With the inauguration of the new Biden administration approaching, America’s East Asian allies are beginning to turn their attention to Japan–South Korea relations. The new administration has …
Japan’s capsule with asteroid samples retrieved in Australia
A Japanese capsule carrying the first samples of asteroid subsurface shot across the night atmosphere early Sunday before successfully landing in the remote Australian …
Asteroid Dust Collected By Japan Probe Arrives On Earth
In a streak of light across the night sky, samples collected from a distant asteroid arrived on Earth Sunday after being dropped off by Japanese space probe Hayabusa-2. Scientists hope the precious …
Watch Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission deliver first subsurface asteroid samples to Earth
A Japanese capsule is returning to Earth on Saturday carrying the first-ever rock samples from beneath the surface of an asteroid. When it plummets to Earth, the capsule will provide a stunning show …
Sony to shut a Malaysia factory, consolidate facilities
Sony Corp will close a factory in Malaysia next year to consolidate its operations in its other plant in the state for efficiency, the Japanese electronics giant said on Saturday. The company told …
Japan to invest US$4b in Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund
Japan will invest US$4 billion in Indonesia’s planned sovereign wealth fund through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.The amount is double the commitment provided by the US International …
Japan to Invest $4 Billion in Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
Japan will invest $4 billion in Indonesia’s planned sovereign wealth fund through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Japan’s Journey to an Asteroid Ends With a Hunt in Australia’s Outback
The Hayabusa2 mission cements Japan’s role in exploring the solar system, but finding its asteroid cargo presents one last challenge.
Indonesia says JBIC commits to invest $4 bln in new sovereign wealth fund
Indonesia’s government on Friday said the Japan Bank for International Cooperation has committed to invest $4 billion in the Southeast Asian country’s soon-to-be-launched sovereign wealth fund.
PHOTOS: There Still Is No Comfort For The ‘Comfort Women’ Of The Philippines
They were forced into a system of sexual slavery created by the Japanese army during World War II. The survivors — now in their 80s and 90s — are still demanding justice.