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Ghosn may have transferred Renault funds to his investment firm

June 29, 2019

Tokyo–Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may have secretly transferred 2.85 million euros from Renault SA, the French alliance partner of the major Japanese automaker, to a Lebanese investment firm effectively owned by him, it was learned Friday. The

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Work-related mental illness cases down for first time in three years

June 28, 2019

Tokyo–The number of Japanese people with psychological disorders recognized as work-related fell by 41 from the previous year to 465 in fiscal 2018, the first drop in three years, a labor ministry survey revealed Friday. Of the total, 76 people

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Abe, Merkel affirm cooperation for free trade

June 28, 2019

Osaka–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel affirmed their commitment to safeguarding free trade when they met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in this western Japan city on Friday. During the bilateral meeting,

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Japan to establish uniform standard for blowfish chef license

June 28, 2019

Tokyo–The Japanese government will establish a uniform standard of certification for a license to prepare and serve blowfish, a poisonous fish much prized as a delicacy in the country, health ministry officials said Friday. The uniform standard will require applicants

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Japanese actor Tadao Takashima dies at 88

June 28, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese actor Tadao Takashima, known for his roles in a number of films, television dramas and musicals, as well as for emceeing TV shows, died at his home in Tokyo on Wednesday. He was 88. After quitting university, Takashima, a

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NCRPO places Metro Manila under ”full alert” after Sulu blast

NCRPO places Metro Manila under ”full alert” after Sulu blast

June 28, 2019

The National Capitol Region Police Office ( NCRPO) on Friday placed the metropolis under full alert ” as a proactive means” in response to the terror attack near a military camp in Indanan, Sulu.  ”Although there are no threats detected

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Japan’s Fujita comes 2nd in International Tchaikovsky Competition

June 28, 2019

Tokyo–Mao Fujita, a 20-year-old Japanese college student, has come second in the piano category of the 16th International Tchaikovsky Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious music contests. The result was announced Thursday in Russia, where the event is being

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Duterte has “super majority” allies in Congress, Palace says

June 28, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is not scared with impeachment because he has the “super majority” allies in Congress, Malacanang said on Firday. In an interview with reporters, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the moment an impeachment complaint is filed at the

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