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Japan is suffering its first recession since 2015

Bank Of Japan Boosts Aid For Coronavirus-hit Firms

Bank of Japan boosts aid for coronavirus-hit firms

'Resident Evil' Series Has Sold Over 100 Million Titles Worldwide

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“Resident Evil” is the first series in Capcom's 40-year history to reach the milestone.

BTS 'Bang Bang Con: The Live' Makes History As World's Biggest Paid Online Concert

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BTS' "Bang Bang Con: The Live" makes history after becoming the world's biggest paid online concert.

The European continent is re-opening. From Monday cafes and restaurants in Paris can open in full and not just on terraces outside

EU's Haphazard Route To Post-lockdown Border Reopenings

EU's haphazard route to post-lockdown border reopenings

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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has appeared in a video playing with his dog and watching TV as part of efforts to encourage Japanese people to stay at home

Japan May Allow Immigration Of Hong Kong Financial Sector, Specialized Workers

Japan has criticized China’s security law in Hong Kong

WALL STREET

Friday’s Stock Market Open: US Equities Rebound From Thursday’s Massive Selloff

U.S. stocks rose on Friday following an 1,860-point plunge in Dow on Thursday

Resident Evil

'Resident Evil Village' Confirmed For PS5, Marks Return Of Survival Horror

Umbrella Corporation lives. Or so the newest “Resident Evil” game’s trailer would have you believe.

‘One Piece' Chapter 962 Spoilers: Oden's Motivations For Taking Over Kuri

‘One Piece’ 982 Scans Reveal Ulti, PageOne-Luffy Confrontation, Izo And Kiku’s Reunion, More

"One Piece" Chapter 982 would offer updates on the status of the members of the Straw Hats alliance.

The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to 2021

Two-thirds Of Sponsors Unsure About 2021 Olympics: Poll

Two-thirds of sponsors unsure about 2021 Olympics: poll

US President Donald Trump (R) meets with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) at the start of their summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018 -- two years on, Pyongyang says any hopes for better ties have turned to feelings of "despair"

North Korea Denounces US Two Years After Singapore Summit

North Korea denounces US two years after Singapore summit

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New Dogfish Shark Species Discovered In Japan

The Squalus shiraii, found in the tropical waters of southern Japan, was previously thought to be the shortspine spurdog.

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MLB Rumors: Former Pitching Phenom's Next Stop May Be Asia, Not New York Mets

Matt Harvey could end up playing in either South Korea or Japan soon, with no MLB team willing to give him a chance.

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Hug Me Tender: Scientists Unlock The Secret To The Perfect Cuddle

Hug me tender: scientists unlock the secret to the perfect cuddle

Students and youths attend a mass gathering denouncing 'defectors from the north', at the Pyongyang Youth Park Open-Air Theatre, in Pyongyang, on June 6, 2020

N. Korea Warns US To Stay Out Of Inter-Korean Affairs

N. Korea warns US to stay out of inter-Korean affairs

Analysts see clothing and shoe sales falling by at least 12% this year

Down But Not Out: Crisis Puts The Brakes On Fast Fashion

Down but not out: crisis puts the brakes on fast fashion

Total investment in renewables in 2019 was $282.2 billion, roughly the same as the year before

Renewables Booming But Not Enough To Meet Climate Targets: UN

Renewables booming but not enough to meet climate targets: UN

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‘Appare-Ranman!’ Episode 4 Will Air On July 24 After Coronavirus Pandemic Delay

P.A. Works will resume broadcasting and distribution of “Appare-Ranman!” from Episode 1 Friday (July 3).

The pile keeps growing

Japan's Debt Mountain: How Is It Sustainable?

Japan's debt mountain: How is it sustainable?

With the peak of the virus crisis over in Europe, Germany's Lufthansa is plotting a new liftoff

Airlines Improvise Gradual Liftoff As Lockdowns Ease

Airlines improvise gradual liftoff as lockdowns ease

The stimulus pacakge aims to pep up Japan's recession-hit economy

Japan MPs Pass Record Coronavirus Budget

Japan MPs pass record coronavirus budget

Vietam usually exports 100,000 tonnes of fresh lychees worth more than $30 million -- mostly to China but to Japan, Australia and the US

Vietnam's Lychee Crop Not Bearing Fruit As Prices Slump

Vietnam's lychee crop not bearing fruit as prices slump

UK-JAPAN TRADE TALKS

UK, Japan Begin Historic Trade Negotiations In A Post-Brexit Landscape

Bilateral trade between the U.K. and Japan amounts to $40 billion annually

Kim Yo Jong -- the influential younger sister of Kim Jong Un and a key adviser to the North Korean leader -- has been part of the decision-making on cutting communications with South Korea

North Korea Cuts Communication Lines To South

North Korea cuts communication lines to South

NYSE

Tuesday’s Stock Market Open: US Equities Fall As Traders Take Pause From Recent Rally

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as World Bank warns of historic drop in global GDP this year.

The Japanese animated news clip about the George Floyd protests drew accusations of racism

Japan Network NHK Pulls US Protest Anime In Racism Row

Japan network NHK pulls US protest anime in racism row

Foreign residents are banned from re-entering Japan

Virus Travel Bans Separate Families Even As Lockdowns Ease

Virus travel bans separate families even as lockdowns ease

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