A former Japanese soldier who reported being sexually abused by military colleagues says she has filed a damage suit against five perpetrators and the government because she feels their earlier apolog
Instagram’s text update Notes feature is expanding to Europe and Japan
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced today that the social network is launching its text update Notes feature across Europe and Japan. Notes are short posts of up to 60 characters that include just text and emojis,
Japan ex-soldier sues government over sexual assault
A Japanese former soldier who was sexually assaulted by her colleagues said Monday she is suing the government and the perpetrators over the “superficial” apologies and mistreatment she received. Last
Japan’s chip equipment makers in the dark about new China export restrictions
Japanese makers of semiconductor manufacturing machinery and materials used to make chips said on Monday they had yet to hear from Japan’s government about export restrictions that could directly or indirectly affect their business in China.
Bangladesh develops green economic zones, but will locals benefit?
As the evening prayer call sounded across Narayanganj district in central Bangladesh, Mohammad Masum planted vegetables on his small strip of land next to a new Japanese-backed industrial hub, …
UPDATE 1-Japan’s JERA raises FY22/23 earnings estimate on lower LNG procurement cost
JERA, Japan’s biggest power generator, said on Monday it now sees a net profit of 100 billion yen ($769 million) for the year to March 31, against its previous forecast of a net loss of 200 billion …
China Accuses Washington of Abusing Export Controls
China’s government has criticized U.S. controls on technology exports as a trade violation after Japan and the Netherlands agreed to join Washington in limiting Beijing’s access to materials to make a …
ASML says ‘rules are being finalized’ on chip export controls to China
ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, says “rules are being finalized” on export controls, amid reports that the Netherlands and Japan have joined the United States in restricting sales of …
China Coast Guard Drives Away Japanese Vessels From Disputed Waters in the East China Sea
China’s coast guard drove away Japanese vessels from waters around disputed East China Sea islets on Monday, according to Chinese state media. Disputed East China Sea islets claimed by both China and …
Japan’s JERA raises FY22/23 earnings estimate on lower LNG procurement cost
JERA, Japan’s biggest power generator, said on Monday it now sees a net profit of 100 billion yen ($769 million) for the year to March 31, against its previous forecast of a net loss of 200 billion …