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Asian writers collaborate on anthology about modern disconnect
Seoul, South Korea – An anthology of nine short stories from as many Asian writers has been published in a project proposed by…
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Long COVID’s psychological toll in focus as Japan’s deadliest virus outbreak ebbs
Cases of long COVID-19 are posing a new and growing challenge for medical experts, even as the eighth pandemic wave — during which…
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Philippines agrees to larger U.S. military presence as allies seek to deter China
With Manila emerging as a critical element in the Pentagon’s plans to counter China, the United States and the Philippines have…
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Superheroes need not apply for the BOJ’s top job
When it comes to filling the vacancy at the top of the Bank of Japan, prospective candidates should take note — a crisis manager…
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Afghans seeking haven in U.S. skyrocket despite risky passage through 11 countries
San Pedro Tapanatepec, Mexico – Their journey starts with a humanitarian visa for Brazil: one of the few remaining exit routes for…
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Asia is loosening rules on masks. Here’s why people still wear them.
South Korea dropped indoor masking Monday. Japan has ditched them outdoors and is getting ready to unmask indoors soon, too.…
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The importance of the Constitutional Democratic Party’s visit to Taiwan
A delegation of Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers spent four days in Taiwan last month, engaging with government…
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A record number of Japanese nationals are now living as permanent residents abroad
A record number of Japanese nationals were living as permanent residents abroad in 2022 despite a decline in the overall number of…
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Japan’s ANA Holdings raises profit forecast as travel demand recovers
The operator of Japan’s largest airline, ANA Holdings, raised its full-year profit forecast as travel demand recovers following…
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Panasonic cuts full-year outlook as costly raw materials weigh
Panasonic Holdings cut its annual operating profit forecast by 12.5% on Thursday after lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings,…
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