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 ...)
Japan finance minister issues fresh warning against weak yen
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato issued a fresh warning against speculative yen selling on Tuesday, as the Japanese currency sank to a five-month low below 158 per dollar in volatile trade. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Alcoholic beverage stocks slide in Asia on US cancer warning
TOKYO: Shares of Asian liquor and beer makers declined after the US surgeon general outlined a direct link between alcohol consumption and heightened cancer risk, and called for warning labels. ( read original story ...)
2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat. ( read original story ...)
Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year ... ( read original story ...)
Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction
A company spent $1.3 million to acquire a massive tuna during an auction held at a Japanese fish market in Tokyo over the weekend. It weighed over 600 pounds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI Said to Agree to Take Majority Stake in Solaris
Japan’s SBI Holdings Inc. agreed to take a stake of more than 70% in Solaris SE as part of a new fundraising round for the German fintech, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year’s trend in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat. ( read original story ...)