The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault that runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka in August 2024. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues New ‘Megaquake’ Warning
The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to provide US$6mil in grant aid to quake-hit Myanmar
TOKYO: Japan is ready to provide around US$6 million in emergency grant aid for victims of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the government said on Wednesday (April 2), Kyodo News Agency reported ... ( read original story ...)
Japan infrastructure sector draws up contingencies for Nankai quake
Power utilities, telecommunications carriers and other companies are working on measures to reduce damage and strengthen cooperation to ensure rapid recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of megaquake that could kill 300,000 along Nankai Trough: What is it?
A newly released Japanese government report warns that a long-feared massive earthquake in the nation’s Nankai Trough could unleash devastating tsunamis and kill as many as 300,000 people. Historical ... ( read original story ...)
Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause US$1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people
Japan sees about an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along a seabed zone known as the Nankai Trough. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood slumps to 1-year low on Trump tariff uncertainty
Big Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment worsened to a one-year low in the three months to March, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, a sign escalating trade tensions were already taking a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s terrifying ’megaquake’ forecast: Up to 3 lakh deaths feared. What is the Nankai Trough threat?
A megaquake in Japan could result in up to 298,000 deaths and $2 trillion in damages, according to new government estimates. The likelihood of such an event occurring in the next 30 years is now ... ( read original story ...)
Tariff-hit firms may need business turnaround financing, Japan’s bank lobby chair says
Japanese banks may need to offer business turnaround support to companies hit by tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the country's banking lobby said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources
The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for April to June was set at $182 a metric ton, down 20 per cent from the current quarter, as demand remained dull at home, six sources directly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Japan Pavilion completed
The host country pavilion is expected to attract many foreign dignitaries and will feature exhibits linked to the expo's theme of 'designing a future society for our lives.' ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 4% as Asian markets skid following a retreat on Wall Street
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 4% as Asian markets skid following a retreat on Wall Street ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 298,000 could die in Japan in Nankai Trough mega quake, govt warns
TOKYO – Up to 298,000 people in Japan could die in a mega quake occurring in the Nankai Trough, a revised estimate by the government’s earthquake task force showed on March 31, with efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people in Japan, says gov’t
Up to 298,000 people are expected to be killed in Japan due mainly to a tsunami and building collapses if an earthquake of around magnitude 9 occurs in the Nankai Trough off the country’s Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks
Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, driven by increases in production machinery and electronics parts, but a slowdown in retail sales pointed to the growing strains ... ( read original story ...)
As Myanmar Death Toll Crosses 1,600, A Look At The Worst Earthquakes In Recent Times
With rescue operations and global aid efforts underway in Myanmar and Thailand, here's a look back at some of the worst earthquakes to strike in recent times. ( read original story ...)