Why The Alaska Earthquake Didn’t Claim Any Lives

The warning system, which gives anywhere from seconds to minutes before shaking starts, is already in place in other earthquake-prone countries, including Japan, Mexico, Turkey, Romania, China and Ita... ( read original story ...)

Japan eases immigration rules for workers

Japan's parliament has approved a controversial new law allowing hundreds of thousands of foreigners into the country to ease labour shortages. From next April foreigners will be allowed to take up jo... ( read original story ...)

Osaka World Expo setup complements a casino: Nomura

Osaka’s government has earmarked an island called Yumeshima ... conferences and exhibitions – for the expo means it would make financial sense to utilise the site for a casino resort. World Expo event... ( read original story ...)