publicly acknowledged such a drill by the

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Assets held by the 465 members of Japan’s House of Representatives who won seats in the lower chamber of the Diet, the country’s parliament, in February’s general election averaged 32.78 million yen, a Jiji Press tally showed Tuesday.

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it has confirmed that the Chinese navy conducted firing exercises within Japan’s exclusive economic zone on Sunday. It was the first time that the ministry had publicly acknowledged such a drill by the

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–When the Social Democratic Party launched its new leadership team in late April, party leader Mizuho Fukushima sought to present an image of renewal for a party she has led for a combined 15 years. So far, however,

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese research team including the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo aims to carry out clinical research to temporarily transplant pig kidneys to a human fetus with a severe kidney disease. The team is fully starting

Chino, Nagano Pref., July 21 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. President Kenta Kon has vowed to advance collaboration with business partners to reinforce the leading Japanese automaker’s earning power through cost reductions and other measures. “There is still room for improvement,” such as

(Adnkronos) – This morning on the island of Krk (Veglia), in Croatia, a woman was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm that affected some areas of the Kvarner. According to reports from the Croatian agency Hina, the woman was transported to the

(Adnkronos) – Career diplomat Andreina Marsella has taken up her post as Italy’s new envoy to Lativa, the foreign ministry wrote Monday on X in a congratulatory note.  “Congratulations to Andreina Marsella, new Ambassador of Italy in Latvia,” read the post.  In

(Adnkronos) – Laura Egoli is Italy’s new envoy to European Union candidate country Montenegro, the foreign ministry wrote Monday on X, wishing the career diplomat well in her new posting.  “Congratulations to @LauraEgoli, new ambassador of Italy to Montenegro,” read the post. 

(Adnkronos) – Indian police used tear gas and batons to prevent thousands of supporters of the anti-government “cockroach” movement from marching towards the parliament in New Delhi, according to Ndtv and other Indian media, which report several people slightly injured on both

(Adnkronos) – Russia has expelled Italy’s military attache in Moscow and one of his associates in an injustified “act of blatant retaliation” for the explusion earlier this month from Italy of two Russian military attaches whom Rome prosecutors accused of spying, foreign

(Adnkronos) – Greece, so far spared from the scorching temperatures that have hit Western Europe, is preparing for its first summer heatwave, with temperatures set to rise up to 42 degrees, according to Ert, the Greek public television. Exceptionally high temperatures are

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni and her Portugese counterpart Luis Montenegro agreed on Monday to renew bilateral relations in all areas including cooperation in Africa, and during talks in Rome the two countries signed an accord to foster “even more stable

(Adnkronos) – The Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is expected today in Islamabad, Pakistan, a country that is playing a mediating role between Tehran and Washington. This was stated by a source from the Pakistani Interior Ministry to AFP, explaining that the

(Adnkronos) – Over 1,200 people have fled a new and vast fire raging north of Madrid, which has already burned more than 26,000 hectares of land, according to firefighters. The fire broke out on Thursday in a mountainous, wooded area near the

(Adnkronos) – Dozens of people have drowned after a boat capsized in Jigawa state, northwestern Nigeria. Authorities told AFP. According to police spokesman Shi’isu Adam, up to 40 people died yesterday, “including women and children, as their boat crossed the river.” So

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Crown Princess Kiko on Monday attended a charity concert aimed at supporting patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a state-designated intractable disease, and their relatives. The concert, held at Toppan Hall in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, was hosted

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–Honda Motor Co. said Monday that the major Japanese automaker and its Chinese partner, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., or GAC Group, have signed an agreement to extend the contract term of their joint venture business until 2038. Amid

Hengchun, Taiwan, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A search for the remains of former Japanese troops and others who died in the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines during the Pacific War, part of World War II, started on the coast of Hengchun,

(Adnkronos) – The Philippine armed forces have accused the Chinese Coast Guard of hitting a Filipino sailor with a baton near a grounded ship that has long served as a garrison for Manila in the disputed South China Sea. According to the

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A high tariff policy introduced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cripple Japanese automakers. In July last year, the Japanese and U.S. governments agreed that the U.S. tariffs on products from Japan would be

(Adnkronos) – Russian forces launched glide bombs towards Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing two people and injuring 42 others, including eight children, according to authorities. The glide bombs hit a five-story residential building and a nine-story building in the city. The attack destroyed two