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Powerful adviser Seiji Kihara rules out Japan quitting joint energy projects with Russia
Cheques will be sent to families but economists warn it will not lift consumption and inflation
Passengers’ terror was heightened by rules which prevent train drivers using their initiative
Parking decree exposes difficulties of forming a US-led Asian alliance to confront China
Plus, Tidjane Thiam’s Spac spies a deal in Mexico and South Korea’s $32bn digital bank
Defence minister’s remarks follow Tokyo’s decision to link Taipei’s security to its own
Akira Amari says Tokyo has to work with Washington to counter threat from Beijing
Incident will spark renewed local opposition to the games 10 days before opening ceremony
Delta variant has fuelled rise in infections less than three weeks before games are due to start
It gives you developed market access to China and the Asia growth story
The political determination to go on with the games is at odds with public enthusiasm
Washington seeks joint statement of support as it courts allies to counter China
Plan to discharge 1m tonnes condemned by neighbouring countries and environmentalists
Regulator turns to popular defecation-themed cartoon character in educational drive
Dispute over renewables subsidies is first arbitration claim against the state under a 24-year-old treaty
The reform-minded enforcer of the ruling party is seen by some as only keeping the seat warm for the next prime minister
‘Discriminatory’ rule threatened Tokyo’s reputation as a financial hub
Liz Truss holds out in attempt to promote Stilton abroad
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