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12 Marzo 2026

Rohm, Toshiba to Begin Power Semiconductor Merger Talks

Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)–Rohm Co. and Toshiba Corp. will begin talks on the possible merger of their power semiconductor operations, it was learned Thursday. The move comes as automotive parts maker Denso Corp. is seeking to acquire Rohm, whose special committee
12 Marzo 2026

Lower House Panel to Vote on FY 2026 Budget Bill Fri.

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–The Budget Committee of Japan’s House of Representatives decided Thursday to vote on the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill on Friday, amid objections from the opposition camp. The decision was made under the authority of the committee’s chairman,
12 Marzo 2026

Lebanon: Italy gives €10m to aid displaced civilians

(Adnkronos) – The Italian foreign ministry’s overseas aid agency will channel 10 million euros to help at least 750,000 people who have fled their homes since Israel earlier began retaliatory missile strikes last week targeting pro-Iran group Hezbollah in Beirut’s southern suburbs
12 Marzo 2026

ME: Mosque set on fire in West Bank, police investigate

(Adnkronos) – A fire was set in a mosque in the village of Duma, West Bank, whose walls were also vandalized with graffiti. This was announced by local police, who have opened an investigation and stressed that ”security forces strongly condemn incidents
12 Marzo 2026

Japanese Chemical Makers Cutting Ethylene Output

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese chemical manufacturers have begun reducing ethylene production amid the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. On Thursday, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. and Asahi Kasei Corp. announced that they have lowered the operational rate at their joint facility
12 Marzo 2026

Japan to Work on De-escalating Middle East Tensions: Kihara

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Thursday that the government will engage in various diplomatic efforts to swiftly de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. “Peace and stability in the Middle East are extremely important for Japan,” he
12 Marzo 2026

Honda Expects Up to 690 B. Yen in Net Loss for FY 2025

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that it expects to post a consolidated net loss of 420 billion to 690 billion yen in fiscal 2025 ending this month. The automaker revised down its estimate from a net profit
12 Marzo 2026

Samurai Japan to Face Venezuela in WBC Quarterfinals

Miami, March 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese national baseball team, nicknamed Samurai Japan, is set to face Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Saturday. On Wednesday, Venezuela lost its final Pool D game to the Dominican Republic, finishing
12 Marzo 2026

Nissan to Launch Robotaxi Service with Uber

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will launch a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo in partnership with U.S. ride-hailing service provider Uber Technologies Inc. The Japanese automaker plans to begin test operations of the robotaxi service in the
12 Marzo 2026

Senior Officials Recall Challenges as Female Workers in Japan

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Two senior public servants recalled challenges for female workers from their own experiences, nearly 40 years after Japan enforced the law on equal opportunity and treatment between men and women in employment in April 1986. Tokyo Vice Governor
12 Marzo 2026

Senior Officials Recall Challenges as Female Workers in Japan

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Two senior public servants recalled challenges for female workers from their own experiences, nearly 40 years after Japan enforced the law on equal opportunity and treatment between men and women in employment in April 1986. Tokyo Vice Governor
12 Marzo 2026

Emperor, Empress to Visit Netherlands, Belgium in June

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are preparing to visit the Netherlands and Belgium from mid- to late June, the Japanese government said Thursday. The Imperial Family has long-standing friendships with the royal families of the two European
12 Marzo 2026

Emperor, Empress to Visit Netherlands, Belgium in June

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are preparing to visit the Netherlands and Belgium from mid- to late June, the Japanese government said Thursday. The Imperial Family has long-standing friendships with the royal families of the two European
12 Marzo 2026

Takaichi Cabinet Approval Falls to 59.3 Pct: Jiji Poll

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–The public approval rate for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet dropped 4.5 percentage points from the previous month to 59.3 pct in March, a Jiji Press survey showed Thursday. The rate fell to the lowest level since
12 Marzo 2026

Takaichi Cabinet Approval Falls to 59.3 Pct: Jiji Poll

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–The public approval rate for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet dropped 4.5 percentage points from the previous month to 59.3 pct in March, a Jiji Press survey showed Thursday. The rate fell to the lowest level since
12 Marzo 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Aioi Nissay to Utilize Driving Data in Uzbekistan

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. will launch a business to collect and utilize automobile driving data in Uzbekistan, Jiji Press learned Thursday. The company aims to begin selling onboard equipment and offering related services in the Central
12 Marzo 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Aioi Nissay to Utilize Driving Data in Uzbekistan

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. will launch a business to collect and utilize automobile driving data in Uzbekistan, Jiji Press learned Thursday. The company aims to begin selling onboard equipment and offering related services in the Central
12 Marzo 2026

Honda Expects Up to 690 B. Yen in Net Loss for FY 2025

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that it expects to post a consolidated net loss of 420 billion to 690 billion yen in fiscal 2025 ending this month. The automaker revised down its estimate from a net profit
12 Marzo 2026

48 Pct of Japanese Oppose Exporting Lethal Weapons: Jiji Poll

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Nearly half of Japanese people oppose lifting their country’s export ban on lethal weapons, a Jiji Press public opinion poll showed Thursday. In the March survey, 48.2 pct of respondents rejected the ruling coalition’s proposal to allow exports
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