Sleeman-Unibroue union members ratify agreement in principle

Their previous collective agreement expired in December 2016. Seniority and overtime were among the contested issues. The Sleeman-Unibroue factory in Chambly is home to such labels as La Maudite, Fin du Monde, Blanche de Chambly, Sleeman and Sapporo. ( read original story ...)

Alliance Tyres to appear on 2017/18 sleeves

Featuring on the sleeve will be Yokohama’s Alliance Tyres logo – a new passenger vehicle tyre brand launched in Europe at the start of 2017. Chelsea commercial director Chris Townsend said: ‘We are delighted to be able to further expand our ... ( read original story ...)

When love is blind

Alessandra de Rossi plays the role of the Sapporo (Japan)-based tourist guide while Empoy Marquez delineates the role of an unlikely suitor probably coming to the rescue of a distraught compatriot. Indeed, the lead actors are an unlikely love team in an ... ( read original story ...)

Why didn’t Japan’s First Lady speak to Trump?

Japan woke up with surprise on Friday morning to see the intense scrutiny of its First Lady's proficiency in English. It followed US President Donald Trump's comment, as part of his broad-ranging New York Times interview, that the wife of the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Aussies enter Melbourne to Osaka in a 40-footer

Sandringham Yacht Club and Hokko Yacht Club in Osaka, Japan. The race record is held by the 50-footer Wild Thing, skippered in 1995 by Grant Wharington and Scott Gilbert in a time of just under 26 days 21 hours. Read the latest Boatsales Network news and ... ( read original story ...)

Bereaved N. Zealand family protests Japan’s psychiatric care

His mother and his brother held a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday with a Japanese expert to share their experience and call for action to stop the practice in "Japan's broken psychiatric system," as Patrick said. "The world needs to know what's ... ( read original story ...)