Japan approves $3.5 million grant for smart water meters in Faisalabad

The Japanese government has approved a grant of $3.5 million to support the installation of smart water meters and related equipment for the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) in Faisalabad.  The agreement was signed in Islamabad on Wednesday between the …

Japan to test-fire long-range missiles within its borders for first time

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers fire a Type-88 missile in this undated photo. (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) Japan’s army is planning a long-range missile drill next month — the first within its borders — as the country continues to beef up its …

MLB/ Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki says latest shoulder injury not as bad as it was last year in Japan

LOS ANGELES--Roki Sasaki's shoulder issue isn’t as bad as it was last year, the touted Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher says, but it bothered him in his last two outings before he went on the injured list. The 23-year-old rookie from Japan has been shut …

Malaysia, Japan ink RM1.34bil green bioeconomy deals at Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Japan reached a new milestone in their green bioeconomy partnership with the signing of three strategic agreements worth RM1.34 billion on May 12 at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. In a statement today, Malaysian Bioeconomy Development …

'Big no-no': Aussie voice behind Japan's bullet train shares unspoken rules

Japan's bullet trains have become a must-do for Aussies visiting the hotspot. Zooming from Tokyo to Kyoto at up to 320km/hour isn't just a way of travelling - it's an experience. But there are a few pitfalls to watch out for while on board …

Made-in-India Maruti Fronx awarded 4 stars by Japan NCAP

The made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Fronx has been awarded a 4-star rating by Japan NCAP, scoring 163.75 out of 193.8 points, or 84%. As per the crash test report published by JNCAP, the Fronx received a safety score of 76% for crash safety and 92% for …

Japan plans third round of US trade talks next week: sources

'Unscientific' Japan megaquake rumors spook tourists

Japan weighs doubling stockpiled rice release to rein in price surge

The Japanese government is considering roughly doubling the supply of stockpiled rice to make up for the shortfall as rice prices remain at near record highs, sources close to the matter said Thursday. The government is studying releasing 100,000 tons of …

Japan’s Universal falls to US$52 million loss in 1Q25, outlines plan to promote new online gaming platform at Okada ...

Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp has outlined plans to focus on growing the new online gaming platform it launched at its Philippines integrated resort, Okada Manila, last year after suffering significant declines in its traditional resort and pachinko …