Divergent interests likely to slow BRICS expansion Keith Preston 2 years ago Top News Stories Japan to begin releasing treated Fukushima water Thursday The move comes despite lingering worries of reputational damage among fishing cooperatives and opposition from local residents and neighboring countries. Kochi dementia care center aims to set new paradigm in Japan A new generation of people with Alzheimer’s in Japan are trying to change not only dementia care but also social attitudes toward patients. China and Russia sought vapor release plan for Fukushima water Beijing and Moscow jointly claimed in a document sent to Tokyo in late July that the move would have a smaller impact on neighboring countries. Divergent interests likely to slow BRICS expansion Plans to expand the bloc and boost payments in local currencies will top the agenda at the group’s summit this week. North Korea to launch satellite between Thursday and Aug. 31 Japan has indefinitely extended an order issued to destroy any North Korean ballistic missile, rocket or debris that threatens the country’s territory. Other Stories BUSINESS For Fukushima shop owner, water release spells battle for survival Japan said on Tuesday it would start discharging more than 1 million metric tons of the treated water on Thursday ASIA PACIFIC Thailand’s Thaksin returns to jail after years in exile Thaksin, who was found guilty in absentia in four corruption cases and still faces 10 years in prison, was taken into custody by the police. BUSINESS SoftBank’s planned IPO for Arm set to be biggest of 2023 Arm didn’t disclose proposed terms for the share sale in the document, but it’s expected to seek a valuation of $60 billion to $70 billion. BUSINESS BOJ’s Ueda meets Kishida, says yen volatility wasn’t discussed The talks took place after the dollar’s recent ascent above ¥145, a level that last September triggered Japan’s first yen-buying operation since 1998. WORLD Trump plans to turn himself in on Thursday over Georgia indictment When Trump surrenders, there will be a ‘hard lockdown’ of the area surrounding the Rice Street Jail, the local sheriff’s office said earlier Monday. WORLD Two years after catching COVID, patients still risk getting sick People who were not hospitalized for acute COVID-19 still had a higher risk than uninfected people of developing long COVID-related disorders. MORE SPORTS Sha’Carri Richardson is the fastest woman in the world Richardson on Monday won her first title at a world track and field championships, running 10.65 seconds to win the 100 meters. COMMENTARY For the best espionage, it’s location, location, location Efforts by Chinese companies to purchase land — often, but not exclusively, agricultural — has authorities in Japan and the United States up in arms. BUSINESS More Japan firms link CEO remuneration to long-term performance Japanese firms have historically relied more on fixed remuneration not linked to business performance. Attack the System Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
