(The first sentence of the fifth paragraph should have read, “…additional investment will give the government…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Japan Govt Invests More in Chipmaker Rapidus Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has invested 150 billion

(The first sentence of the fifth paragraph should have read, “…additional investment will give the government…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Japan Govt Invests More in Chipmaker Rapidus Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has invested 150 billion

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–A manga mixing fiction with facts and actual tactics used by North Korea to kidnap Japanese nationals has been published in Japan, in order to draw attention to the abduction issue, which has seen little progress for more

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–A manga mixing fiction with facts and actual tactics used by North Korea to kidnap Japanese nationals has been published in Japan, in order to draw attention to the abduction issue, which has seen little progress for more

(Adnkronos) – Russian attacks have caused the death of three people in different regions of Ukraine. Regional authorities reported this. According to Yaroslav Shanko, head of the city’s military administration, a Russian drone attack last night in the southern Ukrainian city of

(Adnkronos) – Russian attacks have caused the death of three people in different regions of Ukraine. Regional authorities reported this. According to Yaroslav Shanko, head of the city’s military administration, a Russian drone attack last night in the southern Ukrainian city of

(Adnkronos) – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received undeclared rental income from subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, which he leased from the Crown Estate. This was revealed by the UK’s public spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that

(Adnkronos) – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received undeclared rental income from subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, which he leased from the Crown Estate. This was revealed by the UK’s public spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that

(Adnkronos) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week. Chinese state media announced this. State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,

(Adnkronos) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week. Chinese state media announced this. State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Bears have become a “serious threat to public safety and peace” in Japan, with bear incidents and casualties reaching unprecedented levels in fiscal 2025, the government said in an annual report released Friday. According to the 2026 environment

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industry ministry on Friday drew up a draft target to rebuild two to five nuclear power reactors by the 2040s as part of efforts to ensure stable electricity supplies. By setting a concrete numerical goal, the ministry

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Household spending in Japan fell 0.5 pct in April from a year earlier in inflation-adjusted real terms, down for the fifth straight month, the internal affairs ministry said Friday. Average spending by households comprising two or more members

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japanese home electronics retailers Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp. said Friday that they have reached a basic agreement to integrate their operations with combined annual sales of 2.5 trillion yen. They plan to establish a holding company

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fell in May at their fastest pace on record dating back to April 2000 after authorities intervened to support the yen against the dollar, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The reserves stood at 1,305,874

Washington, June 4 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated Thursday that the United States will respect its trade agreements with Japan and the European Union regarding Washington’s plan to impose additional tariffs of up to 12.5 pct under Section 301 of

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fell in May at their fastest pace on record dating back to April 2000 after authorities intervened to support the yen against the dollar, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The reserves stood at 1,305,874

Washington, June 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and U.S. governments announced a five-year plan on Thursday to jointly provide 1 billion dollars for the development of scientific technologies using artificial intelligence. This is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly plummeted over 1,600 points Friday morning, due mainly to selling pressure on semiconductor-related issues. At 10:25 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section

Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 5 (Jiji Press)–Okinawa Prefecture’s gubernatorial election, set for Sept. 13, is shaping up as a de facto one-on-one race between incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki and Genta Koja, a prospective candidate effectively backed by the Liberal Democratic Party. With

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wage index rose 1.9 pct in April from a year earlier, up for the fourth straight month, labor ministry data showed Friday. The increase reflected stronger nominal wage growth as well as a slower consumer

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly plummeted over 1,200 points Friday morning, due to selling pressure on semiconductor-related issues. At 9:14 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section stood

Nagoya, June 5 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese court has sentenced a former elementary school teacher to three years and six months in prison for possessing naked images of girls created by generative artificial intelligence, among other acts, in violation of the law against

(Adnkronos) – A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suddenly collapsed onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport, where it was stationary awaiting passenger boarding for Los Angeles. Several crew members were injured.   “While the aircraft was stationary, the front landing gear unexpectedly retracted,”

(Adnkronos) – The Mont Blanc tunnel’s expansion is crucial for the whole of northwest Italy and the government is renewing its request to France to build a second tube that will boost a key transport link for Italian exports and tourism, foreign

(Adnkronos) – After more than seven years, Russia and the United States will face each other again in an ice hockey friendly match on July 1st in Moscow. The event takes on particular significance in light of the exclusion of Russian teams

(Adnkronos) – The agreement reached in Washington between the Israeli and Lebanese delegations under the aegis of the United States amounts to ”a surrender and a defeat”. Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem declared this, defining the direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon

Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)–Information security firm Trend Micro Inc. said Thursday that it will use Claude Mythos, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, for its cyber defense services for corporate customers. Trend Micro is believed to be the first

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani has expressed “deepest condolences” to the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon and to Belgrade after a Serbian soldier serving with UNIFIL died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a mortar shelling of his position

Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will propose that the government consider nationality-blind regulations for the acquisition of land linked to national security, such as land near Self-Defense Forces bases, it was learned Thursday. Including this, draft proposals were