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(Adnkronos) – The planned 3.7 kilometre suspension bridge connecting Sicily to Italy’s mainland via the Strait of Messina is “a major infrastructure project that must go ahead,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday after prosecutors opened an corruption investigation into a

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Canada plans to take part in a joint project among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet as an observer, Japanese government sources said Wednesday. Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is scheduled to visit Britain

Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 10 (Jiji Press)–Four Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday, according to the Japan Coast Guard. This was the first such incursion since May 26. According to the

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese restaurant chain Matsuya Foods Co. launched its first permanent department-store outlet at Matsuya Co.’s store in the posh Ginza district in Tokyo on Wednesday, as the two “Matsuya” brands seek to synergies from their stepped-up collaboration. The

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–NTT Inc. said Wednesday that it will establish an investment fund this month to globally promote the IOWN next-generation communication infrastructure using optical technology. The fund is expected to total some 80 billion yen, with participation from South

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan and the United States have held working-level talks at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on extended deterrence, including the U.S. nuclear umbrella, reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation, the Japanese government said Wednesday. At the

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalized for treatment of an infectious disease and is expected to miss the central bank’s next policy-setting meeting set for Monday-Tuesday, the BOJ said Wednesday. Ueda is likely to stay

By Yuka Moriyama Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–As Japan and the Philippines prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations next month, a Tokyo-based Filipino folk dance troupe is uplifting Japanese audiences and bringing the two nations closer through the power of

Narita, Chiba Pref., June 10 (Jiji Press)–The operator of Narita International Airport demonstrated autonomous cargo towing in a restricted zone at the airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Wednesday. Aiming to introduce a practical Level 4 driverless freight transportation system

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Asics Corp. said Wednesday that it will spin off Onitsuka Tiger on Jan. 1 next year, as the Japanese sporting goods maker seeks to give the sneaker brand a more independent operating structure to boost sales. OT Group