Google is adding California's earthquake early warning system as part of its Android operating system for mobile phones. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s current account surplus shrinks to 5-year low as exports plunge
Japan posted its smallest current account surplus in more than five years in June, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday, mainly due to a slump in exports, highlighting the heavy hit to external ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Ramps Up Military Defense, Atom Bomb Survivors Warn It Could Bring Disaster
"If the right of self-defense is exercised as 'offense is the best defense' it would recklessly lead us to a war," Nagasaki survivor Tanaka Terumi told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
An Attempted Coup Tried to Stop Japan’s Surrender in World War II. Here’s How It Failed
The Japanese refer to the attempted coup d’état on Aug. 14, 1945, the last night of the Second World War, as the “Kyujo Incident" ... ( read original story ...)
Stilton cheese could drive a wedge in UK-Japan trade talks
Cheese exports worth less than $150,000 could be holding up a trade deal between Britain and Japan. Since Brexit, the UK government has struggled to replicate the trade agreements it once enjoyed with ... ( read original story ...)
Eisai Pharmaceuticals to Make the ON3 Next-Generation Life-Science and Lifestyle Campus its U.S. Headquarters
PRNewswire/ -- Eisai Inc., an oncology- and neurology-focused pharmaceutical company and the U.S. subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd., (based in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Indian craft brewer Bira talking to foreign beer makers about possible stake sale, says CEO
India's B9 Beverages, maker of popular craft beer Bira, is in talks with international brewers and investors to sell a stake of up to 20% in the company, its chief executive told Reuters on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Stilton drives wedge between UK-Japan Brexit deal
Brexit trade deal between the UK and Japan may have met an unlikely obstacle - stilton cheese. On Friday, the two sides said they hoped to agree the details of a post-Brexit trade agreement by the end ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector sentiment improves in July
Japan's service sector sentiment index rose in July, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Tuesday, showing some improvement in business confidence although concerns persist over the impact of the ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists discover new kind of powerful, BOOMERANG earthquake which generates underground ‘sonic booms’
For the first time in history, scientists have confirmed the existence of mysterious and extremely powerful ‘boomerang’ earthquakes, throwing open the possibility of even more devastating types of ... ( read original story ...)
The UK’s post-Brexit trade deal with Japan has hit a wall because Britain wants to sell Tokyo more blue cheese
The UK government's negotiations with Tokyo have reportedly encountered an obstacle in Liz Truss' mission to sell more blue cheese to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank returns to profit after record losses
SoftBank founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has pulled off a remarkably speedy comeback after the worst loss in his company’s 39-year history. ( read original story ...)
Hey Leslieville: Tokyo Smoke just rolled into the neighbourhood
CNW/ - Tokyo Smoke, Canada's award-winning, design focused cannabis retailer with Toronto roots, has just opened its first location in the city's east end. ( read original story ...)
Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp.'s said Tuesday that its profit rose 12% in April-June from a year earlier as its investments added to its coffers, including sales ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Asia-Pacific property rents fall sharply amid lockdowns
Singapore's economy shrinks 13 per cent in the second quarter. Sydney Airport is raising $1.4bn to restructure its operations in response to the slump in air travel. Reporting delays keep a lid on US ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rise most in a week as U.S. stimulus bets gather steam
Japanese shares on Tuesday gained the most in a week on hopes of additional U.S. fiscal stimulus to bolster the world's largest economy, as major countries struggle to break free from the impact of ... ( read original story ...)