AJMEDIA News Digest: Oct. 24, 2022

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Yen soars to 146 level vs. dollar in early Tokyo trading TOKYO – The yen fluctuated widely against the U.S. dollar in early Monday trading in… Read more

Japan warns anew of necessary steps against volatility, yen swings

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Monday continued to warn that necessary steps will be taken to counter excessive volatility in the currency market, with the yen’s… Read more

One of Japan’s biggest convenience store chains testing walk-through cashless payment system

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese convenience stores are wonderful places, full of all sorts of delicious drinks and fabulous foods, from teas and coffees to onigiri rice balls and desserts.… Read more

Japan temporarily closes embassy in Haiti amid worsening security

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Japan has temporarily closed its embassy in Haiti as the security situation is deteriorating, the Foreign Ministry said Monday. The ministry set up a temporary office… Read more

South Korean foundation may pay wartime labor damages for Japanese firms

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Japan and South Korea are discussing a plan for a foundation funded by contributions from Korean companies to pay compensation for wartime labor to plaintiffs on… Read more

Japan emperor opens festivals in 50th anniv. yr of Okinawa’s return

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Emperor Naruhito said Sunday he is “sincerely pleased” that art and cultural festivals are being held in Okinawa this year, the 50th anniversary of the southern… Read more

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry presents review of events of last week

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense presented a review of the events of last week, AJMEDIA reports on October 23. Read more

Korean Air plane overshoots runway, airport closed in central Philippines

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ A Korean Air plane carrying 173 passengers and crew members overshot the runway in the Philippines’ Cebu province late Sunday night, forcing authorities to close the… Read more

Two Koreas exchange warning shots near maritime border amid tensions

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ North and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast on Monday, accusing each other of breaching their western maritime border amid heightened military tension,… Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince launches the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative

Tokyo, 24 October, /AJMEDIA/ Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched on Sunday the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI), that aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a… Read more