Former Nissan Motor Co Ltd executive Greg Kelly goes on trial in Tokyo on Tuesday, almost two years after prosecutors charged the American lawyer with helping his ex-boss, Carlos Ghosn, hide his ... ( read original story ...)
Suga wins party vote, all but assuring election as Japan PM
Yoshihide Suga has been elected as the new head of Japan’s ruling party, virtually guaranteeing him parliamentary election as the country’s next prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Parents of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery Thank Naomi Osaka
In her first match, Grand Slam–winning tennis player Naomi Osaka wore a face mask printed with the name of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was killed by police earlier this year. In an ... ( read original story ...)
Champions Osaka, Thiem make the most of U.S. Open adversities
Circumstances at this year's U.S. Open were extraordinary due to the COVID-19 pandemic but rather than getting deterred, champions Naomi Osaka and Dominic Thiem overcame them in order to fulfil their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Will Struggle to Pull off Abe’s Defense Transformation
The new Japanese prime minister shares many of outgoing Shinzo Abe’s policies—but isn’t as wedded to Abe’s big overhaul. ( read original story ...)
Plan to build off-highway tyre plant in Vizag
The Yokohama Rubber Company Limited has announced its plan to build a new off-highway tyre plant at the Atchutapuram Industrial Park, Visakhapatnam, with a planned investment of US $165 million. The ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Olympic surf team will make waves in Texas as it prepares for Tokyo Games
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Olympic surf team will prepare for next year's Tokyo Games by training at a wave pool in Waco, Texas. ( read original story ...)
Analyst: South Korea, Japan relations may not change under Suga
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is unlikely to change course on Japan's relationship with South Korea. ( read original story ...)
South Korea military chief nominee stands by GSOMIA with Japan
South Korea's new defense minister nominee defended a bilateral military intelligence agreement with Japan and said North Korea is unlikely to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party taps Yoshihide Suga to succeed Shinzo Abe as prime minister
Suga is seen as an efficient and ruthless political operator who promises policy continuity but a different style from his predecessor. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Brings Together Talent From East and West for Unexpected Music Collabs.
Sapporo Premium Beer is paying homage to its roots with a new music program called Sapporo DUOS. The brand’s heritage lies in both Japan and Bavaria, where its first Master Brewer, Seibei Nagawa, ... ( read original story ...)
Trial of Former Nissan Executive Greg Kelly to Kick Off in Tokyo
Greg Kelly, the former Nissan executive charged with helping hide Carlos Ghosn’s compensation as Nissan chief, goes on trial Tuesday in Tokyo and is expected to maintain his innocence. ( read original story ...)
Tadao Ando creates circular public toilet surrounded by cherry trees in Tokyo
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando has completed a circular toilet in a Tokyo's Jingu-Dori Park as his contribution to the Tokyo Toilet project. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga to succeed Shinzo Abe as prime minister
Suga is seen as an efficient and ruthless political operator who promises policy continuity but a different style from his predecessor. ( read original story ...)
Continuity of policies may not work for Japan’s Suga, professor says
Japan explains what to expect from Suga, and if he is the best candidate to lead the country. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC ... ( read original story ...)
Party Insiders Put Yoshihide Suga on Brink of Being Japan’s Prime Minister
The governing party, in an emergency vote restricted to members of Parliament and select delegates, overwhelmingly backed the leading symbol of continuity from Shinzo Abe’s long premiership. ( read original story ...)