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1 Aprile 2026

Peru, magnitude 6 earthquake in the north

(Adnkronos) – A magnitude 6 earthquake on the Richter scale was felt in northern Peru, in the San Martin region. This was announced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), explaining that the epicenter was recorded at a depth of 108.8 kilometers,
1 Aprile 2026

Greenland, Nyt: US plans expansion of military presence

(Adnkronos) – The United States is negotiating with Denmark an expansion of its military presence in Greenland, with the aim of gaining access to three new sites on the island, including the former American bases of Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq. This is reported
1 Aprile 2026

JAL, ANA to Raise Fuel Surcharges in June, July

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will raise fuel surcharges for tickets issued in June and July, nearly doubling the rates from April and May, due to rising oil prices linked to the situation in Iran, it was
1 Aprile 2026

LDP Gives Up FY 2026 Budget Passage This Week

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday decided to give up on enacting the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill this week. Senior members of the LDP and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan agreed to hold
1 Aprile 2026

Japan FY 2025 New Car Sales Slip 0.9 Pct

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s new vehicle sales in fiscal 2025, which ended Tuesday, fell 0.9 pct from the previous year to 4,533,782 units, the first decline in four years, industry data showed Wednesday. While minivehicles performed well thanks to many new
1 Aprile 2026

Japan, France to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and French governments on Wednesday agreed to strengthen their cooperation on defense, sharing the view that the security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific is inseparable, given the deteriorating global security environment. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
1 Aprile 2026

Macron Cites De-risking as Shared Challenge for France, Japan

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that reducing dependence on specific countries, known as “de-risking,” for energy and resources is a shared challenge for France and Japan. Addressing a Japan-France economic forum held in Tokyo, Macron described the
1 Aprile 2026

Ogasawara Chief to Clarify Stance on N-Waste Site Survey

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–The Ogasawara village office said Wednesday that Mayor Masaaki Shibuya will later this month make locals know how he will respond to a government request for the village to allow a literature survey to examine the feasibility of
1 Aprile 2026

Takaichi, Macron Hold Summit Talks in Tokyo

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday, discussing ways to help ease Middle East tensions early amid fighting between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran. At the bilateral summit
1 Aprile 2026

Italy voices unwavering support for Ukraine

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani has underlined his country’s continuing commitment to a “just peace” between Ukraine and its invader Russia and and to the former Soviet Republic’s freedom, independence and European Union entry.  “I confirmed to President @ZelenskyyUa the
1 Aprile 2026

Japan Govt Names Chuo Univ.’s Asada as BOJ Board Member

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday appointed Toichiro Asada, professor emeritus at Chuo University, as a member of the Bank of Japan’s Policy Board. Asada will serve on the board for five years. His predecessor, Asahi Noguchi, stepped down
1 Aprile 2026

Japanese Companies Welcome New Employees

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Companies across Japan held entrance ceremonies for new employees Wednesday, the first day of the country’s new fiscal year, with fresh faces displaying enthusiasm despite global turmoil stemming from Middle East tensions and economic uncertainty at home. Some
1 Aprile 2026

Japan Big Maker Sentiment Improves for 4th Straight Quarter

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Business sentiment among large manufacturers in Japan improved for the fourth straight quarter, supported by solid demand related to artificial intelligence, including semiconductors and data centers, the Bank of Japan’s “tankan” survey for March showed Wednesday. The headline
1 Aprile 2026

KKR to Take Chip Materials Maker Taiyo Private

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–U.S. investment fund KKR will spend around 500 billion yen to take Taiyo Holdings Co. private, the Japanese semiconductor materials maker said Tuesday. KKR plans to launch a tender offer in early October to acquire all Taiyo shares
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