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Japan

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International Atomic Energy Agency chief visits

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting Japan for a progress report on the discharge of treated nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean. Japan began a 30-year release of more than a million tonnes of treated, radioactive water used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in August.

todayMarch 12, 2024 21

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IAEA chief begins Japan visit

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting Japan for a progress report on the discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Japan began a 30-year release of more than a million tonnes of treated, radioactive water used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in August. Chris Gilbert reports.  

todayMarch 12, 2024 9

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Japan eyes nuclear future as it marks 13 years since Fukushima disaster

Services are taking place around Japan as the country marks 13 years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit the country killing 18-thousand people and triggering a triple meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The anniversary comes as Tokyo looks to begin restarting many of its nuclear stations which were idled after the disaster. Chris Gilbert reports.  

todayMarch 11, 2024 5

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Africa

‘Time bomb’: The used cars causing pollution and accidents in Africa

Every year, around four to five million used cars are shipped to Africa, mostly from Europe, North America and Japan, to be sold in countries where newer vehicles are too expensive for most. But these old cars, often in poor condition, are also bringing high levels of pollution to the continent, as well as causing accidents on the roads. Some are now campaigning for governments to take action.

todayFebruary 23, 2024 25

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Japan and the United Kingdom enter recession

Two of the world's leading economies - Japan and the United Kingdom - recently entered into recession, highlighting the financial struggles that countries have been facing after the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked Salomei Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence for his take on global economic development.

todayFebruary 19, 2024 16

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Japan to give another $106m to Ukraine

Japan is planning to give Ukraine an extra $106 million in aid according to Kyodo news. The reports come ahead of a summit on the economic reconstruction of the country in Tokyo next week. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting.  

todayFebruary 13, 2024 3

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S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation

South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour. It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.  

todayFebruary 8, 2024 15

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