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On Suga’s overseas debut, Japan, Vietnam agree broadly on defence transfer
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On Suga’s overseas debut, Japan, Vietnam agree broadly on defence transfer

HANOI (Reuters) – Japan hailed an agreement in principle to supply Vietnam with military gear and technology, as the two…
Japan to release Fukushima’s contaminated water into sea: reports
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Japan to release Fukushima’s contaminated water into sea: reports

TOKYO (Reuters) – Nearly a decade after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan’s government has decided to release over one million…
US, Australia, India, Japan discuss China’s growing power
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US, Australia, India, Japan discuss China’s growing power

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday at a meeting with the US and other diplomats…
End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward
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End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward

MITO, Japan (AP) — Among the challenges awaiting newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the urgent challenge of…
Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister
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Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister

TOKYO (AP) — Yoshihide Suga was elected as the new head of Japan’s ruling party on Monday, virtually guaranteeing him…
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games
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Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games

TOKYO (AP) — A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year’s postponed Olympics and Paralympics, the CEO of…
Japan’s ruling party to hold September 14 leadership vote; four possible candidates for PM
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Japan’s ruling party to hold September 14 leadership vote; four possible candidates for PM

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to hold a leadership vote on Sept. 14 to replace Prime…
Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus
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Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus

(Reuters) – Japan plans to secure enough coronavirus vaccines to inoculate its population four times over, while German Chancellor Angela…
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe intends to resign for health reasons
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Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe intends to resign for health reasons

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, intends to leave office because of declining health, according to his…
Asia Today: Philippine capital’s virus lockdown to be eased
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Asia Today: Philippine capital’s virus lockdown to be eased

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to ease a mild coronavirus lockdown in the capital and…
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