Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–British Ambassador-designate to Japan Corin Robertson on Wednesday called for stronger cooperation between the two countries in the fields of artificial intelligence and semiconductors. During a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Robertson noted

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–“Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” directed by Milcho Manchevski, won the top prize at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, which concluded on Wednesday. The film depicts siblings living in poverty in North Macedonia. The Award for Best Actor

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Mitsui Chemicals Inc. is considering acquiring JSR Corp., a major Tokyo-based semiconductor materials maker, in a possible deal worth over 1 trillion yen, it was learned Wednesday. The transaction could become the largest acquisition deal in Japan’s chemical

(Adnkronos) – The President of the Israeli Electoral Commission, who is also the Vice President of the Supreme Court, Noam Sohlberg, is expected by President Isaac Herzog for the delivery of the official results of the elections held on October 27. The

(Adnkronos) – A National Defense and Security Council chaired by Emmanuel Macron will be held this morning at the Élysée, at the end of the Council of Ministers. This is what the all-news channel BfmTv reports. The objective is to prepare for

(Adnkronos) – North Korea has intensified its missile tests, adhering to the line adopted with cluster munitions and cruise missile tests in recent weeks and with the defiant rejection of US diplomatic overtures, associated with a growing list of demands. The Wall

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency said Wednesday that, in cooperation with Google LLC, it has detected malware in Android TV devices produced by a Chinese manufacturer and sold by mass retailers around the world and online. According to the

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. plans not to issue cash cards for customers of MUFG Emut Bank, the Japanese banking group’s digital bank scheduled to open between January and March next year, it was learned Wednesday. Customers will

Beijing, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called for strengthening a free, fair and rules-based international economic order at a virtual ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Tuesday. “In today’s world, where uncertainty in the global economy

(Adnkronos) – Democrat Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior in the Biden administration, has been elected governor of New Mexico and will become the first Native American woman to lead a US state. She defeated Republican Gregg Hull, an entrepreneur and

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo’s Metropolitan Department plans to introduce a new system that can reconstruct traffic accidents using artificial intelligence, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The system will combine AI with 3D spatial data from accident sites and footage from nearby security

(Adnkronos) – Democrat Xavier Becerra will be the next governor of California, according to CNN projections, keeping the most populous US state under his party’s leadership. Becerra, a former congressman, state attorney general, and Secretary of Health in the Biden administration, will

(Adnkronos) – Democrats gain control of both chambers of the American Congress in the midterm elections. The victory, evident and even unexpectedly large, was attributed to the party by CNN’s Decision Desk, which stated that the Democrats capitalized on President Donald Trump’s

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Kimi Onoda, Japanese minister for economic security, called for deeper collaboration between the public and private sectors to enhance the country’s economic security during a speech at a symposium in Tokyo on Wednesday. Japan’s public and private sectors

(Adnkronos) – China is in contact with the United States and Russia regarding a possible meeting between the leaders of the three countries on the sidelines of a regional summit to be held in Shenzhen this month. “China is in contact with

(Adnkronos) – Maryland voters have rejected American President Donald Trump’s immigration policies by not re-electing Republican Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, a loyal ally of the tycoon and supporter of collaboration with Ice. Jenkins had run for his sixth term, but Democrat Karl Bickel

(Adnkronos) – Norway will deploy sensors for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (Nasams) and increase the number of troops in Finnmark, the country’s northernmost county, on the border with Russia. This was announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense. “The Ukrainian

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly lost over 3,000 points on Wednesday as investors sold artificial intelligence- and data-center-related stocks after vote counting in U.S. midterm elections pointed to Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress, fueling

Beijing, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called for strengthening a free, fair and rules-based international economic order at a virtual ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Tuesday. “In today’s world, where uncertainty in the global economy

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Some Japanese municipalities are facing a growing number of problems stemming from poor manners among collectors of their popular manhole cards, which feature unique manhole cover designs from across the country. Some local governments have suspended their manhole

Hiroshima, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–The western Japan city of Hiroshima on Wednesday returned the remains of an atomic bomb victim to a bereaved family member, marking the city’s first such return after an error in official records concerning the victim’s name was

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Department stores in Japan are boosting self-gifting lineups this year as part of “oseibo” year-end gift campaigns, including luxury accommodation tickets and hot pot kits. Sogo & Seibu Co.’s Yokohama store on Friday set up a dedicated area

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan is considering providing financial assistance to the International Criminal Court, which has been subject to sanctions by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Wednesday. ICC President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, strongly

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–More than a quarter of people in Japan said they planned to put the money saved from a proposed cut in the consumption tax on food into savings, the most popular choice among respondents, an online survey showed

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly plunged over 3,000 points Wednesday due to heavy selling of semiconductor- and artificial intelligence-related issues. At 1:37 p.m., the index of 225 major stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Japanese opposition Democratic Party for the People, said Wednesday that support for the government-submitted bill to cut the consumption tax rate for food items and introduce a benefit program linked to income levels

Seoul, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–North Korea fired multiple missiles from the Sondok area in the eastern province of South Hamgyong toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, the South Korean military said. The South Korean military has not specified whether they were

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged over 2,200 points Wednesday morning due to heavy selling of semiconductor- and artificial intelligence-related issues. The index of 225 major stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section finished morning

Seoul, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–North Korea fired a projectile into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The South Korean military is analyzing details including the type of the projectile and the distance it traveled. On

Osaka, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Cigarette littering shows no sign of abating in Minami, the bustling entertainment district in Osaka, western Japan, where restaurant-lined streets are crowded with tourists and young people. Despite a citywide ban on smoking on streets, a deadly fire