Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (VFMCRP) today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health and Labor Welfare (MHLW) has granted its partner, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., marketing …
Outcome uncertain as Japan’s ruling party heads to vote on next PM
Japan’s ruling party votes on Wednesday for the country’s next prime minister in an election that has turned into the most unpredictable race since Shinzo Abe made a surprise comeback almost a decade …
2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM
The inclusion of two women among the four candidates vying to become the next prime minister seems like a big step forward for Japan’s notoriously sexist politics. But their fate is in the hands of a …
Polling Shows Premier Vote Set for Runoff: Japan Election
Voting to elect the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is almost certain to go to a second round, with no candidate expected to reach the initial majority needed to avoid a runoff, …
Indonesia’s plan to build mega railway with China triggers debt trap fear
Jakarta: Indonesia is planning to involve Japan and China to build two separate routes for the same railway project, a move analysts fear might lead to Chinese debt trap and even deteriorate Jakarta’s …
How to retire in Japan decades earlier than you think
Japan’s pioneers of the FIRE movement — ‘financial independence, retire early’ — believe in living below one’s means early in life so they’re able to stop working well before retirement age.
Nasa Hataoka of Japan wins Northwest Arkansas Championship by a stroke
Nasa Hataoka survived a nervy finish for a one-shot victory over Minjee Lee and Eun-Hee Ji on Sunday in the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., (67) was …
Japan PM contenders press for government support for education
Contenders to become Japan’s next prime minister called on Sunday for more support for education, with one, Sanae Takaichi, saying she wanted to extend existing financial support for families to …
Japan PM contenders press for government support for education
Contenders to become Japan’s next prime minister called on Sunday for more support for education, with one, Sanae Takaichi, saying she wanted to extend existing financial support for families to …
Japan’s Kono says same-sex marriage should be discussed in parliament
The frontrunner to become Japan’s next prime minister on Sunday said he supported same-sex marriage and that the issue should be discussed in parliament, in contrast to longstanding unease over the …