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14 Maggio 2026

PM Takaichi Meets Co-Founder of U.S. Venture Capital Firm

Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, a major U.S. venture capital firm, at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Thursday. During the meeting, Horowitz said that the firm, officially AH
14 Maggio 2026

Japan’s Takaichi to Meet with S. Korean President Tues.

Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit South Korea for two days from Tuesday to hold a summit meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung for better bilateral ties, the Japanese government said Thursday. Takaichi and Lee are
14 Maggio 2026

Norovirus epidemic, France revokes cruise ship quarantine

(Adnkronos) – French authorities have lifted the quarantine for over 1,700 people on board the cruise ship anchored in Bordeaux, who were isolated after the death of a passenger and after more than 80 reported gastrointestinal symptoms likely due to a norovirus
14 Maggio 2026

INTERVIEW: UNDP Calls for Africa-Led Mineral Development

Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)–The U.N. Development Program’s Africa director has said that African countries should lead the development of critical mineral resources, such as rare earths. In a recent interview with Jiji Press, Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP assistant administrator and regional director,
14 Maggio 2026

Honda Logs 423.9-B.-Yen Net Loss for FY 2025

Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. on Thursday reported a consolidated net loss of 423.9 billion yen in fiscal 2025, which ended in March this year, amid sluggish demand for electric vehicles in North America. Honda fell into the red