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China-backed AIIB approves 13 newcomers
Published on 23/03/2017
» BEIJING - The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Thursday it has approved 13 applicants, including Canada, Hong Kong and Sudan, to join the China-led institution launched about a year ago, expanding its membership to 70.
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Japanese whalers return from Antarctic with 333 minke
Kyodo News, Published on 31/03/2017
» SHIMONOSEKI, Japan - Three Japanese whaling vessels returned to the southwestern Japan port of Shimonoseki on Friday after catching 333 minke whales in the Antarctic Ocean as planned, the Fisheries Agency said.
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India ends incentives for mild hybrid cars to fight air pollution
Published on 03/04/2017
» NEW DELHI - In a bid to curb air pollution, the Indian government has decided to withdraw incentives initially offered to mild hybrid vehicles under a scheme meant to promote electric and full hybrid models.
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Japan to formulate "hydrogen society" strategy by year-end
Published on 11/04/2017
» TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday ordered ministers to formulate a basic strategy by the year-end for transforming Japan into an emissions-free "hydrogen society," while calling for more efforts to introduce renewable energy.
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N. Korea hints new type of ICBM at parade
Published on 15/04/2017
» BEIJING: North Korea on Saturday displayed a previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missile-sized canister and a range of other hardware in a vast parade marking the 105th anniversary of its founding leader's birth, amid growing tensions over its relentless pursuit of enhanced nuclear capabilities.
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IMF raises 2017 world growth forecast to 3.5%
Kyodo News, Published on 18/04/2017
» The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it forecasts world economic growth to rise by 0.1 point to 3.5% for 2017, with growth for the United States unchanged at 2.3% and that for Japan up 0.4 percentage points from its estimate in January to 1.2%.
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No. of children in Japan falls for 36th year to new record low
Published on 04/05/2017
» The number of children in Japan fell for the 36th straight year to another record low, the latest data showed Thursday, indicating efforts by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government have been inadequate to tackle the long-standing issue of a declining birthrate.
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Moon's victory assured, rivals concede
Kyodo News, Published on 09/05/2017
» SEOUL - Moon Jae In, of the liberal Democratic Party of Korea, appears to have won South Korea's presidential election held Tuesday, with major media calling it in his favour and his two rival candidates admitting their defeat.
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Toyota's new SUV C-HR becomes best-selling model in Japan
Published on 09/05/2017
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor's newly launched C-HR crossover sports utility vehicle grabbed the top spot in monthly domestic sales in April, becoming the first SUV to top the list in Japan since at least 2007, data from industry bodies showed on Tuesday.
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Moon Jae In sworn in as S. Korea's new president
Kyodo News, Published on 10/05/2017
» South Korea's new president, Moon Jae In, was sworn into office on Wednesday hours after being confirmed the winner of the previous day's election to choose a successor to ousted former President Park Geun Hye.
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