The cloud computing arm of Google announced on Thursday that it will reimburse customers for up to $1 million in costs from the unauthorized use of their accounts for crypto mining.
Japan’s Isuzu says no plans to relocate factory from Thailand to Indonesia
Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors said on Thursday it was not planning to move a factory to Indonesia from Thailand, a day after the Indonesian industry minister signalled it would. ( read original story ...)
After controversial disqualification, Japan’s Miyu Kato wins French Open mixed doubles title
Fast-forward to Thursday and the 28-year-old won the French Open mixed doubles title with her German partner Tim Puetz. The pair came from behind to beat Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6 6-4 [10-6] in the final and Kato addressed the crowd with a pre-prepared speech during the trophy ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling on same-sex marriage disappoints but ‘a step forward’
A Japanese court on Thursday said a ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional but it raised concerns about the dignity and human rights of same-sex couples, a ruling short of activists' expectations but still seen as a step forward. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market is leaving others in the dust this year
Japanese stocks are leaving other major markets in the dust this year. Why it matters: This isn't just a markets story.
Japan’s stockmarket rally may disappoint investors
So far this year, foreign investors have bought ¥3.8trn ($27bn) more in Japanese stocks than they have sold, the most since 2013. Beneficiaries include Japan’s cheaply priced value stocks, such as the five sogo shosha (general trading companies) that Mr Buffet has bought stakes in.
Japan to push child care, labour reforms to stem falling births -sources
Japan aims to reform labour law, easing the way for couples to work and share household chores, in a bid to avert an expected sharp fall in the number of its young people by the 2030s, three ... ( read original story ...)
22 years since deadly stabbing rampage at Osaka elementary school
People have held a memorial service at an elementary school in Osaka Prefecture for the victims of a deadly stabbing rampage 22 years ago. A man broke into Ikeda Elementary School and stabbed eight ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for June 7: Pence, Hazardous air, Virginia shooting, Ukraine, Crypto
Many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck with little to no savings to cushion the blow of a job loss, medical emergency, or an unexpected event. If you ever find yourself in this type of ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.85%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Precision Instruments, Machinery and Marine Transport sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.85%.
Japan protests Chinese navy ship entering Japanese waters
Japan has conveyed "strong concern" and lodged a protest against China after the Chinese Navy entered Japan's waters near Yakushima Island on Thursday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Isuzu says it is not planning to relocate factory from Thailand to Indonesia
Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors on Thursday said it was not planning to move a factory from Thailand to Indonesia, a day after the Indonesian industry minister said the company would do so. ( read original story ...)
5 arrested after discovery of woman’s body buried in north Japan
Five suspects were arrested on June 7 in connection with a body found buried in an empty lot in the northern Japan city of Akita, sources clo･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Trauma of Japan’s deflation battle keeps BOJ wary of policy shift
Japan's bitter memories of its decades-long battle with deflation hang heavily over the central bank's deliberations to take its first modest step away from ultra-loose monetary policy, even as inflation and wages creep up. ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Nagoya officials failed to weed out hurtful abuse at castle forum
When a discriminatory remark is uttered during a public meeting hosted by a municipality, it is the city officials' responsibility to demonstrate their categorical rejection of bigotry by admonishing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court rules that not allowing same-sex marriage is ‘in a state of unconstitutionality’
Japan's Fukuoka District Court ruled on Thursday that not allowing same-sex marriage was "in a state of unconstitutionality" in a complicated ruling that fell short of marriage-equality activists' expectations. ( read original story ...)