Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) suspended all cargo train operations on Wednesday after the company found evidence of misconduct in safety tests, public broadcaster NHK reported. The suspension by ... ( read original story ...)
Vedanta urges India to negotiate end to nickel sulphate duties with Japan and South Korea
India's metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta has urged the government to press Japan and South Korea to change their trade pacts to eliminate their import duties on nickel sulphate used in EV batteries, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NHK under fire after ‘broadcast hijacking’ by Chinese reporter over Diaoyu Islands
A Chinese journalist working for NHK sparked controversy by claiming disputed islands in the East China Sea belong to China during a broadcast. ( read original story ...)
Elderly panda couple in Tokyo prepare for trip back to China
A giant panda couple in a Tokyo zoo are preparing for their return to mainland China, scheduled for late September. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hosts first-ever international conference on fraud
Criminal investigators from around the world gathered in Tokyo on Wednesday to discuss and share measures to fight fraud, which has become increasingly sophisticated with the widespread use of social ... ( read original story ...)
2 Tokyo pizzerias are in the 50 Top Pizza World list for 2024
There's no need to go to Italy for great pizza – you can enjoy some of the world's best Napoletana right here in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital’s train network
Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched construction on Wednesday for a new line on Jakarta's mass rapid transit (MRT) system, funded by a loan of nearly $1 billion from Japan, in a bid to alleviate ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-lawmaker held over alleged sexual assault in Tokyo karaoke parlor
Tamotsu Shiiki, a former Lower House lawmaker of Nippon Ishin no Kai, denies sexually assaulting the first-year junior high school girl. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on stronger yen, focus on U.S. presidential debate
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning, with export-related issues hit by a stronger yen in cautious trading as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential debate. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo eyes 1st tuition hike in 20 yrs as state grants wane
The University of Tokyo said Tuesday it will raise its tuition for new students who will enroll from April next year amid declining s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron to supply equipment for Tata’s chipmaking facilities, Lam Research starts new lab in India
Tokyo Electron, a leading semiconductor equipment provider from Japan, will supply chipmaking tools to Tata Electronics, which is constructing India's first wafer fab. Meanwhile, US-based Lam Research ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as stronger yen hits exporters
Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as investors sold export-related issues on the back of a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business sentiment in Sept hits 7-month low on soft Chinese demand: Reuters poll
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers sank to a seven-month low in September, with managers across a wide range of sectors citing soft Chinese demand as a concern, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers company support measures for long-term LNG contracts, NHK reports
The Japanese government is considering support measures to make it easier for companies to enter into long-term purchase contracts for liquefied natural gas to ensure a stable supply of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Homebuilders With US Exposure May See Boost From Election
Shares of Japanese housing-related companies with exposure to the US may benefit from the presidential election and interest rate cuts, keeping them ahead of the broader equity market in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Pachinko-Style Gambling Is Helping Seniors’ Brains in Japan
Studies show the pinball-style machines can be good for cognition, as manufacturers target elderly care facilities. ( read original story ...)