Dozens of people dead in east Africa as El Niño and Indian Ocean dipole cause increased rainfall during monsoon season ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea to set up joint hydrogen, ammonia supply network – Nikkei
Japan and South Korea will establish a joint supply network for carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $13 billion for chip industry support in extra budget
Japan's government will allocate roughly 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) to support efforts to boost its chip industry, marking the latest move by the Asian nation to reclaim its past glory in the critical sector. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Lifts Outlook After China Chip Growth Quickens
Tokyo Electron is a key link in the semiconductor supply chain ... general manager of the company’s finance unit. A pause in investment among big chipmakers contributed to that percentage, he said.
Nagoya education board apologizes over poor phone response to parent of bullied student
An employee with the Nagoya Municipal Board of Education said that it would be "better not to answer" a phone call from the parent of a stud･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka To Return To Tennis At Brisbane International
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after defeating Alison Riske of ... [+] United States during the Women’s Singles match on Day 8 of the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itaú at Hard Rock Stadium on March 28, 2022 in Miami ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed on caution over business outlook, bargain hunting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday, as disappointing earnings results from some major Japanese companies weighed on the market before investors bought stocks oversold in the morning to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands
TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. No damage was reported. ( read original story ...)
Temporary earthquake monitoring station set up in Bajhang following Jajarkot earthquake
A temporary earthquake monitoring station has been set up in Chainpur, the headquarters of Bajhang district, with the frequent occurrence of earthquakes in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces in recent times. ( read original story ...)
Tighter rules make an impact on UK crypto markets
The regulator estimated this year that 4.97mn British adults owned at least some crypto assets in August 2022. The FCA said when it announced the new rules that many investors regretted “making a hasty decision” to invest in crypto and that it was introducing the “right risk warnings” to make an informed choice.
Japan’s Nikkei eases on earnings drag, hawkish Fed
Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday, tracking overnight Wall Street losses following a hawkish tilt by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while some heavyweight stocks including ...
Mexico mulls withdrawing from 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Mexico conveyed to Japan that it is considering withdrawing from the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, a source familiar with the matte ( read original story ...)
Japan to allocate $13 bln for chip industry support in extra budget
Japan's government will allocate 1.99 trillion yen ($13 billion) to support efforts to boost its chip industry in a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year. ( read original story ...)
Japan day care operator warned staff it may file damages claim if they report abuse
A senior official at a day care center in Kawasaki hinted to its employees that they may seek criminal penalties and compensation for dama･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Former tennis world number one Naomi Osaka to return in Brisbane International after pregnancy, sabbatical
Former world number one and four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has opted to make her return from maternity leave at the Brisbane International next month. ( read original story ...)
Japan fund INCJ sells $1.8 billion of Renesas shares
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese state-backed fund INCJ said it has sold all but a token portion of its stake in semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics, offloading 279 billion yen ($1.84 billion) worth of shares. ( read original story ...)