Public housing completed in Ishikawa for Noto quake victims
NANAO, ISHIKAWA PREF. – A ceremony was held in Nanao in Ishikawa Prefecture on Thursday…
Seven-Eleven Japan warns stores over unauthorized character item resale
Convenience store operator Seven-Eleven Japan has warned franchise owners across Japan after some popular animation…
India’s solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China
NEW DELHI/BEIJING – Indian makers of solar panels are being forced to shut factories as…
Japan and China’s top diplomats hold first chat since Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
The top diplomats of Japan and China have had their first exchange since Prime Minister…
Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike
Half of surveyed economists still expect the Bank of Japan to wait until December to bump…
Parliament extension grounds some lawmakers from overseas travel
The extension of parliament is playing havoc with lawmakers’ overseas travel plans, as a Lower…
Top diplomats gather for security forum in Southeast Asia
Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America gathered on Thursday for the security-focused ASEAN…
Comic-Con 2026: Marvel returns to Hall H and ‘Spaceballs’ sequel hype begins
The Avengers appear set to return to Hall H as Marvel Studios uses Comic-Con International…
Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday as they helped most Asian stock markets…