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12 Marzo 2026

Japanese Chemical Makers Cutting Ethylene Output

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese chemical manufacturers have begun reducing ethylene production amid the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. On Thursday, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. and Asahi Kasei Corp. announced that they have lowered the operational rate at their joint facility
12 Marzo 2026

Japan to Work on De-escalating Middle East Tensions: Kihara

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Thursday that the government will engage in various diplomatic efforts to swiftly de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. “Peace and stability in the Middle East are extremely important for Japan,” he
12 Marzo 2026

Samurai Japan to Face Venezuela in WBC Quarterfinals

Miami, March 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese national baseball team, nicknamed Samurai Japan, is set to face Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Saturday. On Wednesday, Venezuela lost its final Pool D game to the Dominican Republic, finishing
12 Marzo 2026

Nissan to Launch Robotaxi Service with Uber

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will launch a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo in partnership with U.S. ride-hailing service provider Uber Technologies Inc. The Japanese automaker plans to begin test operations of the robotaxi service in the