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Australia Chooses Upgraded Japanese Frigate for Naval Plan
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia revealed on Tuesday that it had opted for the modernized Japanese Mogami-class frigate to enhance the capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy as part of its AU$10 billion (US$6.5 billion) initiative. Australian Deputy Prime...
Japan agency lifts remaining tsunami advisories
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) All tsunami advisories in Japan were officially lifted Thursday afternoon, following a massive earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia the day before, according to reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) had initially issued...
Japan Blockchain Week 2025 (Aug 22 – Sep 19) — The Perfect Window to Experience Japan’s Most Vibrant Web3 Scene
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July 31, 2025
TOKYO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If you have ever thought about visiting Japan’s fast-growing crypto ecosystem, this is the year and this is the moment. From August 22 to September 15, 2025, Tokyo will host Japan Blockchain Week 2025 (JBW...
Japan Reports Staggering 52,490 Whooping Cough Infections
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has reported a staggering 52,490 whooping cough infections since the start of 2025, marking the highest tally since records began in 2018, media revealed Tuesday. This figure dramatically exceeds the previous peak of 16,845 cases...
Japan Disciplines 93 Officials Over Ship Repair Corruption Scandal
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Japan took disciplinary action against 93 officials, including Admiral Akira Saito, the chief of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF), in connection with a scandal involving improper vessel repair contracts and illicit...
Japan Seeks Stronger Ties with S. Korea After Yoon’s Ouster
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan expressed a strong desire on Wednesday to preserve and expand the progress made in its relations with South Korea during the tenure of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. The message was delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru...
Japan Grabbles with Scorching Heat, Tsunami Threat
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) While tsunami warnings were issued following a powerful offshore earthquake near Russia, Japan faced a parallel crisis Wednesday—an intense heatwave with record-breaking temperatures. According to media, which cited the national weather...
Japan Scales Back Tsunami Alerts
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Meteorological Agency has downgraded tsunami warnings to advisories along the Pacific coastlines of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, following a major earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula earlier Wednesday. The...
Japan gets affected by Russia’s mega earthquake, urges evacuation
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese authorities are urging tens of thousands of coastal residents to remain evacuated after tsunami waves struck the country’s Pacific coastline on Wednesday. The waves were triggered by a powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka...
Japan Faces Evacuations Amid Tsunami Alert
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid warnings of a tsunami triggered by an offshore earthquake near Russia, Japan endured sweltering heat on Wednesday, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. Citizens across the country grappled with extreme heat while...
Japan’s Stocks Show Divergence Ahead of Central Bank Updates
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s premier stock index slipped for the fourth straight session on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of pivotal monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The Nikkei 225 closed...
Nicox’s Partner Kowa Initiates NCX 470 Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Japan
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 5, 2025
Exclusive Japanese partner Kowa has initiated a Phase 3 safety clinical trial of NCX 470 for the treatment of ocular hypertension in Japan Triggers a €2 million milestone payment to Nicox August 5, 2025 – release at 7:30 am CET Sophia Antipolis,...
Japan Orders Evacuations Due to Tsunami Threat
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Tsunami waves swept across parts of Japan’s Pacific coastal regions Wednesday following a massive earthquake near Russia, prompting officials to order tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, media reported. Japan’s Meteorological...
China, Japan Commemorate WWII Anniversary with Document Donation
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A China-Japan peace and friendship exchange took place on Sunday in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, to honor the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the broader World Anti-Fascist War. The...
Ishiba Addresses Japan’s Role in Averting Wars
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized on Monday the need for Japan to demonstrate “what we can do” to stop another global conflict, as the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat. Japan formally...
N. Korea Condemns Japan’s Reported Deployment of Long-Range Missiles
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized Japan on Monday following reports that Tokyo plans to deploy upgraded surface-to-ship missiles along its western coast in Kumamoto Prefecture, close to China’s border. State-run media labeled the move a...
North Korea Criticizes Japan’s Plan
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, North Korea sharply criticized Japan for reportedly planning to station upgraded surface-to-ship missiles along its western coast in Kumamoto prefecture, near China, according to state media. The Korean Central News Agency...
ACGME International Expands to Indonesia, Accredits New Programs in Japan and Lebanon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
Chicago, Illinois, US, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACGME International (ACGME-I) is proud to announce the beginning of its accreditation activities in Indonesia as six institutions have achieved Initial Accreditation. The newly accredited...
Japan’s Rice Prices Plunge for Ninth Straight Week
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Retail rice prices in Japan continued their steady decline for the ninth straight week, averaging 3,585 yen (approximately 24.16 U.S. dollars) per 5 kilograms in the week ending July 20, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry...
BioCardia Provides Update on Timing of Regulatory Activities Seeking FDA Approval and Japan PMDA Approval for CardiAMP® Cell Therapy for Heart Failure and Helix™ Transendocardial Delivery Catheter
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a global leader in cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, today provides the anticipated timing of...