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East Asian Nations Deepen Trade Ties Amidst Rising US Tariffs
Facing increased US tariffs on autos (25% from April 3rd), South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen trade ties, aiming to finalize a stalled free trade agreement and enhance RCEP implementation to mitigate economic impacts.
East Asian Nations Deepen Trade Ties Amidst Rising US Tariffs
Facing increased US tariffs on autos (25% from April 3rd), South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen trade ties, aiming to finalize a stalled free trade agreement and enhance RCEP implementation to mitigate economic impacts.
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32% Bias Score
Japan to Bar Foreigners with Expiring Visas from Buying Farmland
Starting Tuesday, Japan will bar foreigners with soon-to-expire visas from buying farmland to prevent misuse amid rising food prices and concerns over foreign ownership, with a total of 244 hectares of farmland acquired by foreign entities in the last two years.
Japan to Bar Foreigners with Expiring Visas from Buying Farmland
Starting Tuesday, Japan will bar foreigners with soon-to-expire visas from buying farmland to prevent misuse amid rising food prices and concerns over foreign ownership, with a total of 244 hectares of farmland acquired by foreign entities in the last two years.
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36% Bias Score
Japan Sweeps Snowboarding Big Air Podium at World Championships
Japan won all three medals in the snowboarding big air World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with Kokomo Murase taking gold in the women's event and Ryoma Kimata winning the men's competition; this is Japan's first such sweep since 1999.
Japan Sweeps Snowboarding Big Air Podium at World Championships
Japan won all three medals in the snowboarding big air World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with Kokomo Murase taking gold in the women's event and Ryoma Kimata winning the men's competition; this is Japan's first such sweep since 1999.
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40% Bias Score
Japan Prepares Evacuation Plan for Sakishima Islands Amid Taiwan Tensions
Japan plans to evacuate roughly 120,000 people from the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan in the event of a conflict, using ships and planes to transport them to eight southwestern prefectures over six days, starting drills in April 2024, driven by concerns about China's actions and the reliability of U...
Japan Prepares Evacuation Plan for Sakishima Islands Amid Taiwan Tensions
Japan plans to evacuate roughly 120,000 people from the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan in the event of a conflict, using ships and planes to transport them to eight southwestern prefectures over six days, starting drills in April 2024, driven by concerns about China's actions and the reliability of U...
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Mount Fuji Eruption Preparedness Guidelines Issued by Japanese Authorities
Japanese authorities issued eruption preparedness guidelines for Mount Fuji, recommending residents stockpile supplies and shelter in place due to the potential for widespread ashfall and significant economic disruption from a large-scale eruption, similar to the 1707 Hoei eruption.
Mount Fuji Eruption Preparedness Guidelines Issued by Japanese Authorities
Japanese authorities issued eruption preparedness guidelines for Mount Fuji, recommending residents stockpile supplies and shelter in place due to the potential for widespread ashfall and significant economic disruption from a large-scale eruption, similar to the 1707 Hoei eruption.
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Japan Auctions Rice Reserves to Curb Soaring Prices
The Japanese government is auctioning 70,000 metric tons of emergency rice reserves to combat supermarket prices that have doubled in a year, reaching 4,172 yen ($27.70) for 5 kilograms, due to poor harvests and increased consumer hoarding following warnings of heightened earthquake risk.
Japan Auctions Rice Reserves to Curb Soaring Prices
The Japanese government is auctioning 70,000 metric tons of emergency rice reserves to combat supermarket prices that have doubled in a year, reaching 4,172 yen ($27.70) for 5 kilograms, due to poor harvests and increased consumer hoarding following warnings of heightened earthquake risk.
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36% Bias Score
East Asian Nations Strengthen Trade Ties Amid US Tariff Hike
South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen trade ties to counter the US's upcoming 25% tariff on autos and auto parts, starting April 3rd, aiming to boost regional trade and finalize a trilateral free trade agreement stalled since 2019, despite underlying geopolitical tensions.
East Asian Nations Strengthen Trade Ties Amid US Tariff Hike
South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen trade ties to counter the US's upcoming 25% tariff on autos and auto parts, starting April 3rd, aiming to boost regional trade and finalize a trilateral free trade agreement stalled since 2019, despite underlying geopolitical tensions.
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32% Bias Score
Mt. Fuji Eruption Threat to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji, located 80 miles from Tokyo, poses a significant threat due to its potential for a major eruption releasing 17 billion cubic feet of ash, causing widespread infrastructure damage and economic disruption, as evidenced by the 1707 eruption.
Mt. Fuji Eruption Threat to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji, located 80 miles from Tokyo, poses a significant threat due to its potential for a major eruption releasing 17 billion cubic feet of ash, causing widespread infrastructure damage and economic disruption, as evidenced by the 1707 eruption.
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48% Bias Score
Sumo's Rise in War-Torn Ukraine
Amidst Russia's invasion, roughly 3,000 Ukrainian children are participating in sumo wrestling training camps in Japan, finding refuge and inspiration in the sport, which shares elements with their national dance, Hopak, and features a successful Ukrainian-born yokozuna champion.
Sumo's Rise in War-Torn Ukraine
Amidst Russia's invasion, roughly 3,000 Ukrainian children are participating in sumo wrestling training camps in Japan, finding refuge and inspiration in the sport, which shares elements with their national dance, Hopak, and features a successful Ukrainian-born yokozuna champion.
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32% Bias Score
Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo to promote future-oriented cooperation, addressing shared challenges such as aging populations and low birth rates, and aiming to create a more stable and prosperous Northeast Asia.
Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo to promote future-oriented cooperation, addressing shared challenges such as aging populations and low birth rates, and aiming to create a more stable and prosperous Northeast Asia.
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40% Bias Score
Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of East Asian Cooperation
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo, agreeing to cooperate on economic and demographic challenges; this partnership, representing nearly 1.6 billion people and $24 trillion in economic output, could stabilize Northeast Asia and influence global affairs.
Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of East Asian Cooperation
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo, agreeing to cooperate on economic and demographic challenges; this partnership, representing nearly 1.6 billion people and $24 trillion in economic output, could stabilize Northeast Asia and influence global affairs.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Autos
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars and certain auto parts, effective April 3rd, impacting global supply chains and potentially disrupting economic growth; Japan and other countries are not exempt.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Autos
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars and certain auto parts, effective April 3rd, impacting global supply chains and potentially disrupting economic growth; Japan and other countries are not exempt.
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8% Bias Score
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