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Japan to Add Shingles Vaccination to National Immunization Program in 2025
Japan's health ministry will add the shingles vaccination to the national immunization program starting in fiscal 2025, making individuals aged 65 eligible for the vaccine with a portion of the cost covered by public funds. This initiative aims to combat the rising cases of shingles, a common an...
Financial Services
Odisha Tops Fiscal Health Ranking Among Indian States, Report Highlights Need for Stable Fiscal Path
Odisha has emerged as the leader in fiscal health among 18 major Indian states, according to the inaugural "Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025" report released by NITI Aayog. The report highlights the need for states to follow a stable fiscal path for balanced regional development, lon...
Communication Services
A Larger, More Powerful Console with Exclusive Games and Backward Compatibility
Gaming giant Nintendo unveiled its highly anticipated Switch 2 console, boasting a larger form factor, redesigned Joy-Cons, and compatibility with both Switch 2 exclusive and existing Switch games. More details, including technical specifications and release date, will be revealed during the April N...
Yesterday's news
Miyazawa Warns Clinton of China's Military Ambitions in 1993 Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa expressed concerns about China's lack of democ...
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Energy
Ota Ward Partners with Businesses to Create Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Waste Cooking Oil
Tokyo's Ota Ward has taken a significant step towards a sustainable future by partneri...
Healthcare
Japan to Add Shingles Vaccination to National Immunization Program in 2025
Japan's health ministry will add the shingles vaccination to the national immunization...
Commodities
Ishimaru Launches New Party, Aims for Tokyo Assembly Seats
Shinji Ishimaru, a surprise runner-up in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, has established...
Industrials
Train Passengers Killed in India After Jumping from Coaches in Panic
At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India after they jumped from their coaches in panic to escape a rumored fire incident and were hit by another service on an adjacent track. The accident occurred near the Pardhade railroad station, 255 miles southwest of Mumbai, India's financi...
Consumer Cyclical
Mitsubishi Opts Out of Honda-Nissan Merger, Chooses Collaboration Instead
Mitsubishi Motors has decided not to join the proposed management integration between Honda and Nissan, opting instead to explore collaboration with the two automakers while remaining under the umbrella of its largest shareholder, Nissan. The company's decision is driven by concerns about its sm...
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Japan to Add Shingles Vaccination to National Immunization Program in 2025
Japan's health ministry will add the shingles vaccination to the national immunization program starting in fiscal 2025, making individuals aged 65 eligible for the vaccine with a portion of the cost covered by public funds. This initiative aims to combat the rising cases of shingles, a common an...
Detention of Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Affects Japan-South Korea Relations
The detention of South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk-yeol, has created uncertainty in Japan's relationships, including the trilateral partnership with the United States. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya tried to minimize the impact of Yoon's detention on relations between ...
