(Reuters) -Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will cut less than 5% of its global workforce, amounting to fewer than 1,000 positions, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its chips. Renesas, ... ( read original story ...)
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Carmakers Vow Closer Ties to Regain Ground in China
Japan’s biggest automakers pledged cooperation in tech-focused areas to survive in the rapidly evolving global industry, just as two of its largest car brands begin negotiating a deal that would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan convenience stores filling role as local safety refuges as police presence declines
A poster indicating that a store participates in the "safety station" program, with its elephant logo as found in convenience stores across nearly the entire country, is seen in Sapporo's Chuo Ward on ... ( read original story ...)
Spiking yields puncture risk appetite, Japan warns on yen
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors go into Wednesday's market trading in Asia with their appetite for risk smothered by the rise in global bond yields. As ever, U.S. Treasury yields ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to supply ADVAN Sport EV tires for China’s Stelato S9 EV
Learn how Yokohama ADVAN tires for EVs enhance driving performance, reduce rolling resistance, and ensure a quieter ride. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces Breakup From Rapper Cordae
Osaka’s breakup announcement also comes a couple of days after she suffered an abdominal injury while playing the final of a WTA tournament in Auckland. The tournament, which took place on Sunday January 5, led to the athlete dropping out of the finals. ( read original story ...)
2 Cathay passengers charged over scuffle on flight from Japan to Hong Kong
Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Renesas Electronics to slash jobs amid weak chip demand, Nikkei reports
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will cut several hundred of jobs in 2025 due to sluggish demand for a wide range of its chips, Nikkei reported on Wednesday. The company informed employees of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Carmakers Vow Closer Ties to Regain Ground Lost to China
Japan’s biggest automakers pledged cooperation in tech-focused areas to survive in the rapidly evolving global industry, just as two of its largest car brands begin negotiating a deal that would ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Says She Is No Longer With Rapper Cordae
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, “are no longer in a relationship.” Osaka posted the news on social media Monday, less than a week before the ... ( read original story ...)
‘No bad blood’: Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces split with rapper Cordae
Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka announced on social media that she had ended her relationship with her longtime partner, rapper Cordae. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new ambassador sings Welsh national anthem
Ambassador Suzuki, who was previously Japanese ambassador to India and Bhutan, became the new UK ambassador late last year. In a separate video posted on X, he said he was looking forward to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS targets aftermarket with new north, central America president
Tivoli, Italy – Yokohama TWS has named Lawrence Harmon as regional president north and central America (NCA), effective 1 Jan. In his new role, Harmon will be responsible for driving the NCA business ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka announces Cordae split 1 year after welcoming daughter: ‘No bad blood at all’
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her split from rapper Cordae on Instagram, telling fans he was "a great person and an awesome dad." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest person, 115-year-old woman, has 36 great-grandchildren and still eats well
The oldest person in Japan, 115-year-old Okagi Hayashi of Toki, Gifu Prefecture, still has a good appetite, and at a Christmas party held la ... ( read original story ...)