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23 Aprile 2026

Japan Ethylene Facility Operation Rate Hits Record Low in March

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–The operation rate of ethylene production facilities in Japan fell 7.1 percentage points from the previous month to a record low of 68.6 pct in March, the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association said Thursday. The decline came as many

23 Aprile 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Daito Trust Mulls Entering Postpartum Care Biz

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–Daito Trust Construction Co. is considering entering the accommodation-type postpartum care business by utilizing condominiums managed by its group, Jiji Press learned Thursday. Daito Trust will begin a trial in May, in collaboration with With Midwife Inc., which

23 Aprile 2026

Tehran, first revenues from Hormuz transit deposited in Central Bank

(Adnkronos) – The first revenues derived from transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited with the Iranian Central Bank. This was stated, without further details, by the second vice-speaker of the Tehran Parliament, Hamid Reza Haji Babaei. The news,

23 Aprile 2026

Slovakia announces resumption of crude oil arrival via Druzhba pipeline

(Adnkronos) – Slovakia announced today that it has resumed receiving Russian oil following repairs guaranteed by Kyiv to the Druzhba pipeline, which was damaged by a Russian attack in January in a section of the infrastructure in western Ukraine. “The flow of

23 Aprile 2026

Lebanon, journalist killed, Beirut denounces ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’

(Adnkronos) – Outrage and condemnation in Lebanon for the killing of journalist Amal Khalil in Tiri, southern Lebanon. The Lebanese head of state, Joseph Aoun, “expressed his sorrow” and, as reported by the presidency on X, accused Israel of “deliberately and systematically

23 Aprile 2026

Gender Equality Perception Gap Found in Japan News Industry

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–There is a wide gender gap in perceptions of workplace equality among male and female workers at newspapers and press agencies, a survey by the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association showed Thursday. The survey “highlights challenges facing

23 Aprile 2026

Oil Leak Found at Tokyo Theme Park Ride during Fatal Accident Probe

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have found an oil leak in the hydraulic system of an attraction of an amusement park in the Japanese capital where a fatal accident occurred on Tuesday, investigative sources said Thursday. A 24-year-old female employee died

23 Aprile 2026

Tajani unveils new plaques honouring deceased foreign ministry staff for bravery

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani, Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Gariwo Foundation president Gabriele Nissi were on Thursday set to unveil five new plaques honouring late foreign ministry staff for “exceptional courage and protection of others”, according to a statement. The

23 Aprile 2026

Forest Fires Continue in Northeastern Japan Town

Otsuchi, Iwate Pref., April 23 (Jiji Press)–Wildfires that broke out on Wednesday in two locations in the northeastern Japan town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, continued into Thursday, burning a total of about 200 hectares, according to the town government. The town government

23 Aprile 2026

Japan Govt Cites Weakening Consumer Mind in Monthly Report

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Thursday underlined the need to keep a close watch on weakening consumer sentiment amid concerns about the economic outlook due to tensions in the Middle East. “Private consumption shows movements of picking up,” the

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