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Tokyo Games could lead to Olympic coronavirus variant – media

IOC member John Coates has said the Olympics could be held even under a state of emergency.

15:15, 27.05.2021

Japan's JCB Payment System entering Ukraine – National Bank

The system will provide acquiring services, as well as those related to cash withdrawals and payments for goods and services.

16:05, 01.04.2021

Japan confirms intention to partake in Ukraine military exercises

The two defense chiefs agreed to hold a second round of Ukrainian-Japanese consultations on security issues.

21:00, 17.03.2021

Ukraine to invite Japan to join Crimean Platform

The minister thanked Japan for its assistance.

14:50, 17.03.2021

Ukraine, Japan approve health certificates for milk, dairy exports from Ukraine

Japan is one of Ukraine's largest trade partners.

19:59, 09.03.2021

Japan, Argentina to open markets for Ukrainian milk

The government is working to expand Ukrainian exports to more than 30 countries.

20:15, 16.02.2021

Ukraine wants to intensify military cooperation with Japan

This refers to countering Russia's aggressive actions.

16:05, 16.02.2021

Japan detects new coronavirus variant – media

The variant is different from those already spreading in Britain and South Africa.

23:05, 10.01.2021

U.S., EU, Japan envoys meet with Constitutional Court chair following asset declaration judgment

The parties discussed the importance of maintaining the reforms introduced following the Revolution of Dignity.

11:55, 28.10.2020

COVID-19 can live on skin for nine hours – study

However, hand hygiene can reduce contact-transmission risk.

20:52, 19.10.2020

Body found on Japan's Fuji in mid-May identified as Alpine ski coach from Ukraine

The last contact with him was on February 28.

14:50, 19.06.2020

This year's Olympic Games in Tokyo officially postponed over coronavirus

The Olympics have been postponed indefinitely.

16:29, 24.03.2020

2020 Tokyo Olympics to be postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, IOC member says

The Olympics would be the latest – and, by far, most significant – sporting event to be impacted by the coronavirus.

20:30, 23.03.2020

CNN: Canada and Australia will not send athletes to Tokyo Olympics

The IOC executive board ruled out canceling the Games.

10:20, 23.03.2020

AP: Japan has 44 more cases of COVID-19 on quarantined ship

In all, Japan has 247 confirmed cases of the new disease that apparently started in Wuhan, a city in central China, in December.

11:33, 13.02.2020

Two Ukrainians with coronavirus on cruise ship in satisfactory condition – MFA

No new Ukrainian crew members aboard the Diamond Princess have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

16:25, 12.02.2020

Another Ukrainian on board Diamond Princess gets infected with coronavirus – MFA

The man is a crew member.

15:13, 10.02.2020

Ukraine's Embassy in Japan gives details about Ukrainian with coronavirus

The man is said to have no visible signs of virus symptoms.

12:46, 10.02.2020

Japan's Rakuten to open R&D center in Kyiv

The company owns a popular messenger app Viber.

12:20, 06.02.2020

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: 25 Ukrainians on board ship placed in quarantine off Japan

They are members of the crew.

23:29, 05.02.2020

Reuters: Passengers face two weeks on virus-hit cruise ship off Japan

The passengers on Carnival's Diamond Princess will now spend another two weeks on the ship off Yokohama port near Tokyo.

20:55, 05.02.2020

Ukraine's fintech startups to be able to enter Japan

Both countries' fintech associations have signed a memorandum.

12:53, 05.12.2019

SBU seizes Japanese artifacts smuggled into Ukraine (Photo)

The batch is worth nearly USD300,000, the agency reports.

21:20, 02.12.2019

Reuters: Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Japan's ground zeros

More than 100,000 people died instantly in the twin attacks and about 400,000 others died in subsequent months, years and decades of radiation sickness or illnesses.

19:59, 24.11.2019

Ukraine voices protest to Japan over "DPR" team's participation in KWF World Cup in Tokyo (Photo)

Athletes from 32 countries competed in the sports event.

15:54, 15.11.2019

Ukraine's drama film 'Atlantis' wins Special Jury Prize at TIFF 2019

The plot of the film describes the period when the war in Donbas is over.

14:33, 06.11.2019

Zelensky asks Japan to introduce visa-free travel for Ukraine

The sides also discussed ways to encourage investment in Ukraine.

16:58, 23.10.2019

Zelensky says upgrading of Bortnychi sewage treatment plant to start from early 2020

The move will help prevent environmental pollution.

14:59, 23.10.2019

Zelensky becomes first Ukrainian president to attend new Japan Emperor's enthronement event (Photo, video)

He is being accompanied by the First Lady.

13:56, 22.10.2019

Ukraine interested in continuing infrastructure projects with Japan support – Zelensky

The president also spoke about the security situation in Donbas and recent developments toward ending the war and achieving peace.

17:50, 21.10.2019

Ukrainian president to visit Japan on Oct 21-24

The head of state will take part in Emperor Naruhito's formal enthronement ceremony.

22:57, 20.10.2019

One killed in Japan as typhoon approaches, over a million advised to evacuate (Photo) – media

Storm surges continue to hit the Pacific coast of Honshu on Saturday and Sunday, as are torrential rain, causing floods and landslides.

11:44, 12.10.2019

North Korea may have fired missile from submarine – media

If confirmed, this would be a significant escalation from the short-range tests it has conducted since May.

09:54, 02.10.2019

Ukraine interested in IT cooperation with Japan

Ukraine's government sees the development of the IT sector as its priority.

20:57, 23.09.2019

Ukrainian karateka Terliuga wins gold medal at Karate1 Premier League in Tokyo

Stanislav Horuna (up to 75 kg) has a bronze medal.

15:59, 08.09.2019

Ukraine to supply poultry to Japan

The sides discussed veterinary requirements to ensure exports of Ukrainian poultry.

19:50, 21.08.2019

Japanese R&I Agency upgrades Ukraine credit rating

It is reported that fiscal deficits have been narrowing since peaking in 2014.

23:10, 09.08.2019

UK's May meets with Putin at G20, calls for de-escalation in Donbas, release of Ukrainian sailors

The Prime Minister called on Putin to stop destabilizing activities.

17:40, 28.06.2019

Putin, Trump will meet on June 28 in Osaka: Kremlin

The two met briefly on the sidelines of major international events last December and November, after their summit in Helsinki last July when Trump refused to blame the Russian leader for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, leading to an outcry in the United States.

22:55, 26.06.2019

Viber owner ready to help Ukraine with "State in Smartphone" project (Video)

Zelensky's team plans to implement the idea of managing the state through gadgets.

13:27, 26.06.2019

Ukraine's MFA Klimkin: Ukraine to be on agenda of Trump-Putin G20 meeting

The U.S. President is scheduled to meet with his Russian counterpart amid the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, late in June.

20:38, 23.06.2019

U.S. clears $1 bln in Raytheon weapons for Canada, South Korea and Japan – media

As with all DSCA notifications to Congress, the sales must be approved on Capitol Hill and go through negotiations with the supplier, which can lead to changed quantities and dollar figures in the final agreements.

19:15, 18.05.2019

UN: Japan provides $2.8 mln for support of conflict-affected population, recovery of eastern Ukraine

Japan-funded projects will be implemented by four UN agencies, funds and programs.

15:04, 18.05.2019

Trump says he'll meet with Putin at G-20 in June – media

"It makes sense to get along with Russia," Trump said.

15:00, 14.05.2019

Japanese Prime Minister congratulates Zelensky on electoral victory

Shinzo Abe says he will actively support the Ukrainian government's reform efforts.

16:15, 23.04.2019

Japan congratulates President-elect Zelensky on victory in runoff

The Government of Japan will continue to support Ukrainian reform efforts and strengthen bilateral relations.

14:00, 22.04.2019

Ukraine imports cars worth over US$2.2 bln in past year

Car exports from Ukraine over the period under review were estimated at $9.067 million.

14:57, 30.01.2019

G7 expresses utmost concern about Russian capture of Ukraine vessels

G7 ambassadors say there is no justification for Russia's use of military force against the Ukrainian ships and naval personnel.

19:40, 30.11.2018

Japan's JCB payment system may enter Ukraine

JCB will soon submit a package of documents to the National Bank of Ukraine for obtaining licenses.

16:53, 07.11.2018

Trump: Worst thing that ever happened to Russia is when I won election

However, Trump thinks it's not a bad idea to try to build relationships with Russia, as well as other countries.

14:50, 27.10.2018