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31 Maggio 2026

Japan’s Koizumi Defends Removal of Arms Exports Ban

Singapore, May 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Sunday the recent revisions of the country’s three principles on defense equipment transfers and their implementation guidelines, which have basically made its arms exports possible, will help boost deterrence in the region.
31 Maggio 2026

Japan to Ban Cannabis Ingredient CBN from June

Tokyo, May 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s health ministry is set to ban the production, sale, possession and use of cannabinol, or CBN, an ingredient derived from cannabis, from June. An animal experiment conducted following reports of apparent health hazards associated with CBN has
31 Maggio 2026

Japan Ruling, Opposition Parties at Odds over Extra Budget

Tokyo, May 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling and opposition parties are divided over the government’s draft fiscal 2026 supplementary budget, for which parliamentary debates are set to start Wednesday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to have the extra budget enacted quickly. While a
31 Maggio 2026

INTERVIEW: Embattled Nidec to Suspend Biz Acquisitions

Kyoto, May 31 (Jiji Press)–Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida has said the major Japanese motor maker will suspend business acquisitions for the time being to focus its efforts on reconstructing the firm rocked by accounting and product quality fraud. Business acquisitions have
30 Maggio 2026

Japan, Others Demand Implementation of N. Korea Sanctions

Tokyo, May 30 (Jiji Press)–A total of 10 countries, including Japan, the United States, South Korea and Britain, have issued a joint statement demanding the implementation of sanctions against North Korea, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday. The statement called on a committee
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