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Japan to avoid capping defence spending next year - draft document

Japan will hold off on setting a ceiling for next fiscal year's defence spending, a draft of the government's budget outline reviewed by Reuters showed, underscoring resolve to beef up expenditure to counter China's growing military presence.

Reuters

Blake Ferguson: from Japan troubles to loving Lancashire life inside turbulent year

The former NRL player came close to a new career in coal mining before finding an unlikely new lease of life in England’s second division

The Guardian - AU

Pelosi Taiwan trip in limbo as officials plan east Asia stops

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Asia in early August is set to include stops in Japan, Indonesia and Singapore, but a potential Taiwan visit that has already exacerbated U.S.-China tensions remains off the official itinerary, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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SMBC touts Japanese interest in EEC

Japan-based Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is preparing to help Thailand encourage Japanese business people to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a new high-tech industrial hub in the country.

Bangkok Post

Japanese restaurant opening second branch in Mumbles to keep up with huge demand

Nishimura replaces The Village Inn Carvery on Mumbles Road

Wales Online

Woman engaged to man who's married, lives 6,000 miles away, and lied about age

Victoria, 31, fell in love with her partner, Shaun, even though he lives 6,000 miles away in Japan, lied about his age, and is already married to another woman - but she's not letting that hold her back

Daily Mirror

Monkey gang member terrorising population caught and killed after 50 attacks

Japanese hunters have tracked down and killed a monkey reported to have been involved in aggressive attacks against people. Around 50 people have reported being injured

Daily Mirror

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Japan eyes technical colleges to build job-ready 'digital workforce'

Companies are increasingly integrating digital transformation (DX) into their business models. But to fully leverage associated technologies and make business operations more efficient and innovative, it is imperative for Japan to expeditiously create and nurture a "digital workforce" well-versed in data analysis and artificial intelligence.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Monkeys trying to snatch babies and sneak into schools

They are biting and ripping into flesh as they target people in parts of a Japanese city

Wales Online

Japanese city alarmed by biting, clawing, attacking monkeys

People in a southwestern Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys that are trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nursery schools

The Independent UK

U.S. House speaker Pelosi looks to visit Japan in August - Kyodo

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to visit Japan in August, Kyodo reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Reuters

Toyota plans $1.8bn Indonesia investment to build electric vehicles

JAKARTA: Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp plans to invest 27.1 trillion rupiah ($1.80 billion, 66 billion baht) in Indonesia in the next five years to produce electric vehicles (EVs), Indonesia's economics ministry said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

W Series swaps Suzuka round for Singapore on 2022 calendar

W Series has called off its planned debut at Japan's Suzuka circuit and will instead join the Formula 1 support bill in Singapore.

Autosport

W Series drops Suzuka round in favour of Singapore

W Series has called off its planned debut at Japan's Suzuka Circuit, and will instead join the Formula 1 support bill in Singapore.

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The Independent UK

Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to get back to Japan

Having said she would return imminently, little did Lucy Thackray know that Japan would be closed to individual tourists for the best part of three years

Bangkok Post

Japan struggles with record-setting seventh coronavirus wave

After some short-lived optimism that the worst of the Covid pandemic might be over, health experts are warning that the peak of the seventh wave has yet to arrive.

The Independent UK

Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises

The leaders of Japan and Indonesia have agreed to bolster ties in maritime security and cooperation on climate change, energy and investment

Al Jazeera

Asia goes nuclear as climate, Ukraine banish memory of Fukushima

China, Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan are betting on nuclear power amid climate crisis, energy security fears.

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Japan industry minister adds role as 'Green Transformation' minister - spokesperson

Japan's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda has taken on the additional role as "Green Transformation" minister, leading the country's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the government's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Japan to join 'Garuda Shield' military drills for first time

Japanese defence forces will participate for the first time in military exercises in Indonesia next month alongside the United States and Australia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday after talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Japan minister says women 'underestimated'

Japan’s minister for gender equality called the country’s dangerously low births and plunging population a national crisis and blamed “indifference and ignorance” in the male-dominated Japanese parliament for the neglect

Manchester Evening News

Inside SakkuSamba, the huge new sushi and steak restaurant opening in Manchester

The 'Instagrammable' restaurant blends Japanese and Brazilian cuisine and offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience

The Independent UK

LIV Golf live stream: How to watch latest event in Bedminster

The third event of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour gets underway on Friday

Motorsport

Haslam to miss Most WSBK round due to Kawasaki Suzuka duties

Leon Haslam has backed out of a planned wildcard appearance in this weekend’s Most World Superbike round with the Pedercini Kawasaki team to prepare for Suzuka 8 Hours.

The Independent UK

US lawmakers call for Navy lieutenant to be released from prison sentence in Japan

US Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis is currently serving a three-year sentence in a Japanese prison

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