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13 Marzo 2026

French, Indonesian Presidents to Visit Japan

Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)–The French and Indonesian presidents will make their respective official trips to Japan from later this month for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Friday. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to
13 Marzo 2026

Japan to Spur Private Investment with ODA: White Paper

Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan will use its official development assistance to induce private-sector investment in developing countries, an annual government report said Friday. The 2025 white paper on cooperation and development noted ODA’s pump-priming effects for expanding private investment in aid
13 Marzo 2026

Japan OKs Bills for Full Coverage of Childbirth Costs

Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Friday bills aimed at introducing a system under which public health insurance will fully cover childbirth costs. The bills on medical insurance system reform also feature a program asking patients
13 Marzo 2026

FOCUS: Nagoya Station Maglev Redevelopment Delayed Again

Nagoya, March 13 (Jiji Press)–Dark clouds are gathering over a major redevelopment project around Nagoya Station in central Japan that is being planned in anticipation of the launch of the Chuo Shinkansen magnetic levitation superhigh-speed train line. The project, led by major
13 Marzo 2026

Nikkei Falls over 1,100 Points in Early Trade

Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost over 1,100 points in early trading in Tokyo on Friday, as investor sentiment was dampened by the sharp rise in crude oil prices due to the deteriorating situation in Iran. In
13 Marzo 2026

Japan Eyes Mass Drone Use for Coastal Defense

Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)–Amid an increasingly severe security environment, Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones, while there are still many issues to overcome. The “Shield” defense system will involve more than 10 types
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