Results for “Japan Tobacco's Russia”

ReutersCenter1 day ago

Putin places Japan Tobacco's Russian assets under temporary administration

Despite repeated warnings and Senate findings, Canberra is yet to ban refined petroleum imports originating from Moscow’s crude oil. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

The Wall Street JournalLeans right11 hours ago

Japan Urges Russia to Return Control of Japan Tobacco Assets

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo delivered the complaint through diplomatic channels, urgently demanding that Moscow reverse the move.

euronews (English)Center20 hours ago

Putin seizes Russian operations of cigarette giant Japan Tobacco International

The decree transferred JTI’s four factories, around 4,000 employees and roughly 40% of the Russian cigarette market to a state-linked holding company. The latest seizure added to a list that includes Nestlé, Auchan, Leroy Merlin and Metro.

The GuardianLeft1 day ago

Japan FA’s Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency

Tashima says he brings ‘honest, sound, upright attitude’ He is understood to have acted with the blessing of Uefa The Japan Football Association’s honorary president, Kozo Tashima, ⁠has announced his intention to stand against Gianni...

The Japan TimesCenter7 days ago

Japan’s Forever Young set to vie for rare repeat in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Trainer Yoshito Yahagi sounded confident about Forever Young's chances after the horse's final tuneup in Lexington, Kentucky. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.

ReutersCenter6 days ago

Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's Lavrov

The rare high-level meeting between the two countries came amid strained ties over Ukraine and a long-running territorial dispute. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

ABC News (US)Leans left1 day ago

Japan's Sony reports a hefty profit on the back of its blockbuster 'Spider-Man' movie

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony has reported a 44% surge in its profit in July-September, largely on the box office success of its movie, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan gets serious about defense spending hike as year-end deadline looms

The government and ruling coalition are reportedly considering nearly doubling defense spending over the next five years.

The Japan TimesCenter5 days ago

Japan’s new disaster agency aims to streamline response, but challenges remain

The National Disaster Management Agency, which opens Monday, will serve as an operational control tower to boost the nation's disaster preparedness.

The Japan TimesCenter6 days ago

Japan pushes to remove Myanmar from global financial watchdog’s blacklist

The move is the latest sign that some major countries are looking to bring the pariah state's military-backed government in from the cold.

Daily ExpressLeans right1 hour ago

Japan earthquake LIVE: Tokyo rocked by 6.1 tremors as tsunami warning issued

Buildings have been rocked as people run for safety.

euronews (English)Center1 hour ago

Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station

Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.

South China Morning PostLeans right3 hours ago

Japan deploys AI, specialist teams to counter cyberattack wave

Japan’s government on Friday compiled a package of emergency measures to address a spate of recent personal data breaches caused by unauthorised access, amid growing public concerns over cybersecurity. Among the measures are promoting...

JournaldemontrealCenter4 hours ago

Japan: ex-procurer accuses his superior of putting his "dignity in crumbs" in a rape trial

Une ancienne procureure japonaise qui accuse son supérieur hiérarchique de viol a déclaré vendredi que sa «dignité était en miettes».

The Japan TimesCenter12 hours ago

Japan’s nominal wages rise at fastest pace in almost 30 years

Nominal wages rose 4.6% in September compared with a year earlier, marking the largest gain since 1997, the labor ministry reported Friday.

The EconomistCenter23 hours ago

Japan prepares for its next natural disaster

Its new agency has plenty to do before a catastrophe strikes

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan’s seemingly unchanging ancient sport of sumo may already be at peak optimization

You can walk into a sumo stable in Tokyo in 2026 and see roughly the same training patterns and methods as you would have in 1826.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from blacklist

Myanmar was put on the Financial Action Task Force blacklist in 2022 as the country was plunged into turmoil and civil war following a military coup.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan to discuss expanding requirements for child safety seats

Members of an expert panel are expected to discuss issues such as the height threshold for child safety seat use and age-based guidelines.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan’s birth rate edges up 0.4% in January-June, thanks to Tokyo

This is the first increase in the first half in 11 years, with the capital's 4.7% jump in births being the highest among all prefectures.

PhysCenter1 day ago

Japan's ALS community is ready to become research partners, nationwide survey suggests

People living with ALS and their families in Japan are eager to help shape research on the disease, even though most have never heard of patient and public involvement (PPI), according to a study published on Oct. 30, 2026, in Research...

Taipei TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan boss accepts ‘reality’ amid rescheduling

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan unlikely to raise cap for foreign workers despite labor shortages

Kimi Onoda, minister in charge of policies related to foreign nationals, said demand for a special visa category is expected to eventually decline.

NPRLeans left2 days ago

Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors

As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan’s newest female astronaut wants to speak Japanese on the moon

Ayu Yoneda, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's youngest astronaut, is mission-ready for her first flight.

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan and Vietnam consider new pact to prevent crimes

The plan would allow them to mutually provide information on each other's nationals arrested or detained in their own countries.

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan, South Korea agree to cooperate over remains from undersea mine

Workers from the Korean Peninsula were among victims of a 1942 flooding at the Chosei coal mine in the city of Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan recognizes 3,861 people, including 99 foreign nationals, in autumn honors

Among recipients of the honors, set to be awarded at ceremonies including the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, 400 are women, accounting for 10.4%.

Toronto SunLeans right4 days ago

Japan urges U.S. to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

The case has triggered outrage in Japan and reignited controversy over the heavy US military presence on the southern island.

The Japan TimesCenter4 days ago

Japan’s new disaster agency calls on public to prepare for disasters

Goshi Hosono, who became the first chief of the agency, noted that there are limits to what the government can do in the event of a massive disaster.