TOKYO: The Philippines and Japan are expected to sign more than five business agreements during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit here, Trade Secretary Alfred Pascual said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
At least 5 business deals set to be signed in Tokyo
More than five business deals with Japanese firms are expected to be signed on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Commemorative Summit here, the trade department ... ( read original story ...)
Body of sergeant killed when US Air Force Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan is returning home
The remains of a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from Massachusetts who was one of eight service members lost when a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan are being returned home. The body of 24-year-old Jacob “Jake” Galliher was expected to arrive at the Westover Air Force Base in ( read original story ...
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami add Japan stop to preseason tour
The preseason tour for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami keeps growing, with the team revealing Friday that a stop in Japan has now been added to the schedule. Inter Miami will face Japanese league champion Vissel Kobe at the Japan National Stadium on Feb. ( read original story ...)
Huge 2024 ‘Biden Bailout’ Predicted To Crash The U.S. Dollar And Trigger A $20 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Boom
Federal Reserve "bailout" for U.S. president Joe Biden could be about to cause chaos for the bitcoin price and crypto ...
US SEC says no to new crypto rules; Coinbase asks court to review
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday denied a petition by Coinbase Global seeking new rules from the agency for the digital asset sector, which the country's largest crypto exchange ...
Japan PM Kishida’s support sinks to 26% on slush fund scandal
TOKYO -- The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet fell to a record low 26% amid a growing fundraising scandal that has led to the sacking of four ministers, the latest ...
China sweeps singles semifinal berths at 2023 Women’s WTT Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- The 2023 Women's World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals saw continued dominance from China, with four Chinese players sweeping singles semifinal berths and two pairs ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Thanks Fans For Their ‘Patience’ Ahead Of Tennis Return
The four-time Grand Slam singles champion, who welcomed a baby girl in July, hasn't competed in a tournament since September 2022. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Msgr. Lembo’s ordination: ‘A sign of hope in the metropolis’
Archbishop Kikuchi today conferred episcopal ministry on the Italian PIME missionary called by Pope Francis to join him as auxiliary bishop. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia and Japan agree on removing more trade barriers
Indonesia and Japan have agreed on the removal of more trade barriers, Indonesia's foreign minister said on Saturday, after the two countries concluded negotiations on protocols to improve their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan companies should make quick decisions amid Chinese rise: Thai PM
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Saturday that Japanese companies in Thailand should make quick decisions in their business ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to lure Japanese business travellers with visa-free entry starting on January 2024
Thailand granted visa exemption for Japanese entering the kingdom for short-term business trips, in a bid to encourage economic cooperation between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Why You MUST Visit Sapporo in the Winter: Snow Festival and Beyond
Experience the Sapporo Snow Festival, explore Biei's winter wonderland, and hit the slopes at natural ski resorts in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors begin questioning LDP lawmakers in political fund scandal
NHK has learned that Tokyo prosecutors have begun questioning lawmakers of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party in connection with a political funds scandal. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka graces InStyle cover, reveals details of complicated pregnancy, labor and delivery
The former world No. 1 tested positive for Group B streptococcus while pregnant, and later, had a more than 12-hour labor. ( read original story ...)