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Asia Today: South Korea mulls steps as new virus cases rise
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Asia Today: South Korea mulls steps as new virus cases rise

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could…
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
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Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations

TOKYO (AP) — Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics are likely to face requirements to…
A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?
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A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?

TOKYO (AP) — As Asia comes to terms with the reality of a Joe Biden administration, relief and hopes of…
Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travelers
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Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travelers

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s largest airport opened a novel coronavirus testing facility on Monday as it takes steps to reopen…
The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload
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The Latest: India capital has its worst 1-day virus caseload

NEW DELHI — India’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases is moving closer to 8 million, with 43,893 new cases reported…
Coronavirus pandemic deepens Japan’s demographic crisis
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Coronavirus pandemic deepens Japan’s demographic crisis

TOKYO (Reuters) – Tumbling numbers of pregnancies and marriages in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic are likely to intensify a…
Post-Abe agenda: Suga says Japan to go carbon-free by 2050
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Post-Abe agenda: Suga says Japan to go carbon-free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared Monday, outlining an ambitious…
Egypt receives US$9.5 million grant from Japan to fight COVID-19
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Egypt receives US$9.5 million grant from Japan to fight COVID-19

Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat on Wednesday signed a Japanese grant agreement with Japan’s ambassador to Cairo Masaki Noke…
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…
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