Philippines’ Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. speaks during a press briefing with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi after their meeting in Manila, Philippines, January 9, 2020.
Chair of Japan automaker Suzuki to step down
Suzuki’s chairman Osamu Suzuki will retire after more than four decades at the helm of the Japanese carmaker, the company said Wednesday.
Takeda says first patient given Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in Japan clinical trial
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday the first patient had been given Novavax Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate in a Japanese clinical trial. Takeda, Japan’s biggest drugmaker, is helping bring …
Dipu Moni: Japan’s role key to Bangladesh’s further development
Heaping praise on Japan for its contribution to Bangladesh’s development, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said further bilateral cooperation is crucial for this country to graduate to a developing …
Bangladesh, Japan saw strengthened relation in 2020 despite pandemic: envoy
Despite the pandemic affecting economies and health systems, Bangladesh and Japan last year saw a stronger relationship as the two peace-loving nations worked together for national and regional …
Nissan ex-CEO tells Japanese court Ghosn’s pay was too low
Former Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa told a Japanese court Wednesday he believed the compensation for his predecessor Carlos Ghosn was too low “by international standards,” and so he supported …
Takeda Provides Updates on Phase 1/2 Clinical Trials of Novavax’ and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced today that the first subject was dosed in its Phase 1/2 immunogenicity and safety study of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate …
Japan’s 1,000-Year-Old Answer to Cold Winters is a Hearty Bowl of Oden
For the winter season in Japan, oden continues to be a signature comfort food to beat back the cold. Wintry treat: Oden is a convenient and simple dish where an assortment of ingredients are simmered …
Japan’s Kosei taps Rusal for new aluminum supply deal
A new aluminum supply deal will see Russia’s UC Rusal provide lower-carbon aluminum to Japanese automotive component maker Kosei.
Jim Ryan Says Sony Has Strong Relationships With Japanese Licenses, Will Continue Developing For Market
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Ryan commented that he still felt the Sony brand was strong with licenses in Japan, echoing some previous statements he made about Sony not downplaying Japan after …