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Japan, South Korea and U.S. inaugurate a ‘new era’ of cooperation

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Japan, South Korea and U.S. inaugurate a ‘new era’ of cooperation
The three countries’ leaders also announced a plan to create a hotline for coordinating responses to regional challenges and threats.
Japan firms cut teleworking despite strong demand, survey shows
The ratio of workers using the telework system in Japan dropped to 22.2%, the lowest level since the coronavirus outbreak hit the country.
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Decision on when to release Fukushima water could come Tuesday
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with his ministers Tuesday to discuss when to release the treated radioactive water stored at the nuclear plant.
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