News Updates BOJ governor nominee says monetary easing needs to be maintained By Keith Preston on February 24, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories BOJ governor nominee says monetary easing needs to be maintained Appearing at a confirmation hearing at the Lower House, Ueda also said he will pursue the stable and sustainable 2% inflation target set by the … China’s peace proposal for Ukraine war light on details The paper, which outlines broad principles rather than a specific peace proposal, reiterates many of the points China has raised in recent months. North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles as U.S. and South Korea hold nuclear attack drill Experts said the weapons, which Pyongyang said flew for roughly 2,000 kilometers, would put all of Japan and South Korea within striking distance. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems. Japan to rename sex crime to highlight illegality of nonconsensual intercourse Japan’s Justice Ministry said it plans to rename a sexual offense charge to make clearer the illegality of nonconsensual intercourse. Other Stories News How Biden’s shock-and-awe tactic is failing to stop Russia Sanctions have inflicted damage, but they haven’t induced Putin to stop the war — raising wider questions about a tool that’s become increasingly central to … Opinion Taiwan and lessons that can be learned from the Ukraine conflict The events unfolding in the Ukraine war demonstrate that the response by Taiwan and the United States to Chinese aggression will be a very important … Community Big Zac is a dog you’ll want with you on your walks Known as the “black jewel” at ARK, Zac is not just big and good-looking, he’s also smart and affectionate. Culture Japan’s rare intimacy coordinators in demand after abuse scandals In the wake of sexual abuse scandals in Japan’s entertainment industry, some directors are reaching out for guidance from intimacy coordinator Momoko Nishiyama. Sports Bryce Harper ‘ahead’ of schedule in recovery from Tommy John surgery Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is “ahead” of schedule in his rehab from Tommy John surgery in November, but is still two weeks out from … News As food crisis looms, some wonder, ‘What’s it like to eat insects?’ A vending machine that offers edible insects was recently set up in Sendai, and the bugs are selling well, but it is also true that … News Unpacking Japan’s great wage conundrum With inflation running at a four-decade high, the world’s third-largest economy’s famously stagnant salaries are finally showing signs of rising. Can the momentum be sustained? News Retirees take to the streets in China to protest health insurance cuts Recent cuts in health insurance have angered older residents in Wuhan and Dalian, sparking large demonstrations. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on Tumblr Categories: News Updates