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Health authorities in Japan have issued emergency approval to a new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 called ensitrelvir. The once-daily pill works in ways similar to Pfizer’s Paxlovid, and initial Phase 3 results indicate it shortens the duration … Continue reading New COVID-19 oral antiviral approved for use in Japan
The governor of Tokyo has urged people to wear a turtleneck this winter to stay warm and reduce energy consumption. Yuriko Koike said wearing turtleneck jumpers could help reduce energy bills. From a report: “Warming the neck has a thermal effect. I’m … Continue reading Tokyo Residents Urged To Wear Turtlenecks To Save on Energy Bills
Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to a 40-year high in October as a weak yen pushed up the cost of imported commodities, which were already surging due to global supply constraints. From a report: The data suggests Japanese companies may be s… Continue reading Japan’s Inflation Hits 40-Year High as Weak Yen Fans Import Costs
Japan said on Friday it will invest up to 70 billion yen ($500 million) in a new semiconductor company led by tech firms including Sony and NEC as it rushes to re-establish itself as a lead maker of advanced chips. From a report: “Semiconductors are go… Continue reading Japan To Invest Up To $500 Million To Manufacture Advanced Chips
With its small, efficient packaging, unique look and 4-wheel drive, the Mitsubishi Delica is a beloved favorite for adventurers and van lifers the world over, from its home country of Japan, to the far reaches of Europe and Australia, and even on to th… Continue reading Mitsubishi shrinks lovable Delica van into future micro camping icon
Japan Today reports: As reported by Japan’s Nihon Keizai Shimbun, in a meeting on Nov 2, the Energy Conservation Subcommittee of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry resolved to begin working group discussions with the aim of gaining the ability… Continue reading Japan Seeks Power To Turn Down Private Home Air Conditioners Remotely, Report Says
The U.S. is urging allies including Japan to follow its lead on restricting exports of advanced semiconductors and related technology to China, likely intensifying the impact of Chinese-American tensions on chipmakers worldwide. From a report: Tokyo ha… Continue reading US Pushes Japan and Other Allies To Join China Chip Curbs
Japan has stepped up its push to catch up on digitization by telling a reluctant public they have to sign up for digital IDs or possibly lose access to their public health insurance. From a report: As the naming implies, the initiative is about assigni… Continue reading Japan Steps Up Push To Get Public Buy-in To Digital IDs
Japan plans to further loosen cryptocurrency rules by making it easier to list virtual coins, potentially burnishing the country’s allure for Binance and rival foreign digital-asset exchanges. From a report: The body that governs crypto exchanges plans… Continue reading Japan To Further Relax Crypto Rules by Easing Listings of Tokens
Canon is about to begin constructing a new $345 million plant to build the equipment used in a crucial part of semiconductor manufacturing called lithography. PetaPixel reports: Lithography is the first step in building chips for everything from microw… Continue reading Canon Is Building Its First Lithography Plant In 21 Years