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Beijing, April 22 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese trade organization headed by former House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono is planning to send a delegation to China from June 21 to 24, it was learned Wednesday. The Chinese side intends to accept the delegation

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday issued cease and desist orders to four road maintenance companies over bid-rigging on contracts for road-cleaning services commissioned by Metropolitan Expressway Co. The antimonopoly watchdog ordered two of the four companies, including

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation is urging the public to exercise caution when buying secondhand goods, warning that they may cause accidents such as explosions and fires. Over the five years through 2024, 310 accidents linked

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average finished at an all-time high Wednesday, buoyed by the strength of semiconductor-related components. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section climbed 236.69 points, or 0.40

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average finished at an all-time high Wednesday, buoyed by the strength of semiconductor-related components. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section climbed 236.69 points, or 0.40

(Adnkronos) – “The United States must stop its ‘ceasefire violation’ before any new round of negotiations.” So said the Iranian ambassador to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, to the Iranian website Shargh. “As soon as they lift the (naval) blockade, the next round

(Adnkronos) – “The United States must stop its ‘ceasefire violation’ before any new round of negotiations.” So said the Iranian ambassador to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, to the Iranian website Shargh. “As soon as they lift the (naval) blockade, the next round

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a state guest in late May, government officials said Wednesday. Marcos is expected to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and attend a banquet

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Four Japanese crew members of Japan-related vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have gone ashore, the Japanese transport ministry said Wednesday. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, the

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–A nationwide survey by the health ministry showed Wednesday that about 23 pct of some 13,000 sauna facilities across Japan do not have emergency buttons. In a notice dated Tuesday, the ministry asked local governments to strengthen their