One of the world’s biggest taxi markets is finally opening its gates wider to Uber after a decade of pushing by the U.S. ride-hailing company. ( read original story ...)
End of era as Toshiba delists from Tokyo stock exchange after 74 years
Electronics firm taken private in £11bn deal by consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian evacuee children get kick out of soccer event with pro players in Tokyo
Children from war-torn Ukraine joined a soccer lesson with Ukrainian professional team Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of a recent charity match with ( read original story ...)
Rockcliff’s $2.7B deal with Tokyo Gas is a bet on Gulf Coast LNG
Tokyo Gas is doubling down on the Haynesville shale region of East Texas with its acquisition of Rockcliff Energy, reaffirming its belief in the area’s rising importance in global gas markets. The Japan-based gas utility said Friday that its TG Natural Resources subsidiary would buy the East Texas gas producer for $2. ( read original ...
Tokyo stocks rise after BOJ maintains ultraloose policy
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday on buying of exporter and technology issues as the yen weakened and interest rates fell after the Bank of J ( read original story ...)
A Japan court orders Okinawa to approve a modified plan to build runways for US Marine Corps
A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern ... ( read original story ...)
US turns to Japan to boost Ukraine’s air defenses
Tokyo is expected to officially announce a significant policy shift this week, allowing the export of dozens of Patriot missiles to the United States, U.S. newspaper the Washington Post reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Yap and family explore the beautiful city of Nagoya in Japan
Richard Yap and his family are enjoying the beauty of Nagoya City in Japan! On Instagram, Richard shared some lovely snaps of him with his wife Melody and daughter Ashley strolling the streets of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese court overrules Okinawa governor, hands Marine airfield decision to Tokyo
A Japanese court sided with Tokyo on Wednesday and wrested permitting approval for a Marine Corps runway at Camp Schwab away from Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba delists after 74 years on Tokyo stock market
Decade of upheaval and scandal brought down one of Japan’s biggest brands, triggering buyout and an uncertain future ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo toilet culture that inspired Wim Wenders’ ‘Perfect Days’
Japan's Oscar entry is by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. His new film, "Perfect Days," is inspired by the country's unique public toilet culture. ( read original story ...)
US flies a bomber for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North’s long-range missile launch
The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party hit by scandal over undocumented political funds
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing its biggest scandal in decades, involving millions of dollars in undocumented political funds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new industry minister pledges chip sector support
Japan's new industry minister on Wednesday pledged to continue supporting efforts to revitalise the country's chip manufacturing base, which have included subsidies for Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC and ... ( read original story ...)
AI helps design better polycrystalline electronics: Study
Polycrystalline is ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the screens of our smartphones and computers to the metals and ceramics in our cars. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo infrastructure development to cost $67.5 billion: gov’t
The Japanese government on Dec. 19 unveiled the overall cost of hosting the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, putting infrastructure developmen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)