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Magnitude 5 earthquake hits eastern Japan without tsunami

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TOKYO: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan at 10:06 a.m. on Wednesday morning, shaking the Kanto region and causing buildings in Tokyo to sway, while authorities said there was no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake was centered at a depth of 48 kilometers and......
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Western Japan hit by 6.4 magnitude quake no tsunami risk

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MENA Newswire, TOKYO: A series of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday morning, rattling the Shimane and Tottori prefectures and prompting widespread concern, though no tsunami warning was issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the strongest tremor registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and was followed by multiple aftershocks......
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Crisis deepens in Japan as birth rate reaches all-time low, fueling demographic concerns

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Japan’s ongoing demographic crisis has reached a new level as the country’s birth rate hit a record low in 2022, marking the seventh consecutive year of decline. The health ministry’s announcement on Friday has underscored the sense of urgency gripping the nation, as the population continues to shrink and age......
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Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU’s high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion

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The European Union (EU) witnessed a substantial surge in high-tech imports from non-EU countries in 2022, totaling an estimated €482 billion—an impressive 22% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the EU’s exports to these countries reached €446 billion, reflecting a notable 16% growth. China emerged as the dominant source......
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South Korea reinstates Japan on export white list to boost economic ties

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South Korea has reinstated Japan on its “white list” of trusted trading partners, a significant step towards mending their bilateral economic and diplomatic ties. Three years ago, Japan was removed from the list, which grants expedited trade processes for approved countries. The decision was announced by South Korea’s Ministry of......
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Japan provides $110 million soft loan to support the energy sector in Jordan

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The Jordanian Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 15 billion JPY ($110 million) soft loan provided by the Japanese government to support the general budget of Jordan. As part of Japan’s pledge at the 2019 London Conference, the country will provide Jordan......
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Bird flu outbreak has led Tottori prefecture in Japan to cull some 110,000 chickens

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Sputnik quoted Japanese broadcaster NHK as saying the Japanese prefecture of Tottori will cull about 110,000 chickens following a bird flu outbreak. A local farm in Tottori discovered 40 dead chickens on Wednesday, raising suspicions of a disease outbreak. According to the Malaysian News Agency (Bernama), genetic analysis confirmed that......