It said the Fitzgerald was operating under its own power, “although her propulsion is limited”. Kyodo news agency, citing the Japanese coast guard, said seven U.S. crew members were missing. Reuters could not immediately reach the Japanese coast guard ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to discuss steps to prevent genetic discrimination
Japan has no regulations prohibiting such discrimination despite the growing use of genetic testing for predicting people’s vulnerability to disease and potential reaction to medicines. The survey also revealed that more than 30 percent of the ... ( read original story ...)
7 missing after U.S. warship collides with Japanese merchant ship
TOKYO—Seven crew members are reportedly missing and one injured after a U.S. Navy destroyer collided early Saturday morning with a merchant ship off the coast of Japan, the country’s coast guard reported. Footage from the Japanese TV network NHK showed ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese on board for EEC, 4.0 push
The Japanese business community has pledged to support the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and Thailand 4.0 initiative, two large projects focussed on innovation and technology to foster a value-based economy. Japan's Chamber of Commerce is ... ( read original story ...)
World stocks rise after Greek deal, Japan rate decision
Asian stocks were mixed Friday as a tech sell-off overnight on Wall Street shaded sentiment among investors who continued to focus on central bank decisions, including an upcoming decision in Japan. Hang Seng rebounded 0.4 percent to 25,662.27 after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Opened Higher With Exporters Lifted by A Weak Yen
Tokyo stocks open higher, Takata suspended on bankruptcy reports (Photo: AFP). Metrotvnews.com, Tokyo: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday with exporters lifted by a weak yen, while trading in Takata shares was suspended after a media report that the ... ( read original story ...)
World stocks rise as Bank of Japan’s lax policy unchanged
World stocks are mostly higher Friday after Japan's central bank kept its ultra-lax monetary stance intact, lifting Asian sentiment and propping up the dollar. News of another Greek bailout shored up European shares. KEEPING SCORE: European shares rose in ... ( read original story ...)
FAT boss says J-League stint good for Chanathip
Football Association of Thailand president Somyot Poompunmuang has wished Thailand playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin a successful career with J-League side Consodole Sapporo. Chanathip, who missed Thailand's World Cup qualifier against the United Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc’s silence over Toshiba sends chill across Tokyo
head of fund manager WisdomTree Japan, pointing to the diminishing grip of the “keiretsu” — the business groupings whose closeness and mutual support underpinned Japan’s postwar economic growth. “Given that Toshiba is at the core of the Mitsui ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University research identifies skin disease inherited as germline mutation from father
Nagoya University research identified a patient with the whole-body skin disease epidermolytic ichthyosis that had been inherited as a germline mutation from her father with the milder epidermolytic nevus. Analysis of genomic DNA from the patient revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito visits Denmark
(Kyodo News via AP) Under the law enacted Friday in Japan, the 83-year-old Akihito's abdication must take place within three years. The last Japanese emperor to abdicate was Kokaku in 1817. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises for 1st time this week on weak yen; Takata trade suspended
TOKYO, June 16 Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday morning, rising for the first time in the week as the dollar bounced against the yen after solid U.S. data, while financial stocks attracted strong gains. Trading in Takata Corp stock was ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, upgrades economic outlook
The Bank of Japan has opted to keep its lax monetary policy intact, while noting signs of improvement in the world's third largest economy. A BOJ statement issued Friday said it expects demand to accelerate, supporting a "moderate expansion." The central ... ( read original story ...)
Excellent Spanish Olive Oil Researcher, First Visit to Japan for OLIVE OIL KANSAI 2017
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japanese olive oil business showcase, OLIVE OIL KANSAI which was inaugurated in 2016 and was delivered in a favorable reputation, will be staged again in October, 2017 at the largest exhibition venue in the west Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling bloc rams through conspiracy bill
but there is a clear trajectory" toward making pacifist Japan a more normal country. Still, the bill has sharply divided the public, with a recent Nikkei poll showing 44% in favor and 37% against. Lately, hundreds of protesters have been gathering outside ... ( read original story ...)
Japan readies whaling law to counter activists
TOKYO -- A bill promoting Japan's research whaling program moved closer to enactment this week, potentially giving the government new tools to fend off conservationists and increase the consumption of whale meat. A committee in the upper house of the Diet ... ( read original story ...)