Japan decided Tuesday to recommend a complex of gold and silver mines on the western island of Sado for the 2023 UNESCO World Heritage list. The move has caused protests from South Korea as the site is linked to wartime forced labour.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Some policymakers at the Bank of Japan see inflation approaching a 2% target, according to a summary of the bank's January meeting.
But despite consumer prices creeping up in the country, policymakers cautioned against exiting crisis-mode stimulus.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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The Japanese government has announced that it will subsidise oil distributors for the first time in order to curb rising fuel prices. The measures could be implemented as early as Thursday.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Japan is set to further expand Covid countermeasures as nationwide cases topped 50,000 for the first time. Half of the country's population has already been placed under fresh restrictions as the government tries to stem the spread of the Omicron variant.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Intel has revealed its plans for a new chip manufacturing complex that will cost at least 20 billion dollars. This comes in the midst of a severe global semiconductor shortage, affecting everything from smartphones to cars.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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North Korea has fired what is suspected to be two ballistic missiles eastwards. Pyongyang has conducted a series of missile tests since the start of the year, heightening concerns over security in the Asia-Pacific region.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Kindergartens and primary schools in Hong Kong are temporarily suspending classes as part of government efforts to control an outbreak of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The closures come amid tightening social-distancing restrictions, and promises of more government subsidies for local businesses.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Kindergartens and primary schools in Hong Kong are temporarily suspending classes as part of government efforts to control an outbreak of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The closures come amid tightening social-distancing restrictions, and promises of more government subsidies for local businesses.
Richard Kimber reports.
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North Korea has fired what could be a ballistic missile in the second suspected missile launch in less than a week. The latest test comes a day after the United Nations ended discussions on how to respond to last week's launch of what North Korea claimed was a "hypersonic missile."
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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US military bases in Japan have come under stricter Covid-19 controls amid a surge in cases.
Prefectures that host US bases have blamed the US military for outbreaks in local communities.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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The Hong Kong government is expanding its mass COVID-19 testing drive in a bid to prevent an outbreak of the Omicron variant. All residents of tower blocks where a new positive case is found are required to undergo mandatory testing.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Two senior Hong Kong government officials have been sent to a quarantine isolation center, after joining a birthday party that was attended by a woman who's since tested positive for COVID-19.
The government is facing public criticism over the issue, at a time when tough social distancing measures are being reintroduced in the city.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Japan has asked the US to strengthen Covid-19 countermeasures at military installations, according to Japanese media.
Okinawa - where several US bases are located - has become a hotspot for coronavirus cases. But the number of new infections is also rising nationwide.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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The Hong Kong government is facing calls to offer more financial subsidies to businesses affected by tight new restrictions to combat the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The head of Hong Kong's restaurant industry says the sector faces a billion dollars of losses.
Richard Kimber reports.
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North Korea launched what is suspected to be a ballistic missile on Wednesday morning in a move underscoring the country's resolve to bolster its military.
Both Japan and South Korea are closely monitoring the situation, and Seoul says it's preparing for a possible additional launch.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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North Korea launched what is suspected to be a ballistic missile on Wednesday morning in a move underscoring the country's resolve to bolster its military.
Both Japan and South Korea are closely monitoring the situation, and Seoul says it's preparing for a possible additional launch.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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A mass COVID-19 testing operation is underway in Hong Kong, as health authorities try to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant. Compulsory testing is taking place at multiple residential buildings, and a cruise ship that's been linked to a new cluster of cases.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to launch its own operating system, according to Japanese media. The software will be capable of handling both basic and advanced operations, as the automaker vies to compete with rivals Tesla and Volkswagen.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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