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(Adnkronos) – The BBC managed to infiltrate a network for the creation of false content against the pro-European PAS coalition on Telegram, in view of Sunday’s legislative elections in Moldova. Participants in the initiative, attributable to the pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor, who

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey for September, due out on Oct. 1, is expected to show slightly stronger business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers, after the United States lowered its tariffs on Japanese cars and auto

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Waleed Siam, the representative of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan, on Monday called on Japan to recognize Palestine as a state soon, following such moves by countries including Britain. The Palestinian ambassador’s call came after

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The United States’ possible deviation from the international framework for financial regulations would have undesirable consequences, Toshiyuki Miyoshi, a senior official at Japan’s Financial Services Agency, warned. “The United States has played a significant role” in financial regulations,

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five contenders filing their candidacies. The five, in order of candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi,

Osaka, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Kubota Corp. unveiled a concept model of its unmanned agriculture tractor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, at the World Exposition in Osaka, a city in western Japan, on Monday. It was the first time for a hydrogen-powered

Toyoake, Aichi Pref., Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The municipal assembly of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Monday passed an ordinance limiting daily leisure-related screen time for all residents to two hours. The ordinance, aimed at preventing excessive use of smartphones, personal

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan agreed Monday to share management know-how from the ongoing World Exposition in Osaka with Saudi Arabia, the 2030 Expo host. After meeting with relevant cabinet ministers from the Middle Eastern country in Tokyo, Japan’s industry minister Yoji

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Resona Bank and security company Alsok Co. will collaborate in helping Japanese local governments automate the collection of taxes and utility fees, people familiar with the matter told Jiji Press on Monday. The Japanese companies aim to help

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit an all-time closing high on Monday, partly aided by buying focused on semiconductor-related issues after their U.S. counterparts’ strong performances late last week. The key index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s