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24 Luglio 2026

Ruling Parties of Japan, Singapore Agree to Bolster Cooperation

Singapore, July 24 (Jiji Press)–Koichi Hagiuda, executive acting secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Desmond Lee, chairman of Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party, on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between the two parties. The signing took
24 Luglio 2026

Rare Earths Collected off Japan Island Contain Key Elements

Tokyo, July 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology said Friday that about 54 pct of the rare earths collected off Minamitorishima, Japan’s easternmost island, were medium and heavy rare earths, which are essential for high-tech products. The agency,
24 Luglio 2026

Japan’s Diet Enacts Referendum Reform Bill

Tokyo, July 24 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, Japan’s parliament, on Friday enacted a bill to ease the requirements on appointing poll watchers for national referendums on amending the Constitution. The bill to revise the national referendum law was approved by a majority vote
24 Luglio 2026

Mercury Hits 40 Degrees in Central Japan for 4th Day in Row

Tokyo, July 24 (Jiji Press)–Temperatures in the Tokai central Japan region hit 40 degrees Celsius or higher for the fourth straight day on Friday, tying the longest such streak recorded in the country, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The mercury reached
24 Luglio 2026

Nichirei Fully Resumes Cyberattack-Affected Operations

Tokyo, July 24 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese frozen food maker Nichirei Corp. said Friday that it has fully resumed operations, lifting order restrictions imposed following a cyberattack. The cyberattack-related disruptions in logistics and other operations are expected to be resolved in about 10
24 Luglio 2026

2 Regional Banks in Ehime Pref. to Integrate Biz Next April

Matsuyama, Ehime Pref., July 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese regional lenders Iyogin Holdings Inc. and Ehime Bank, both in the western prefecture of Ehime, said Friday that they have reached a basic agreement to integrate their operations next April. Through the integration, Iyogin Holdings
24 Luglio 2026

Japan Sets Up Panel on Oil Product Stockpiles

Tokyo, July 24 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s trade ministry said Friday that it has set up a working group to examine measures for stockpiling oil products, including naphtha, and diversifying crude oil procurement sources. The working group will discuss mid- and long-term strategies in
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