The U.S. blames China as the primary source of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid causing a deadly crisis. The U.S. imposed sanctions on China-based entities allegedly supplying narcotics, leading to a…
Tokyo stocks plummeted due to fears over US tariffs, causing a significant drop in the Nikkei stock index. Major automakers like Toyota and Nissan saw declines, while SoftBank Group experienced…
OpenAI has launched a new tool, "deep research", for its ChatGPT, amidst rising competition from China's DeepSeek chatbot. The tool can perform tasks in minutes that would take a human…
Japan has halted funding for the UN's women's rights panel, CEDAW, in response to a report criticizing Japan's male-only imperial succession rule. The CEDAW report urged Japan to revise the…
Akihisa Nagashima, adviser to Japan's Prime Minister, is set for an 11-day diplomatic mission to five Central Asian countries. The mission aims to strengthen cooperation between Japan and these nations,…
Sony Group has announced a major management reshuffle, promoting Hiroki Totoki to CEO. The reshuffle aims to streamline operations and clarify roles within the company. This comes as Sony shifts…
Shiori Ito, a key figure in Japan's #MeToo movement, criticizes Japanese media for their inadequate reporting on sexual assault cases. This criticism follows a scandal involving celebrity Masahiro Nakai and…
SBI Shinsei Bank plans to repay ¥100 billion of government bailout funds by March end. The bank still owes ¥330 billion from the ¥370 billion state injection. The repayment is…
Japan is considering extending the residency limit for pregnant foreign workers to address labor shortages. The government plans to establish rules by this summer to exempt these workers from the…
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's approval rating stagnates at 35.7% amid concerns over U.S. tariffs. The proposed tariffs by U.S. President Trump could significantly impact Japan's auto industry. A survey reveals…