Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals To Be Made Out Of Old Cellphones

Tokyo 2020 Sports Director Koji Murofushi told ABC News that their choice to gather old cellphones was because of the limited resources available on earth. "And so recycling these things and giving them a new use will make us all think about the ... ( read original story ...)

Bridgestone, Yokohama to Raise Truck Tire Prices

Bridgestone and Yokohama announced Feb. 2 they would be increasing the price of tires as the price of raw materials rise, following a similar announcement from Michelin. All three tire manufacturers said the increase was due to rising raw material costs. ( read original story ...)

Mattis criticizes NKorea ahead of talks with Japan, SKorea

OSAN AIR BASE, Korea, Republic Of — In his first public remarks abroad as U.S. defence secretary, Jim Mattis is criticizing North Korea for provocative acts that require new consultations with Japan and South Korea. Mattis spoke to reporters aboard his ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese PM to propose plan for creating 700,000 U.S. jobs

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to propose during a meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 a bilateral economic co-operation plan, including the creation of a $450 billion US market through railways and other ... ( read original story ...)

Look at Japan for clean coal power

The Turnbull government is considering using taxpayer money to help fund the replacement of Australia's ageing coal-fired power plants with cleaner versions - and it's looking to Japan as an example. Ministers have been talking up the benefits of ultra ... ( read original story ...)

Japan to provide technical training to 40K Indians in 10 years

New Delhi [India], Feb.2: Japan would skill 40,000 technical people in 10 years by collaborating with engineering colleges and other institutions said Japanese Ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatsu in Delhi on Thursday. While speaking at the prestigious ... ( read original story ...)