Secretary Ramon Lopez seeks stronger ties between the Philippines and Japan to take advantage of the latter’s interest in manufacturing investments. “As we navigate a fast-changing world that …
Nike Japan ad sparks debate about racism online and some calls for a boycott
A new video advertisement from Nike Japan that portrays the experiences of three soccer players from different backgrounds has sparked fierce debate online, including some calls to boycott the company …
18 Percent Of Olympic Tickets Sold In Japan To Be Refunded
About 18 percent of tickets sold in Japan for next year’s coronavirus-postponed Olympics will be refunded, Tokyo 2020 organisers said Thursday, with over 3.6 million seats still reserved domestically …
Refunds sought for 18% of tickets sold in Japan, organisers say
Refund requests have been made for around 18% of the tickets sold in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics, the organising committee said on Thursday. Ticket holders in Japan were given the chance to ask for …
Japan Plan Phase-Out of New Gasoline Cars by Mid-2030s
All new vehicles sold in Japan by the mid-2030s will be hybrid or electric as the government begins to unveil concrete steps for reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, broadcaster NHK …
Japan’s service sector struggles to recover amid COVID-19 resurgence: PMI
Activity in Japan’s services sector continued to falter in November, a private sector survey showed, as a resurgence in coronavirus infections weighed on new business and employment conditions. The …
Kuwait Petroleum signs deal to store 3.14 mln barrels of oil in Japan: KUNA
State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KNPC) signed an agreement to store 3.14 million barrels of crude oil in Japan, Kuwait News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the company’s deputy managing …
Kuwait Petroleum signs deal to store 3.14 mln barrels of oil in Japan: KUNA
State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KNPC) signed an agreement to store 3.14 million barrels of crude oil in Japan, Kuwait News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the company’s deputy managing …
Why has wedding of Japan’s Princess Mako still not gone ahead?
Plans still on hold after revelations about finances of would-be groom’s mother two years ago …
Japan protests against Russian missile deployment on disputed islands
Japan’s government has lodged a protest after Russia’s military deployed a number of its new S-300V4 missile defence systems for combat duty on a disputed chain of islands near Japan, Chief Cabinet …