Dirco said South Africa’s economic diplomatic efforts continue to yield results in 2024, as evidenced by breakthroughs for the avocado sector, and opening of new markets including Japan and China. ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles jets against China reconnaissance plane that breached airspace
Japan's defence ministry said it had scrambled jets against a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft that had breached its airspace for a few minutes on Monday morning. ( read original story ...)
2 dentists in Osaka Pref. referred to prosecutors over boy’s death after anesthesia
Two dentists at a clinic in Osaka Prefecture were referred to prosecutors on Aug. 26 for allegedly putting a patient with special needs into ... ( read original story ...)
Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen ( read original story ...)
2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow Bodybuilding Results
The results of the 2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow are here. The show, which invaded Tokyo, Japan on August 25, saw threats from the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions take part in a showdown for gold and invitations for the upcoming Mr. Olympia. ( read original story ...)
Jumbo Listings Set to Boost Japan’s Market as Sentiment Recovers
Two jumbo initial public offerings may roughly triple the amount of money raised in Japan’s stock market this year as sentiment bounces back from this month’s selloff.
Japan’s Kono Calls for Fiscal Discipline In Entering LDP Leadership Race
Former Foreign and Defense Minister Kono Taro became the third lawmaker to throw his hat in the ring for the leadership of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party with a call for the nation to restore ...
Japan’s Suntory aims for greater US canned cocktail market share, bets on spirits expertise
Japan's Suntory Holdings (SUNTH.UL) is betting on its spirits expertise to boost its share in the U.S. canned cocktails market, said a senior official from the drinks giant that aims to become the global leader in the sector by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Kioxia’s IPO expected to bring windfall for SK hynix: analysts
in the Japanese rival. With the aim for an October initial public offering, Kioxia is expected to achieve a market capitalization of over 1.5 trillion yen ($10.4 billion), marking the bourse's largest ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls as yen firms, chip-related shares top losers
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday as a stronger yen weighed on investor sentiment, with heavyweight chip-related stocks leading the losses. The Nikkei was down 1% to 37,994.83, as of ...
Osaka back in US Open
For Naomi Osaka, returning to the U.S. Open is more about reliving childhood memories than revisiting her past successes, the Japanese player said on Saturday. Since resuming play after a 15-month ...
Japan’s July exports growth lags expectations
TOKYO: Japan’s exports rose at a slightly slower pace than expected ... Japanese exports rose 10.3% year-on-year in July, up for an eighth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed, ...
Hello Kitty is opening a café in Tokyo for her 50th anniversary
Tokyo's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will take over Box Cafe & Space in Shibuya 109 from September 13 to October 27. Reservations are now open and can be made online for a fee of ¥600. For more ... ( read original story ...)
Gold bullion scams targeting elderly people on the rise in Japan
A series of gold bullion scam cases targeting elderly people have been reported in Aichi and other prefectures since June, with losses ranging from ¥8 million ($55,500) to ¥100 million, and ... ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu tackles ‘drug loss’ in Japan through ecosystem to accelerate digitalization of clinical trials
KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced that it will begin initiatives to attract global clinical trials to Japan and tackle the ‘drug loss’ issue by working with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan draws up plan to develop health care business into growth industry
Japan's health ministry has drawn up a plan to develop the country's medical care sector by tapping overseas resources, such as accepting foreign medical students. ( read original story ...)