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Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

Animal rights activist Paul Watson, freed this week from detention in Denmark, vowed on Saturday to end whale hunting worldwide and to stop Japan if it tried to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean. "One way or the other we are going to end whaling worldwide," Watson told reporters in central Paris where several hundred supporters had gathered to greet …

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Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Deccan Chronicle

Tokyo: Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Toyota has technology partnerships with Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports saying that …

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11 hours, 25 minutes ago

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Deccan Chronicle

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Honda and Nissan -- Japan's number two and three automakers after Toyota -- are aiming to finalise a merger deal in June 2025, several media outlets said. Mitsubishi Motors, …

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15 hours, 20 minutes ago

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Al Jazeera

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market. Japan’s Honda and Nissan are planning a merger, which would create the world’s third-largest carmaker as the industry pivots away from fossil fuels. Honda, currently Japan’s second-largest carmaker, is widely viewed as the only national partner able to rescue Nissan, which has struggled since former …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

A taste of 1789 Japan

LA Times

A meal out of history, babka love, Christmas Caesar, Kismet’s cheesy pickle-and-greens dip, ranking the best and worst chicken tenders, a Somni sneak peek, why Trump’s no-tax-on-tips may not help many restaurant servers and a note about illnesses following the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. party. Reading from the family’s diaries, she described the preparations for the visit, and the …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Sugano’s resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank

Associated Press

When Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, pitching for Japan against the United States, it was a pretty good preview of what the major leagues might feel like. “That really solidified feelings of wanting to pitch in the big leagues one day.” Now Sugano is on his way to the majors, although he’s …

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3 days ago

US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The military has ordered new safety guidelines for a key part in all Osprey aircraft after a recent accident revealed the same problem that caused a fatal crash in Japan last year. During a Nov. 20 flight involving a CV-22B Osprey in New Mexico, the crew received warnings that the metal gears inside the aircraft’s transmission, known as …

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3 days ago

King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year

Daily Mail

Charles met Caroline again outside the community hall in east London today King Charles made a wry joke about his health this afternoon amid reports his cancer treatment will continue into next year. The monarch, 76, spoke to Caroline Akuffo outside Waltham Forest Town Hall in east London, who presented him with the old picture The then-Prince of Wales met …

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Indian sports wrap, December 20: Unnati Hooda advances to second round in Badminton nationals

The Hindu

BADMINTON Haryana’s Unnati Hooda breezed past Unnati Jaral of Jammu & Kashmir 21-10, 21-9 to enter the second round of the women’s singles at the 2024 Senior National Badminton Championship at the KBA courts here on Friday. The Number one seed Viktor easily defeated seventh seed Hong Komg’s Wailok To 11-6 11-3 and 11-5, while second seed Ameeshenraj Chandaran got …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

China is the world’s largest debt collector

The Hindu

Over 25% of the world’s bilateral external debt was owed to China by the end of 2023, making the country the leading debt collector. Further, over the last two decades, when China’s external lending increased massively, the amount of bilateral external debt owed by countries surged exponentially too. Chart 1 shows the bilateral external debt stocks owed to all countries …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

China Daily

TOKYO -- Japanese authorities have conducted an on-site inspection of the US Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo over the possibility that water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances overflowed from the base, local media reported Friday. The inspection came two months after the US military informed the Japanese side that the water containing PFAS synthetic chemicals had leaked from …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

India Today

Two of the world’s giant carmakers, Nissan and Honda, are taking steps towards a merger. While Honda’s net profit slumped by 19.7 per cent, Nissan’s fell drastically by 93.5 per cent. Rise of EVs “Electric car sales keep rising and could reach around 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide," the Global EV …

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'Short Street' in Kolkata renamed after St Francis Xavier. All about 16th-century Catholic missionary

India Today

On Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the British-era 'Short Street' in central Kolkata will be renamed 'St Francis Xavier Sarani.' St Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, is known for leading the first Christian mission to Japan in the 16th century as part of his work for the Portuguese Empire. ALL YOU NEED …

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Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

The Hindu

Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain’s Davis Cup clash with Japan because of a hip injury. Draper had been due to fly to Australia on Monday before partnering with Katie Boulter for Britain at the United Cup, an international mixed team tournament in Sydney starting on December 30. “As I work …

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Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

The Hindu

FOOTBALL Santosh Trophy 2024: Kerala beats Odisha to register third straight win Kerala scored its third win in-a-row when it notched up a 2-0 win against Odisha to maintain its position at the top with nine points while Meghalaya recorded its first win in the final round of the 78th Santosh Trophy national football championship at Deccan Arena here on …

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Jack Draper pulls out of United Cup and Davis Cup tie with hip injury

The Independent

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Japan breaks annual visitor record with 33.4 million in just 11 months

The Independent

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Japanese newspaper boss who influenced the nation’s postwar politics died at 98

Associated Press

TOKYO — Tsuneo Watanabe, the powerful head of Japan’s largest newspaper who had close ties with the country’s powerful conservative leaders, has died, his company said Thursday. Watanabe cultivated close ties with conservative leaders who governed the country across decades, like Yasuhiro Nakasone and Shinzo Abe, and to helped form Japan’s conservative public opinion. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

India-Japan academic partnership: IIT Bombay and Tohoku University collaborate on research

India Today

IIT Bombay has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tohoku University, Japan, to launch the IIT Bombay-Tohoku University Joint Academic & Research Programme. The MoU was exchanged by Dr Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Bombay, and Professor Shireesh B Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, with Professor Teiji Tominaga, President of Tohoku University. Tohoku University …

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Global pop group XG debuts on US Billboard Charts with mini album AWE

India Today

XG, the hip-hop and R&B-inspired girl group, continues to make waves internationally with their latest mini-album, AWE. The album debuted at number 175 on the US Billboard 200 chart dated December 21, marking the group’s first entry on this list. In an equally impressive achievement, AWE secured the No 1 position on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart, which showcases emerging artists …

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily

Tourists from Russia visit the Bund in Shanghai on Dec 4. CHEN HAOMING/XINHUA Surging interest He Laiqiang, who runs the travel consultation service Sada International in Osaka, Japan, said the policy to resume and also extend visa-free entry is long overdue and will help open up the Japanese outbound tourism market. China has already done a good job in promoting …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval

Al Jazeera

Taipei, Taiwan – With just weeks left in office, outgoing United States President Joe Biden and his team are scrambling to lock in billions of dollars in funding to re-shore chip manufacturing to the US. But with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, the future of the CHIPS Act now looks uncertain, leaving Biden’s administration racing …

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'India fourth largest medical devices market after Japan, China and South Korea': Union Minister Anupriya Patel

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: India is the fourth largest medical devices market in Asia after Japan, China, and South Korea and among the top 20 global medical devices markets in the world, said Union Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Thursday. Speaking at the 21st Health Summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry, she said the medical …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Suntory: Inspiring the Brilliance of Life

LA Times

Even if you didn’t know that Japan had a thriving spirits industry, you’ve likely heard of Suntory. That is because for more than 100 years, Suntory, the pioneer in Japanese whisky, has aimed to inspire the brilliance of life by creating rich experiences for people in harmony with nature. As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group offers …

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Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

A taste of 1789 Japan

Sugano’s resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank

US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash

King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year

Indian sports wrap, December 20: Unnati Hooda advances to second round in Badminton nationals

China is the world’s largest debt collector

Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

'Short Street' in Kolkata renamed after St Francis Xavier. All about 16th-century Catholic missionary

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

Jack Draper pulls out of United Cup and Davis Cup tie with hip injury

Japan breaks annual visitor record with 33.4 million in just 11 months

Japanese newspaper boss who influenced the nation’s postwar politics died at 98

India-Japan academic partnership: IIT Bombay and Tohoku University collaborate on research

Global pop group XG debuts on US Billboard Charts with mini album AWE

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval

'India fourth largest medical devices market after Japan, China and South Korea': Union Minister Anupriya Patel

Suntory: Inspiring the Brilliance of Life