Four months since the grounding, many unanswered questions still surround how the Japanese vessel, the Wakashio, ended up spilling oil across Mauritius’ coral reefs. The Japanese shipowner is now …
Asia Today: Japan, S.Korea set new daily records, mull steps
Japan’s daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday …
The Latest: Japan’s daily virus cases rise above 3,000
Japan’s daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday season. The 3,030 new cases, …
Shinzo Abe Gets Turkmen Medal For Investments
Turkmenistan’s autocratic leader has awarded Japanese ex-premier Shinzo Abe with a state medal, state media reported Saturday, after Tokyo invested heavily in the gas-rich country to counter China’s …
Japan, South Korea hit record new COVID-19 cases
(UPI) — Japan hit its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases Saturday, topping 3,000 new infections, health officials said. The country recorded 3,041 new cases and 28 deaths, marking the first time …
Japan Foreign Minister’s Three Tests In Mauritius Oil Spill Visit
Japan’s Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, arrives in Mauritius for the highest profile visit by a Japanese official to the site of the Wakashio oil spill in August. He faces 3 important tests to …
Kosher Sake Pours Into Japan
The “Schindler of Japan” has made Gifu prefecture a popular Jewish pilgrimage site. And the region is catering to its visitors with potables that adhere to religious regulations.
Hong Kong, rare white Thoroughbred in Japan highlight weekend racing
Sunday’s four Group 1 races at Sha Tin in Hong Kong effectively wrap up the international horse racing year and, this year, could wrap up the careers of two global superstars.
NTT’s Record Bond Issue to Wrap up Bumper Year for Japan Corporate Bond Market
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the country’s biggest-ever corporate bond sale worth 1 trillion yen ($9.57 billion) on Friday, as the telecom giant doubled its …
NTT’s Record Bond Issue to Wrap up Bumper Year for Japan Corporate Bond Market
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the country’s biggest-ever corporate bond sale worth 1 trillion yen ($9.57 billion) on Friday, as the telecom giant doubled its …