Japan, African leaders to discuss challenges posed by Russia, China

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese and African leaders will begin talks Saturday on ensuring sustainable growth despite the challenges posed by Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s outreach to the… Read more

Japan aims to expand size of circular economy to 80 tril. yen by 2030

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ Japan aims to boost the size of its domestic circular economy, which focusses on reducing carbon emissions through reuse of products and resources, to 80 trillion… Read more

AJMEDIA News Digest: Aug. 27, 2022

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ Nuke disarmament talks end without consensus again as Russia resists NEW YORK – The member parties of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference failed to adopt… Read more

A-Bomb survivors disappointed with nuclear weapons confab flop

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ Atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Saturday expressed anger and disappointment that the parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty were unable to make progress… Read more

Main opposition revamps executive lineup after July election defeat

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan revamped its executive lineup Friday, seeking to turn around the party’s fortunes following its loss in the July… Read more

Finland, Sweden reaffirm commitment to Türkiye in terror fight

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ Finland and Sweden reiterated on Friday that they will cooperate with Türkiye in the fight against terrorism during the first trilateral meeting between the parties since… Read more

India, Vietnam explore opportunities in automobile sector

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ In a move to strengthen economic ties, the Indian Auto Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is exploring investment, trade and business opportunities in Vietnam, AJMEDIA reports citing… Read more

Pentagon signs $182 mln contract with Raytheon for 3 NASAMS systems for Ukraine

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ The Pentagon has signed a $182 million contract with arms manufacturer Raytheon for the purchase of NASAMS short-and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems for Ukraine. The US… Read more

UAE aligned with Saudi thinking on crude markets

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ The United Arab Emirates is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s thinking on crude oil markets, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday, AJMEDIA… Read more

Visit of diplomats and military accredited in Azerbaijan to Shusha begins

Tokyo, 27 August, /AJMEDIA/ A trip to Shusha has begun for diplomats and military personnel accredited on the terms of a resident in Azerbaijan, AJMEDIA reports. The plane with the… Read more