An introduction to the Ainu by filmmaker Takeshi Fukunaga, creator of what is said to be the first film about, and starring, this long overlooked population – plus how to experience Ainu culture …
AstraZeneca files for Japan approval of COVID-19 vaccine, second after Pfizer treatment
Drugmaker AstraZeneca PLC said on Friday it had applied for approval in Japan of its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second pharmaceutical firm to do so after Pfizer Inc.
AstraZeneca applies for COVID-19 vaccine approval in Japan
AstraZeneca said on Friday it had applied for approval in Japan for its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second drug maker to do so after Pfizer Inc.
Top Japan Brewer Leads Backlash Among Investors to Myanmar Coup
Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings Co. said it will end its joint-venture partnership with Myanmar’s largest brewer in one of the first moves by a global company in response to the country’s military coup …
Khazanah associate Parkway Life REIT divests non-core property in Japan for RM112 million
Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s 35%-owned associate, Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has sold a non-core industrial property in Japan known as P-Life Matsudo for ¥2.9 billion (about RM112 …
Kirin Scraps Joint Venture With Myanmar Military-Owned Firm After Coup
Cutting ties with MEHL, the Japanese beverage giant said the Tatmadaw’s takeover and detention of civilian leaders “are against our standards and human rights policy.” …
Kirin to end beer ventures with Myanmar’s military after coup
Kirin will end its brewing joint ventures with ties to Myanmar’s army after the Japanese company denounced the coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s government as against its human rights policy.
Carmakers’ chip woes, UK directors face liability rules, Japan’s job-creating robots
German carmakers are considering their own semiconductor stockpiles to avoid supply chain troubles, the UK government could soon hold directors personally liable for the accuracy of their companies’ …
Japan’s Households Cut Spending in December Before Emergency
(Bloomberg) — Japan’s household spending edged down in December, falling for the first time in three months, before the spread of coronavirus forced the government to call another state of emergency …
Singapore Billionaire Gets Windfall as Dream Deal Comes True
Almost a decade ago, the son of Singapore pigment mogul Goh Cheng Liang set his sights on gaining control of Japan’s biggest paint maker. He finally succeeded, and that’s been a boon for the family’s …