at 18:30 (JST), March 16

Asian View

"Asian View" is a five-minute news segment broadcast by NHK WORLD-JAPAN. It features the latest news and deep analysis from Japan and the rest of Asia. Listen to "Asian View" and get the latest information from a region that's playing an increasingly important role in the world.

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Key words : set to revoke
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220316_09/

The Japanese government is set to revoke Russia's "most-favored nation" trade status as part of additional sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

NHK has learned that the government will announce the move on Wednesday following a decision by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

US President Joe Biden announced the same measures on Friday, while the leaders of the Group of 7 nations issued a joint statement pledging to move to deny Russia "most-favored nation" status.

The measures mean Russian imports to those countries will be subject to higher tariffs.

As part of sanctions over the Russian invasion, the Japanese government had already imposed export restrictions on semiconductors and other high-tech products to Russia.

Key words : major japanese firm
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220316_02/

A survey has found that some 20 percent of major Japanese firms doing business in Russia are halting their operations in the country, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Private credit research firm Teikoku Databank released the result of the poll covering 168 Japanese companies listed on Japan's major stock exchanges.

It found that 37 companies, or 22 percent of the firms surveyed, have announced their decisions to suspend operations in Russia as of Tuesday.

The poll said 22 companies have stopped their shipping of goods, seven firms have halted their local production, and four businesses have suspended operations at their shops and other places of business.

The research firm says many companies are citing confusion surrounding parts procurement, logistics, or other business disruptions following sanctions placed on Russia.

The research company says some critics are drawing comparisons between Japanese firms and IT giant Apple, furniture maker Ikea and other international brands, which have halted their operations on humanitarian grounds.

The research firm says if the conflict drags on, more Japanese firms will choose to suspend their operations in Russia to avoid developing a negative image.

Key words : south north near the capital
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220316_19/

The South Korean military's Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea appears to have fired a projectile from near the capital Pyongyang. It added that the launch apparently failed soon after liftoff.

The projectile was reportedly fired on Wednesday morning at about 9:30 a.m. from Sunan. The district hosts an international airport.

The South Korean military is collecting and analyzing intelligence jointly with the US military.

Key words : fishing fukushima key role
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20220301164615378/

Since the devastating earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago, fishing communities in Fukushima have worked to rebuild their livelihoods, in the face of restrictions due to the accident at the nearby nuclear power plant. At one port, a team of local women has played a key role working alongside the fishermen.