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Japan extends Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area, PM apologises
The PM said he would offer as much support for businesses as possible
 "Japan extends Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area, PM apologises")
Biggest wealth fund puts Japan's Kirin on watch list over Myanmar link
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, held a 1.29% stake in Kirin Holdings at the end of 2020
 "Biggest wealth fund puts Japan's Kirin on watch list over Myanmar link")
Japanese Yen near seven-month low, Asian shares fall as bond yields rise
The Japanese yen hit a seven-month low on the dollar on Thursday as hopes that vaccine distribution and more government stimulus will drive the US economy into a solid rebound
 "Japanese Yen near seven-month low, Asian shares fall as bond yields rise")
Japan receives 526,500 doses in third batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
Japan has received its third batch of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, with the shipment containing up to 526,500 doses developed by US pharmaceutical giant and its German partner BioNTech
 "Japan receives 526,500 doses in third batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine")
Japan's Topix hits seven-month high on tech-heavy Nasdaq rebound
The Topix Index jumped 2.04 per cent to 1,894.94, the largest gain since Aug. 11, 2020, while the the Nikkei share average advanced 2.41 per cent to 29,663.50
 "Japan's Topix hits seven-month high on tech-heavy Nasdaq rebound")
Japanese companies go high-tech in battle against food waste, explore AI
Disposing of Japan's more than 6 million tonnes in food waste costs the world's No.3 economy some 2 trillion yen ($19 billion) a year, government data shows
 "Japanese companies go high-tech in battle against food waste, explore AI")
Suzuki's 91-year-old chief to retire after longest reign in auto industry
The announcement by Japan's fourth-biggest automaker comes less than a week after rival Honda Motor appointed a new CEO, who said he would consider alliances to make bold decisions.
 "Suzuki's 91-year-old chief to retire after longest reign in auto industry")
Nissan ex-CEO Hiroto Saikawa tells Japanese court Ghosn's pay was too low
"Mr. Ghosn had outstanding abilities and achievements," Saikawa said, testifying in Tokyo District Court in the criminal trial of Greg Kelly, a former senior executive at Nissan Motor Co
 "Nissan ex-CEO Hiroto Saikawa tells Japanese court Ghosn's pay was too low")
US orders extra inspection of some Boeing 777s fleet, Japan suspends use
United said on Sunday it would voluntarily and temporarily remove its 24 active planes of the type from its schedule
 "US orders extra inspection of some Boeing 777s fleet, Japan suspends use")
Japanese brand Kikkoman plans to turn the Indian palate to soy sauce
World's largest soy sauce maker enters India through fully-owned subsidiary
 "Japanese brand Kikkoman plans to turn the Indian palate to soy sauce")
India, Japan exchange views on non-proliferation, conventional weapons
India and Japan on Wednesday exchanged views on a range of contemporary issues of mutual interest in the areas of nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, security of outer space and export control
 "India, Japan exchange views on non-proliferation, conventional weapons")
Japan begins vaccination drive against Covid-19 amid supply worry
Supplies of imported vaccines are a major concern because of supply shortages and restrictions in Europe, where many are manufactured
 "Japan begins vaccination drive against Covid-19 amid supply worry")
Japan eager to assist in skill enhancing, infra projects in Assam: Envoy
For India, the development of North East is indispensable and the country is mobilising all the abundantly available resources in the region, including Assam, the envoy said
 "Japan eager to assist in skill enhancing, infra projects in Assam: Envoy")
Japanese economy sees recovery at 12.7% from coronavirus pandemic slump
Japan's seasonally adjusted gross domestic product had grown at a dramatic annualized rate of 22.9% in the July-September period
 "Japanese economy sees recovery at 12.7% from coronavirus pandemic slump")
Japan's economy grows more than expected on support from trade, capex
For the full coronavirus-stricken year, Japan's economy contracted 4.8%, marking the first annual fall since 2009
Japan approves its first vaccine, inoculations to start within days
Japan on Sunday formally approved its first COVID-19 vaccine and said it would start nationwide inoculations within days, but months behind the U.S. and many other countries.
 "Japan approves its first vaccine, inoculations to start within days")
Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, power blackout; minor injuries
Workers were clearing up a major coastal highway connecting Tokyo and northern cities where a major landslide occurred. Several other roads were also blocked by rocks
 "Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, power blackout; minor injuries")
Strong earthquake shakes Japan's Fukushima, other northeastern areas
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake has hit off the coast of northeastern Japan
 "Strong earthquake shakes Japan's Fukushima, other northeastern areas")
Japan health panel recommends approval of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
Health Minister Norihisa Tamura says a formal approval is expected Sunday
 "Japan health panel recommends approval of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine")
Myanmar protesters gather in Japan against military coup at home
Thousands of people from Myanmar sang songs and waved glow sticks as they gathered in Japan's capital on Thursday
 "Myanmar protesters gather in Japan against military coup at home")
