A giant oarfish was spotted in shallow waters off the northeast coast of Taiwan. In Japanese legend the fish are said to beach themselves ahead of earthquakes or tsunamis, however scientists dispute ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns linger over Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into Pacific
Over 12 years ago, the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history caused a massive tsunami that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Today, we look at what's to become of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers cry out for a raise after decades of stagnant pay
“The core of a virtuous economic cycle lies in wage growth,” he said during a meeting with business groups in January. “I’m calling for pay rises that beat inflation and the government will back such ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seafood businesses prepares for Japanese import ban due to nuclear wastewater pollution
Hong Kong's government said the city plans on banning imports of Japanese aquatic products due to pollution caused by the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s seafood businesses brace for a sales slump as Japan plans to discharge radioactive water
As Tokyo plans to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, Hong Kong’s Japanese restaurants and seafood suppliers are bracing for a slump in business under a potential ban by Hong Kong o ... ( read original story ...)
UN approves Japan to release radioactive Fukushima water in sea
The Japanese government’s decision to release treated radioactive water into the ocean marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to decommission the Fukushima nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)
No Japan tsunami threat seen from 7.3 earthquake off Alaska
The Japan Meteorological Agency has received a report from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii that a major offshore earthquake occurred at around 3:48 P.M. on Sunday Japan time. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning issued as Alaska rocked by huge 7.3 magnitude earthquake with residents urged to move to higher ground
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has been reported off the coast of Alaska, sparking tsunami fears. Locals have been urged to move to higher ground and received tsunami alerts on their cell phones. ( read original story ...)
India-Japan business collaboration to boost State’s $1 trillion economy dream
In her keynote address, the Chairperson and MD, Kirloskar Systems Pvt. Ltd and Chairperson, Toyota Tsusho Insurance Broker India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, Geetanjali Kirloskar said, “India has a relatively ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant closes after drugs allegedly found in food
PACE, Fla. (WALA/Gray News) - A Japanese steakhouse in Florida has closed after drugs were reportedly found in customers’ food. WALA reports that Nikko Japanese Steakhouse shut down last week ... ( read original story ...)
India Japan business collaborations to boost state’s 1 trillion dollar economy dream
India Japan business collaborations to boost state's 1 trillion dollar economy dream - India-Japan Business Summit organised by Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) in collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s EV reluctance claims first casualty: Mitsubishi suspends business in China
Japanese automaker’s reluctance to go all-electric is already taking a toll on the nation’s auto industry. Mitsubishi Motors revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pivots back to nuclear power
A combination photo shows tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 17, 2011, six days after the March 11, ( read original story ...)
Western Digital and Japan’s Kioxia Seek to Reach Merger Deal by August
Western Digital Corp. and Kioxia Holdings Corp. — after months of talks — aim to reach a merger agreement by August, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
4 Japan utility groups slapped with business improvement order
The industry ministry said Friday it ordered four major Japanese utility groups to improve their operations after they were found to ... ( read original story ...)
EU lifts curbs on food imports from Fukushima area as Japan set to release nuclear water into sea
The European Union has lifted all import restrictions on food, including fish, produced near the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan just as Tokyo prepares to release treated radioactive wastewater into ... ( read original story ...)