Japan’s smoking rates continue to decline for men, women in 2022

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ Smoking rates for men and women in Japan continued to fall in 2022, a health ministry survey showed, highlighting increased health consciousness and the impact of… Read more

Holidaymakers to boost spending as Japan growth at tipping point

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ Summer holidays without COVID-related curbs, higher bonuses and a travel demand comeback appear to signal consumers are ready to ramp up spending, in a boon to… Read more

Hinata Miyazawa’s 5 goals in Women’s World Cup lead Japan into quarterfinals against Sweden

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ Led by a surprising new star, Japan has emerged as a Women’s World Cup favorite, Hinata Miyazawa has scored fives times in four games and leads… Read more

Twitter-turned-X CEO Linda Yaccarino focuses on winning back big brands on Elon Musk’s platform

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back and… Read more

Japan and 5 Western nations demand Russia return two regions it took from neighboring Georgia 15 years ago

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ Six Western nations marked the 15th anniversary of Russia’s takeover of 20% of Georgia’s territory by demanding on Thursday that Moscow return the South Ossetia and… Read more

21 killed in central Nigeria attacks

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ A total of 21 people were killed and several others injured as unidentified gunmen attacked two villages in central Nigeria’s Plateau State on Wednesday morning, a… Read more

Qarabag snatch 2-1 win over HJK Helsinki in UEFA Europa League qualifying

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijan`s FC Qarabag beat Finland`s HJK 2-1 on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League to take a lead ahead of the second leg of the third… Read more

Azerbaijani oil price rises in world markets

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ The Azerbaijani oil price has increased in the world markets. The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude oil rose $0.04 to trade at $91.19. Read more

Oil prices drop in world markets

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ The world markets have seen a decline in oil prices. The Brent crude oil price on the London ICE (InterContinental Exchange Futures) fell $0.09 to trade… Read more

Azerbaijan’s FM meets outgoing Lithuanian ambassador

Tokyo, 11 August, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received Ambassador of Lithuania to the country Egidijus Navikas as he has completed his diplomatic tenure in Azerbaijan. The meeting… Read more