2025 - Page 63

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Taiwanese electronic parts maker Yageo Corp. has announced that its tender offer for Japan’s Shibaura Electronics Co. was successful. The tender offer received applications to sell a total of 87.33 pct of Shibaura Electronics shares by Monday’s deadline,

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to launch her cabinet Tuesday evening after being elected new prime minister by the Diet, the country’s parliament, the same day. Takaichi is almost certain to win

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of a large-scale rally protesting the sexual assault of a young girl by U.S. military personnel. On Sept. 4, 1995, three U.S. Marines abducted

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse Tuesday morning. The development marked Komeito’s departure from the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling coalition and an end to their 26-year partnership, which started in 1999. New LDP

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japanese stocks kept advancing Tuesday morning, with the key Nikkei 225 index hitting a new record intraday high for the second consecutive day. At 10:53 a.m., the Nikkei average stood at 49,912.23, up 726.73 points, or 1.48 pct,

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and two other Japanese companies have successfully conducted a land-based test of a marine hydrogen engine for the first time in the world. The engine is being developed by the three firms, also including

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of a large-scale rally protesting the sexual assault of a young girl by U.S. soldiers. On Sept. 4, 1995, three U.S. Marines abducted and

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to launch her cabinet Tuesday evening after being elected new prime minister by the Diet, the country’s parliament, the same day. Takaichi is almost certain to win

Susono, Shizuoka Pref., Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it will release a new FJ model of its Land Cruiser SUV in Japan in mid-2026. The new model, developed as a variation of the Land Cruiser’s core 250 series,

(Adnkronos) – The tension between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro’s Colombia continues to rise, with the American president having called him a “drug trafficking leader”. Shortly after announcing the recall of the ambassador to Washington for consultations, the Colombian Interior Ministry denounces