Yokohama mayor set to resign over allegations of power harassment
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka reportedly told supporters Friday that he would resign over allegations of…
SK Hynix weighs closer ties with Japan’s memory industry
SK Hynix is exploring ways to deepen its cooperation with Japanese customers and suppliers in…
Japan regulator steps up scrutiny of 50-year home loans
Japan’s financial regulator is increasing scrutiny of ultralong mortgage lending by online banks and others…
Mizuho files case against Radiant World in Singapore court
SINGAPORE – Mizuho Bank has filed a case against the Singapore operating entity of iron…
Duo arrested over luxury watch smash-and-grab in Tokyo
Tokyo police have arrested two men for allegedly robbing a Tokyo watch shop of four…
South Korea backs Trump’s bid to revive North Korea talks
Seoul – South Korea supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North…
Thousands still in evacuation centers one month after Kumamoto quake
KUMAMOTO – Nearly 2,500 people are still staying in evacuation centers amid scorching heat one…
Japan’s final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they’re gone, they’re gone
End of the line for JR East’s adorable mascot for its revolutionary train fare payment…
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
SYDNEY/MANILA/BRUSSELS – Meta’s move to restrict teenagers’ use of social media in the U.S. shows…