Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would invest up to 730 billion yen ($5.27 billion) in Japan and the United States to make batteries for fully electric vehicles, a category of automobile that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for $24 bln investment to boost battery competitiveness
Japan needs over $24 billion in investment from both the public and private sectors to develop a competitive manufacturing base for batteries used in areas such as electric vehicles (EVs) and energy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to upgrade its cruise missiles in big defence spending push
Japan will upgrade its cruise missiles and research hypersonic weapons as it seeks to significantly increase military spending to counter what Tokyo sees as the rising threat from China. The defence ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka comes into its own
OSAKA - I have quite literally stepped into a video game. After a madcap rush through the sprawling park grounds of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka (from $86.35 on Klook) to get to its latest ... ( read original story ...)
Congressman flags rising crypto fraud, demands answers from regulators
A key House investigative panel raised an alarm over the lack of crypto oversight and demanded answers from top federal regulators and industry executives.
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall after negative lead from Wall Street; China factory activity data ahead
Futures in the Asia-Pacific were set to fall on Wednesday after a negative lead from Wall Street, and as investors look ahead to China's PMI data.
Japan’s factories expand output for a second month in July
Japan's factories extended expansion in output to a second month in July as motor vehicle production improved, marking a positive start to the third quarter for manufacturers and broader economic ...
Soccer: Nagoya fined for postponement caused by erroneous report
The J-League on Tuesday reprimanded and fined Nagoya Grampus 2 million yen ($14,400) for providing an erroneous coronavirus-related report that led to the league postponing their home top-division ... ( read original story ...)
Hospitals turn to C-sections as beds fill up with infected women
“We are just barely holding on,” said Noriko Kato, head of the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital in Nagoya. “We have to secure operating ... ( read original story ...)
Smiths Detection to supply Yokohama Customs with Cargo Inspection Systems
Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security inspection technologies, announces that it has secured a contract to provide the customs authorities of Yokohama with two Cargo ... ( read original story ...)
First-place Swallows and Munetaka Murakami make statement by sweeping away BayStars
If the Tokyo Yakult Swallows go on to win the Central League pennant, as most expect them to do, the club and its fans might look back at the three-game sweep of the Yokohama BayStars this past ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek, Alcaraz Win At US Open As Nadal, Osaka Make Bow
Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz reached the second round of a sweltering US Open on Tuesday as former champions Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka prepared to light up the New York night. World number one ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hopes Serena Williams’ legacy will live on through her, Cori Gauff
Home; Tennis News; Serena Williams; Naomi Osaka says Serena Williams may be retiring but her legacy will live on through other Black athletes that grew up watching and idolizing t ... ( read original story ...)
Missing part of Japan’s 1st imported novel found in Osaka
KYOTO--The last half of what is regarded as Japan’s first imported novel has gone on display here for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Recovers Following Massive Dip, Here Are Other Crypto Movers That Should Be On Your Radar Today
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world’s most valued cryptocurrency, showed some recovery signs this morning following a sharp sell-off over the weekend amid comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...
Japan, Eyeing Military Build-Up, Hosts Israeli Defence Chief
Israel predicted increased defence exports to Japan on Tuesday as the Asian economic powerhouse signals intent to boost military spending amid more assertive Chinese conduct in the region. Tokyo has ... ( read original story ...)