Japan's government is not liable for damages demanded by people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the country's top court said on Friday, the first such ruling in a series ... ( read original story ...)
Court rules Japanese government not responsible for Fukushima nuclear disaster damage
Japan's government is not liable for damages demanded by people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the country's top court rules. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya prosecutors drop charges against immigration officials over Sri Lankan’s death
The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office on June 17 dropped charges against senior immigration officials accused of murdering a Sri Lan ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming 2022: Elijah Winnington reveals deep spiral after Tokyo Olympics disappointment
Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. A few hearts were shattered too, though no one really paid much attention to those. The Dolphins won so many ... ( read original story ...)
The crash in crypto prices may be good news for at least one interest group: Gamers
GPU prices are falling as crypto miners dump their now unprofitable rigs. That's good news for gamers hoping to upgrade. ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Mark Cuban Doesn’t Mince Words About Crypto
As the crypto market tumbles, little is heard from crypto evangelists. While not strictly speaking an evangelist, billionaire Mark Cuban has invested in the industry. He believes ... ( read original story ...)
After a Crazy Week in Crypto, Investors Wonder What’s Next
Crypto prices tumbled and companies announced layoffs. “It sucks right now,” said one executive. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei posts biggest weekly loss in 2 years after BOJ decision
"The Nikkei eased declines after the Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy unchanged, which meant that the yen's weakness would continue and that is positive to Japanese companies," said Shogo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.77%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Friday, as losses in the Power, Chemical and Warehousing sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.77% to hit a new ... ( read original story ...)
Helixtap Technologies Announces information-sharing initiative with the Osaka Exchange to deliver data and research on global rubber markets
Helixtap Technologies, the pioneers of groundbreaking, AI-driven price and market intelligence for the rubber industry, today announces the first collaboration for sharing insightful data and news ... ( read original story ...)
As Black Swans Loom, Can Japan’s Bonds Defy Doom?
TOKYO – Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda isn't known for his juggling or acrobatic skills. Yet keeping Asia's No. 2 economy aloft is requir ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court says govt not responsible for Fukushima damage
The ruling's effect as a precedent will be closely watched, media said. A massive tsunami set off by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan's northeastern coast on March 11, 2011 struck the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Renovated airlift terminal in Tokyo ready for military travelers to Asia
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Passengers waiting for flights at this airlift hub in western Tokyo have a new panoramic view of warplanes on the flight line thanks to a $27.5 million terminal renovation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,596 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 1,596 new coronavirus cases, down 223 from Thursday and down four from last Friday. There were no infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)
1,596 more coronavirus infections recorded in Tokyo on June 17
The Japanese capital recorded 1,596 new COVID-19 cases on June 17 after reporting 1,819 infections the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan G ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top court: Govt not responsible for Fukushima disaster
Japan’s top court on Friday ruled that the government was not liable for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, dismissing thousands of evacuees' demands that the state, not just the utility, pay ... ( read original story ...)