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The proportion of people sleeping less than the recommended eight hours is rising globally, and costs Japan as much as $138 billion in economic losses each year, according to Rand Corp. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning on selling in high-tech issues after the U.S. tech-heavy Nasdaq index ended lower for a second straight session overnight on higher U.S. Treasury yields. The ... ( read original story ...)

A screenshot of an article, which claims that Japan has dropped its COVID-19 vaccine rollout and has opted to use the drug Ivermectin is being shared on social media platforms. The screenshot also ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday his government would release some oil reserves in response to a U.S. request in a way that does not breach a Japanese law that only allows stock ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s normally risk-loving day traders are abandoning the Turkish lira in droves, with some forced to sell their positions as the currency plunged to a record low this week. ( read original story ...)

By integrating data often collected by separate authorities, officials hope to quickly identify children in need of assistance to prevent poverty and abuse. ( read original story ...)

The Vietnamese Party and State always creates the best possible conditions for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to contribute to their homeland's national construction and development, Prime Minister Pham Mi ... ( read original story ...)

HCMC's first metro route will get four more trains from Japan by next month to add to the seven it has already received, its builder said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

Japan and Vietnam on Tuesday signed an agreement to cooperate in space defense and cybersecurity, as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid concerns over China’s growing ... ( read original story ...)

While Tokyo mulls its options, Lockheed is trying to squeeze more missiles into the F-35’s bays. Here’s What You Need to Remember: If Japan wants its new F-3 fighter to carry more missiles, it will ... ( read original story ...)

A 14-year-old junior high school student in central Japan was rushed to hospital with cardio-respiratory arrest on the morning of Nov. 24 af ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has defended Serena Williams following a controversial moment between the pair. Find out more here. ( read original story ...)

Members of the Tokyo Tech Volunteer Group (Tokyo Tech VG) have received the BIGLOBE award after their second-place finish in Mirai Draft 2021, an idea competition that focuses on connecting refugee ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo has expressed serious concern over joint flights earlier this month by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan. ( read original story ...)

In a part of joint efforts with the US and other countries, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, his country plans to release oil from its reserves to stem the surge in prices. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka's social media account with Weibo has had censorship activity after she posted concern for tennis professional Peng Shuai ... ( read original story ...)