Jack Ma, the elusive founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, was found in Tokyo after having seemingly gone missing for six months. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Quad 3.0, and the Thucydides Trap in the Indo-Pacific
The Thucydides trap cannot be overlooked in considering Japan’s national security strategy in conjunction with the Quad as well as the Japan-U.S. alliance. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba founder Jack Ma living in Tokyo since China’s tech crackdown
Jack Ma, the Alibaba founder and once the richest business leader in China, has been living in central Tokyo for almost six months, amid Beijing’s continuing crackdown on the country’s technology ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba founder Jack Ma hiding out in Tokyo, reports say
Billionaire rarely seen in public since criticising attitude of China’s regulators towards tech firms in 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Targets Record-Breaking Influx Of Tourists, This Company Could Be Strategically Placed To Serve Millions
Before the global coronavirus pandemic outbreak in 2019, a record 32 million tourists visited Japan. The majority of international visitors arrived from East Asian regions, with Korean, Chinese, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s extra budget passes lower house, defence spending in focus
Japan's second supplementary stimulus budget for this fiscal year, amounting to 29 trillion yen ($210 billion), cleared the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for final approval in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gears up for next-gen nuclear tech: 4 things to know
As part of a big energy policy shift announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan plans to sanction the building of nuclear power plants for the first time since the disaster at the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Eisai shares plunge 10% in Tokyo after report of death in Alzheimer’s trial
Shares in Japanese drugmaker Eisai Co headed for their biggest plunge in more than a year on Tuesday after a report that a woman in a trial of the company's Alzheimer's disease treatment died. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar detention was ‘hell,’ says freed Japanese filmmaker
Toru Kubota, who was jailed for nearly four months, called on Tokyo to take a tougher stance against human rights abuses in the military-controlled country. ( read original story ...)
Kawakin Core-Tech introduces ‘Total Solutions’ to earthquake disasters, enters Philippine market
Seismic and structural devices are used in many buildings, including residential and commercial buildings and even bridges in Japan, where earthquakes happen more frequently than in the rest of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM seeks to increase defence budget to 2% of GDP in fiscal 2027
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has required cabinet Ministers to increase the nation's defence budget to around 2 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year of 2027 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Retail Sales Rise 4.3% On Year In October
The value of retail sales in Japan was up 4.3 percent on year in October, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Baidu Japan Launches World’s First Kaomoji Avatar NFT Project
CryptoSimeji, which sold out within hours, marks Baidu Japan's first step into Web 3.0SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prosecutors raid ad agencies in Tokyo Olympics probe
Tokyo prosecutors have raided the offices of advertising agencies Hakuhodo DY Holdings and Tokyu Agency in connection with possible bid-rigging related to Tokyo Olympics test events, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prosecutors raid ad agencies over Tokyo Olympics events
Tokyo prosecutors have raided the offices of advertising agencies Hakuhodo DY Holdings and Tokyu Agency in connection with possible bid-rigging related to Tokyo Olympics test events, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo practices lion escape protocol in hilarious drill
The local fire department was even part of the drill. Disaster drills are common practice in Japan, as it's one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This practice was about ... ( read original story ...)