A team of Chinese scientists has confirmed the presence of the anthrax-causing bacteria at the site of an infamous Second World War laboratory. ( read original story ...)
LMT Unit Secures $579M Contract to Support Japan’s ASEV construction
Lockheed Martin Corporation’s LMT business unit, Rotary and Mission Systems, has been awarded a modification contract of $579 million to support the Japan government’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco heats up global expansion
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) continues to heat up its global expansion as it aims to bring its innovative heated tobacco product, Ploom, in 40 markets. ( read original story ...)
2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
The earthquake was centered in Morgan Hill at a depth of 6.0 kilometers (about 3.7 miles). The USGS said it received seven reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time ... ( read original story ...)
Halal cafeteria is among Japan factory’s perks for Muslim workers
MAEBASHI, Japan -- A company in Gunma prefecture in central Japan has found a novel way to attract the best workers from Malaysia, home to a major subsidiary. It is adding halal options to its ...
South Korea and Japan arms industries grow nearly as fast as Russia’s
SEOUL -- The Japanese and South Korean defense industries are growing rapidly, with a survey by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showing their sales surged by nearly 40% in ...
Japanese shares see modest increase on Monday’s morning session
Japanese Stocks saw a modest increase in the morning session on the Tokyo stock exchange on Monday, signaling a slight positive shift in market sentiment. The benchmark NIKKEI 225 index rose by 11.98 ...
Kanye West and Bianca Censori are back in Tokyo in matching outfits after spending the holidays in LA
The couple is now spending time in Tokyo, Japan after spending the holidays in LA, following the rapper's big purchase in Beverly Hills. Bianca was also spotted in November shopping for home decor for ... ( read original story ...)
Step Into Jil Sander’s Biggest Store Yet, Just Opened in Tokyo’s Ginza
While Jil Sander is undergoing a change in its C-suite - with chief executive officer Luca Lo Curzio exiting the company and landing at K-Way last month - its retail rollout hasn't stopped. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets sights on 20 nuclear reactors’ worth of power through solar cells
Japan plans to generate energy equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors with perovskite solar cells, targeting net zero by 2050. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks slightly lower to kick of the final the month of 2024
Markets on Wall Street inched modestly lower before the opening bell on Monday as they kicked off the final month of 2024 hoping to match November’s robust gains.
Japan: Sapporo White Illumination
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - November 22, 2024 Sapporo White Illumination, a popular seasonal light event, begins at Odori Park in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 22, 2024. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Commits to 2 More Tournaments in 2025
Tennis fans were delighted to see Naomi Osaka return to action last season. While injuries ultimately cut short her comeback year, the four-time Grand Slam champion is already preparing for the 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Defence Budget Surge: A New Security Paradigm
Japan's commitment to spending 2% of GDP on defence by 2027 marks a strategic shift, reflecting Tokyo's proactive stance on regional security challenges and global alliance commitments. ( read original story ...)
Ringside Studios Teams With ‘Tokyo Vice’ Producer Alex Boden To Launch Services Firm Tetra & Joins Netflix Japan Film ’10Dance’
Ringside Studios is teaming with Tokyo Vice producer Alex Boden to create a production services business, as it boards Netflix Japan feature 10Dance. Tetra, which Bub Neal’s Ringside and Boden will ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin to Liquidate After $320M Hack
DMM Bitcoin is preparing to wind down its operations following a massive $320 million loss in Bitcoin due to a private key hack in May.