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Japan Still Divided Over War Renunciation Constitution Review: Survey
Half of respondents in a Kyodo News survey published on Monday believe Japan should amend Article 9 of the Constitution which renounces war to clarify the legal status of the Self-Defense Forces, with the level of…
Death in Yablunska: Four lives that ended in Bucha, Ukraine
Bucha, Ukraine – They all had different paths to death on Yablunska Street in Bucha: a risky evacuation, a borrowed bicycle, an injured relative. One of them was even born in Russia.But at the end of it all, at least 20 people in…
Kremlin warns against ‘bloating’ Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova with weapons
Gascade Gastransport GmbH's Mallnow natural gas compressor station on April 27. The Mallnow compressor station, near the German-Polish border, receives mainly Russian natural gas. (Patrick Pleul/picture alliance/Getty Images)German Vice…
Hong Kong Journalists Win Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan Press Freedom Award
Hong Kong journalists have collectively won the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (FCCJ) Asian Press Freedom Award.
Freelance journalist Ilgin Yorulmaz. Photo: FCCJ screenshot.
Freelance journalist Ilgin Yorulmaz,…
Toshiba’s title category denial of certification fails to elicit 9th Circ review.
The Toshiba Corp logo is seen at the company's premises in Kawasaki, Japan. REUTERS/Issei KatoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterLaw firmsRelated documents(Reuters) - Foreign companies facing U.S. securities class…
Japan’s overseas investment back on track
Jhe pandemic has thrown Japan out of its reign as the world's top investor. As the global recovery unfolds, the country is poised to regain its position through various investments in the infrastructure sector and renewable…
The week that will be
Event announcements
Monday, April 18, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. ET: The Brookings Institution host a webcast on what comes after the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? » The event will focus on the…
Opponents of France’s far-right plan demonstrate as election campaign kicks off last week
Paris - Demonstrations are expected across France on Saturday as opponents of far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen seek to form a united front to prevent her winning a runoff against incumbent President Emmanuel Macron on…
Different Takes: Other nations can learn from Japan’s Covid response; Congress must help the…
Opinion writers review covid topics as well as health issues.
Bloomberg: Japan's low-key Covid campaign is more durable than China's efforts
Shanghai is in…
US bill will make arms sales to Taiwan more consistent: expert
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) A bill introduced in the US Senate on Thursday would make US policy on arms sales to Taiwan more consistent in the future, a defense expert told CNA on Saturday.The bill, dubbed the Taiwan Arms Export Law, would "speed…
Your Thursday Night Briefing – The New York Times
(Want to receive this newsletter in your inbox? Here registration.)Good evening. Here is the last Thursday at the end of the day.On the ground, Russia is preparing for an eastern assault. "The enemy is trying to cut off all possible means…
War crime, crime against humanity, genocide: what is the difference?
Paris - Russia is accused of war crimes in Ukraine, with allegations growing stronger following the discovery of dozens of bodies in areas recently retaken from Russian forces near the capital kyiv.Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Explained: Indian Antarctic Bill presented to Lok Sabha
Almost 40 years after India first signed the Antarctic Treaty, the government has introduced the Indian Antarctica Bill, 2020. Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr Jitender Singh tabled the bill in Lok Sabha Friday.
What is the Antarctic Bill?…
Network cavity accused of data breach at Japanese candy maker Morinaga
More than 1.6 million people affected by suspected compromise that 'stuck' serversJapanese confectionery maker Morinaga has warned that an alleged data breach of its online store may have exposed!-->…
Life in Japan: To Buy or Not to Buy a House in Tokyo
By David McNeill
Central Tokyo is seen in this photo taken in the capital's Shibuya district on August 23, 2021. (Mainichi/Kimitaka Takeichi)
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Blockchain Week in Review – March 2022 #2 | Coie Perkins
Weekly Focus on Blockchain
Zelenskyy signs virtual assets bill, legalizing crypto in Ukraine
Japan Imposes Sanctions On Crypto Exchanges Over Russia Sanctions Violations
SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposals From NYDIG, Global X…
Wall Street scrambles for exits in Moscow – and billions are at stake
For decades, global financial firms have eagerly welcomed Russian companies, billionaires and the government. Then the tanks began to arrive in Ukraine.Citigroup Inc., which has thousands of employees and billions of dollars in…
India and Japan: a privileged partnership
Today I am visiting India, my first bilateral visit since my appointment as Prime Minister. Bound by universal values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, which have been shared over a long history of trade,…
Live updates: Hospital fights COVID as shelling continues | National Associated Press
KHARKIV, Ukraine — Hospital workers in Ukraine's second-largest city find themselves on two fronts, battling…
Swiss court rejects appeal to withhold information from Ghosn investigation – JURIST
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland on Friday rejected a call from an anonymous Arab businessman to prevent Japanese prosecutors from gaining access to his bank accounts.The Japanese authorities are to drive a criminal investigation…
The owner of a local restaurant was convinced that an eastern Japanese boy found dead at home was…
Saitama Prefecture police officers investigate the house where the body of a 5-year-old boy was found buried, in Honjo, Saitama Prefecture, on March 6, 2022. (Mainichi/Ayako!-->…
Japanese Foreign Minister plans visit to UAE, Turkey to discuss Ukraine
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi plans to visit the United Arab Emirates and Turkey this month, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday, as Tokyo steps up diplomacy following the escalation of the attack. of…
South Korea’s economy threatens to look like Japan’s
IN 1989, AT At the height of Japan's economic and financial heyday, few dared to suggest that the country might one day be supplanted as Asia's wealthiest major nation. Per person, South Korea wasn't even half as rich. But then, powerful…
How the pandemic gave Japanese workers a break
Welcome relief for someJapan is a society that can be insular at the best of times. The number of people who have withdrawn completely from society in Japan has become so large that they have a name - hikikomori. The Japanese government…
Nippon Ishin calls for ‘nuclear sharing’ talks for Japan’s defense
The opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) said Japan should discuss "sharing" possession of nuclear weapons and reassess its three long-standing non-nuclear principles in light of the!--googleon:index-->…
Pro-Ukrainian protests in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and elsewhere in Asia
This weekend, as the Japanese government dramatically increased sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese people also reacted. With the help of Japanese social media influencers and celebrities…
Japan considers imposing sanctions on Belarus
Japan is considering imposing economic sanctions on Belarus, in line with the United States, for its support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two government officials with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday. It was not…
Rugby Australia announces changes to foreign player policy, Giteau law
Rugby Australia has officially revised its overseas selection policy, dubbed the Giteau Law, with Wallabies coach Dave Rennie only able to select three players who are not under contract with the governing body per series or tournament.The…
China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat
A diplomat from the Japanese Embassy in Beijing was temporarily detained by authorities Monday in the Chinese capital, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.The Japanese government has lodged a protest with China through…
Fears of a lurch towards dictatorship dash the last hope of the Arab Spring
TV talk show host Amer Ayad expected a backlash after using his platform to cast Tunisia's president as an aspiring dictator. But even he was stunned by her severity.Police seized him from his home in his pajamas, picked him up at…
Biden vows to ‘never again’ mark 80 years of Japanese American internment
Washington- US President Joe Biden pledged to fight racism on Friday as his country marks 80 years since the signing of an executive order that led to the incarceration of some 120,000 Japanese Americans during the Second World War.…
Negotiated rights to file an IPR application may not be recovered | McDermott Will & Emery
In a notice of precedent, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court's denial of an injunction sought by a plaintiff to compel a patent plaintiff to abandon his motions for inter partes…
Japanese company rejects Nag River rejuvenation plan: Gadkari | Nagpur News
In a development that would further delay the rejuvenation of the Nag River, the report of the project to reduce its pollution was rejected by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This was revealed by Union Minister Nitin…
Former Komeito MP admits illegal loan scheme in court
Former Komeito lawmaker Kiyohiko Toyama admitted in his first hearing in Tokyo District Court on Feb. 14 that he illegally helped secure loans for businesses while in public office.
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Civil rights of foreign residents spark backlash in Japan
Author: Yasuo Takao, Curtin UniversityThe number of foreign residents living in Japan has increased significantly over the past decade, marking a change for a population traditionally perceived as "homogeneous". A local municipality's…
Why wages in Japan are not increasing
A mystery swirls around the world's third-largest economy: why haven't wages risen in Japan over the past two decades as they have elsewhere?Since Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took office, he has made it clear that raising wages is…
US urges Japan to consider sanctions against Russia in case of Ukrainian invasion
The United States has urged Japan to consider imposing economic sanctions on Moscow if Russian troops invade Ukraine, diplomatic sources said on Saturday.
Japan, however, has postponed its response to the US request,…
Man Accused of Violating Japanese Copyright Law by Posting Manga Replicas Online
Japanese police on Thursday filed a charge against a man and his company for allegedly transcribing lines from a manga series and posting them on a website without permission, in violation of copyright law.Police sent documents about…
‘No justice’: Northern Ireland celebrates ‘Bloody Sunday’ amid Brexit
Londonderry, Northern Ireland – The Northern Irish city of Londonderry commemorates one of the darkest days in modern UK history on Sunday when, 50 years ago, British troops opened fire without provocation on civil rights…
This Week in Taxation: IMF Urges Japan to Increase Taxes
Will Japan raise taxes again?
The IMF may have provided the Japanese…
Power plant projects in developing countries are delaying decarbonization, says Stanford law…
Too many power plant projects in developing countries are powered by natural gas rather than renewables, resulting in projected carbon emissions higher than what would be needed to keep the earth's temperature rising in below 1.5C,…
Kishida’s Cabinet approval rating drops 4.1 points to 55.9%
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approval rating stood at 55.9%, down 4.1 points from the previous survey in December, a Kyodo News survey showed on Sunday, as the Japan is grappling with recent outbreaks of COVID-19 infections…
Kishida: Dealing with the Omicron variant of the virus is a top priority
The government's top priority remains taking action to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a carefully crafted policy speech that provided no new ammunition for!--googleon:index-->…
Chaos and opportunism in Kazakhstan
BISHKEK – Protests that erupted across Kazakhstan on January 2 quickly turned into riots in all major cities across the country. What did the protesters want and what will be the outcome of the country's worst civil unrest since…
Japanese woman sues sperm donor for lying about background to have sex with her, abandons her baby
Getty/DIDIER PALLAGESWoman sues sperm donor for lying about her background to have sex with her, abandons her babyA Japanese woman is suing a sperm donor who imbued her after discovering that he had lied about her background. Newsweek…
Amazon Focuses on Efforts to Reduce Rank-and-Yank Worker Reviews
For years, Amazon.com Inc.'s white collar workers accused the company of using opaque “rank-and-yank” performance reviews to periodically eliminate its workforce. Now, a proposed law in Amazon's home state of Washington could make it…
U.S. bases in Japan will be subject to stricter COVID-19 controls
The United States has agreed to impose stricter COVID-19 measures on US military bases in Japan, a joint US-Japan statement said on Sunday, fearing that outbreaks at the bases could fuel infection in communities local.
For two weeks…
Towards a quadrilateral intelligence sharing network? – The diplomat
AdvertisingThe primary purpose of intelligence is to know the intentions and capabilities of adversaries to ensure the security of a state. However, due to the sensitive and resource-intensive nature of intelligence gathering, it can also…
Sunrise January 3: We are in 2022: Biotech regulations in force | 2022-01-03
The new year is here, and that means historic new disclosure requirements for biotech foods are now in effect.In 2016, Congress ended state-sponsored GMO labeling efforts in favor of new law that requires the disclosure of bioengineered…
US on the sidelines as China and other Asia-Pacific countries launch trade pact
WASHINGTON - China is joining U.S. allies, including Japan and Australia, in a new Asia-Pacific trade deal that will be launched on Saturday, in front of the United States.The new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, will…
Foreign companies worried about China’s food import law coming into effect
Published on: 12/31/2021 - 5:00 AM
Beijing (AFP) - Bringing wine, chocolate and coffee into China could become even more difficult from Saturday, with new import restrictions adding new…
Battle with printing press maker shows tough takeovers in Japan
TOKYO â Global investors, including Warren Buffett, have identified Japan as a market full of undervalued companies. But a recent case in which management used a poison pill to stop an aggressive stock buyer - backed by…
new capitalism in the Kishida administration and competition policy in Japan | White & Case…
Fumio Kishida was appointed Prime Minister of Japan on October 4, 2021, and the Kishida administration was formed on the same day. They target the "new capitalism" based on the concept of a "virtuous cycle of growth and distribution" and…
“These packages could kill me”: the harsh reality of independent delivery drivers in…
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TOKYO - As demand for online shopping increases amid the coronavirus pandemic, delivery drivers working as sole proprietors in Japan are complaining about their plight, with some saying they are forced to work!-->…
Japan, US develop plan for Taiwan emergency – Kyodo
The Japanese and US armed forces have drawn up a draft joint operation plan for a possible emergency in Taiwan, Japanese news agency Kyodo said Thursday, citing unnamed Japanese government sources, amid mounting tensions between the…
US Senate confirms former Chicago mayor Emanuel to serve as ambassador to Japan
The US Senate confirmed on Saturday morning that President Joe Biden's candidate Rahm Emanuel would serve as ambassador to Japan, despite questions about the murder of a black teenager by a white police officer while Emanuel was mayor…
Proposed age limit for fertility treatment for women under Japanese health insurance
The health ministry on Wednesday presented a proposal for public health insurance coverage for fertility treatments from April 2022, including a plan to limit coverage for women to under 43.The proposal was submitted at a meeting of…
Susan H. Kamei: Captives in Our Own Country: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World…
A citizen of American origin, Aiko didn't think she had any reason to worry. She thought she would be protected by the US Constitution. She, along with my grandparents and parents, would soon find out how…
Editorial summary: South Carolina | South Carolina News
Post and courier (Charleston). December 7, 2021.Editorial: Sullivan's should follow new tips to save his forest from drastic pruningFor those concerned about protecting Sullivan's Island's unique maritime forest, the good news is that…
Rakuten’s free shipping policy suspected of breaking the law
The Japanese Fair Trade Commission said on Monday that Rakuten Group Inc. had committed acts suspected of violating antimonopoly law through the operation of its online shopping site.The company has forced tenants at its Rakuten…
Op-Ed: The Internment of My Japanese American Family in WWII
On Sunday, December 7, 1941, Aiko Yoshinaga, a 17-year-old high school student in Los Angeles, was walking home after a party with classmates when she heard a shocking report on the radio: Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor. Even at a young…
The urgency and the opportunities for developing countries ”
As trade exacerbates climate change, it is also a central part of the solution as it has the potential to improve mitigation and adaptation. The link between trade and climate change: the urgency and the opportunities for…
Japanese coastguard rescue man after capsizing boat
A 69-year-old man drifted through rough waters for nearly a day, hanging onto the bottom of his capsized boat until he was rescued by the coast guard, officials said on Wednesday.
The man, whose name has not been released, was the…
The New Masters: How auction houses are chasing millions of cryptocurrencies
James Christie couldn't have known 240 years ago, as he sold masterpieces by Rembrandt and Rubens to Catherine the Great, that his auction house would one day gift virtual monkeys to a crypto company for over a million…
In stern message to China, India supports rule of international law
Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the 18th Russia-India-China Foreign Minister Meeting in New Delhi on Friday. ANI…
China asserts nuclear influence ahead of major Iran deal talks
China links nuclear non-proliferation talks to a Western Submarine Pact in the Pacific it opposes, potentially adding another obstacle to the tortured process of reaching a deal with Iran.Beijing had already emerged as a pillar of…
Japanese Law 6 Update: Over 3,500,000 Japanese Companies Expected to Disclose Identity of Beneficial…
Japan: Japanese Law 6 Update: More than 3,500,000 Japanese companies to disclose the identity of their beneficial owners after January 2022…
United States begins exercise off Japan with Canadian, German and Australian navies
Fifteen ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, German Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and United States Navy sail in formation during the annual exercise (ANNUALEX), 21 November. U.S. Navy Photo…
Abortion restrictions in the United States: fearing the impact on business, companies speak out
US companies should be increasingly watched over their stance on abortion rights and whether employee health care plans comply with social responsibility statements as abortion restrictions are challenged in court, according to…
Young Japanese activists try to break down barriers | Way of life
TOKYO - They flooded Instagram and Twitter with voting information. They've designed great posters, run…
Japan calls for peace between China and Taiwan, worries Hong Kong
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, in a telephone interview Thursday with his Chinese counterpart, stressed the importance of peace and stability between China and Taiwan and expressed "serious concern" over the situation in…
Japan considers subsidy to oil wholesalers to curb gas prices
As gas prices hit their highest levels in seven years, the government is instituting a new subsidy program for oil distributors to maintain prices once they hit a certain threshold.
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Former Princess Mako of Japan moved to New York with her husband
Last month, Princess Mako of Japan, eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko and niece of Emperor Naruhito, married her four-year-old fiancee, Kei Komuro. In the process, Mako relinquished his official royal…
FilVet REP and the 1946 cancellation law
First of all, our congratulations to the former Secretary of Defense Voltaire Gazmin for his award from the Japanese government of the Order of the Rising Sun, the Gold and Silver Star, in "recognition of his contributions to the…
Joker mask attacker “wanted to kill a lot of people”, Japanese police say
A man dressed as Batman's Joker, who allegedly attacked a Tokyo train over the weekend, told law enforcement he "wanted to kill a lot of people."Kyota Hattori, 24, told police after his arrest "I wanted to kill a lot of people, I wanted…
Japan’s repeat drunk drivers stay on the road as medics hesitate to suspend their licenses
Traffic accidents involving alcoholic drivers have long been a problem.A 2014 revision of the Road Traffic Act allowed authorities to suspend or revoke a driver's license if the driver is an alcoholic, even if he had not caused an…
Japan votes in national elections, 1st key test for Kishida
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese voters vote in national elections on Sunday, a first big test for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to determine if he has a mandate broad enough to tackle a coronavirus-battered economy, a population and aging and…
Remember Lucinda Sikes, who set legal precedents on government transparency
Lucinda Sikes. Credit: Bob Shireman
Lucinda Sikes died suddenly of a heart attack while hiking in Point Reyes on September 19, 2021. She was married to Bob Shireman; mom of Kirby, Camden and McCoy Sikes; daughter of Ken and…
United States issues first passport with gender marker “X”
The United States issued its first US passport with an "X" gender marker, recognizing the rights of people who do not identify as male or female, the State Department said Wednesday.The department said in a statement that it would…
How Ichi the Killer brought ultra-violence to the mainstream
But there was a faction under the J-horror umbrella - a term that perhaps better describes the influx of evocative Japanese films to the West during this period rather than a uniform style or genre. - which arguably left an even bigger…
Japanese princess to marry commoner in moderate end to royal saga
HONG KONG - This royal wedding will be an unusually low-key affair.When Princess Mako of Japan, niece of Emperor Naruhito and daughter of her younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, marries in Tokyo on Tuesday, there will be no lavish…
California veterans forced to leave home to ask for assisted dying
They have served the nation on distant and often hostile shores, putting their bodies and minds at risk for their country.
Now, in the twilight of their lives, residents of the Yountville Veterans Home in Napa County are asking for the…
Wallabies vs Japan: main talking points of the “frustrating” 32-23 victory at Oita
The Wallabies beat Japan to a quick 32-23 finish at Oita.
This is the fifth consecutive win for Dave Rennie's team and starts their spring tour on a high note as they gain momentum on a crucial trip to the UK.
Rookie hooker Connal…
Ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn wants to restore his reputation
TOKYO (AP) - Carlos Ghosn, the former auto industry superstar whose career ended with his arrest three years ago, is not about to settle into a quiet retirement.The former head of the Nissan-Renault alliance fled to Lebanon in late 2019,…
Biden envoy to Japan pledges to make Nissan executive a priority
Rahm Emanuel, candidate for the post of next US Ambassador to Tokyo, on Wednesday promised during his Senate confirmation hearing to prioritize the case of a former US executive at Nissan Motor who faces jail time in Japan . In…
As Japan’s Yakuza Crowd Weakens, Former Gangsters Struggle to Find a Role Outside of Crime |…
KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Noodle chef Takashi Nakamoto moves so skillfully as he boils, sifts and arranges his…
China fines Sony for launching anniversary event
BEIJING - Chinese authorities have announced a fine of one million yuan ($ 155,500) on the Chinese subsidiary of the Sony group for violating advertising laws.The electronics-to-entertainment conglomerate came under fire in China this…
Marika Koroibete withdraws from Spring Wallabies tour for family reasons
Marika Koroibete has withdrawn from the Spring Wallabies tour for personal reasons.
David Rennie has confirmed that Koroibete will not be participating in upcoming trips to Japan and the UK as he returns home to Australia to spend…
US military challenges Russian comments on naval interaction
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) steams during a transit show of force exercise while conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in view of an upcoming…
GA technologies iBuyer business RENOSY provides key contracts on the application
Posted: October 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EDT|Update: 51 minutes agoTOKYO, October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / - RENOSY, the comprehensive one-stop real estate transaction platform operated by GA technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato,!-->!-->…
This pristine beach is one of the last in Japan. Soon it will be filled with concrete.
KATOKU, Japan - Standing on its mountain-fringed beach, there's no indication that the Japanese village of Katoku even exists. Its handful of houses are hidden behind a dune covered with morning glories and pandanus, the song of the…
Balancing Freedom and the Public Interest in Regulating Loot Boxes
Loot boxes pose a regulatory challenge in the United States.A US federal court recently fired a class action lawsuit against Google for alleged "Predatory practices" surrounding a game feature called "loot boxes" in the Google Play Store.…
Hyatt Grateful to NMI, Pledges to Help Revive Japan Tourism Market | New
SAIPAN Portopia Hotel Corp., owner of Hyatt Regency Saipan, is very happy and grateful to the CNMI…
Can computer systems using artificial intelligence patent their own inventions?
Saturday, October 9, 2021
More and more, companies are using artificial intelligence to invent new methods and new products. But can a named…
State Department does not enforce Goldman law to return children: lawyer
Twelve years after helping bring Tinton Falls child Sean Goldman home to his father David - a high-profile saga that involved five years of legal wrangling with Brazil - Red Bank attorney Patricia Apy is still asked about the case all the…
To boost Japan’s lukewarm birth rate, get men off the couch
TOKYO - Imagine you are a policy maker looking to increase your country's low birth rate, what should you do? An important step is to encourage men to take more care of children and do housework, according to a Nikkei analysis.Japan's…
Justice O’Malley Disagrees with Majority on Applicability of Arbitration Agreements in IPR…
Last month, in the case In re: MaxPower Semiconductor, Inc., the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal (âthe CAFCâ) dismissed an appeal by MaxPower Semiconductor, Inc.…
‘Oct. 11 is a working day! ‘ : Japanese government warns public of ghost holidays in…
This photo shows a calendar with October 11 marked as Sports Day, a national holiday in Japan. Sports Day has been moved from 2021 to July 23 to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. (Mainichi / Maki!-->…
Gerhard (Butch) Bahr, 79 | Obituary
September 20, 2021Gerhard (Butch) Bahr, 79, of Hutchinson, died suddenly on Monday, September 20 at…
Former US teacher creates 21-language site to help foreigners in Japan find vaccines
LaShawn Toyoda, founder of Find a Doc, a foreign language vaccine information website, is seen in this image courtesy of LaShawn Toyoda.
TOKYO - A website providing coronavirus vaccination information in 21 languages!-->…
Japan’s new prime minister to retain defense and education ministers – report
TOKYO, October 2 (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to keep current Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and current Education Minister Koichi Hagiuda in his cabinet, the Mainichi newspaper reported.Kishi, 62, and…
Honda to build reusable rockets, flying cars, practical robots • The Register
Japanese automaker Honda has set a goal of developing its own rockets and operating a satellite launch business.
The ambitions of this company are not great. The company aspires to launch "small satellites into low Earth orbit" and hopes…
Australia-Japan consortium explores hydrogen supply chain
The project will use renewable energy to produce hydrogen, liquefy it at the port of Gladstone in Queensland, and then export the liquefied hydrogen to Japan.
Four new companies have joined the consortium, led by Stanwell, the Queensland…
Activists call on Japan for US child abductions by one parent abroad
Just over 10,800 American children were victims of international parental abductions from 2009 to 2019, according to a 2020 report from the Congressional Research Service. (Pixabay)…
Judge Blocks Key Part of Arizona Anti-Abortion Law Involving Genetic Anomalies
This year, Democracy Now! celebrates our 25th anniversary - 25 years of intrepid and independent reporting. Since our very first broadcast in 1996, Democracy Now! refused to accept public or private funds because nothing is more…
Discussion on how to promote safe abortion
Japanese researchers and activists discussed safe abortion issues at home and abroad, marking International Safe Abortion Day on Tuesday.
September 28 is…
MGM Resorts Selected by Osaka as Integrated Resort Partner
LAS VEGAS, September 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announced that MGM Japan, along with its joint venture partner ORIX, has been selected by Ossaka as an integrated resort partner for the region.…
Japan protests South Korean court ordering Mitsubishi Heavy to sell assets
Japan protested against a South Korean court ruling requiring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to sell assets in order to pay compensation to two women subjected to forced labor for!--googleon:index-->…
Princess Mako’s boyfriend returns to Japan from the United States to get married
Princess Mako's boyfriend Kei Komuro returned to Japan on Monday for the first time in about three years from the United States, where he lives, to prepare for their wedding amid controversy over a financial dispute…
Exporters must equip themselves for the gun rule
Dhadchyarbhon Abhimontejchbud, Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade.…
LDP Election in Japan, Chinese Auto Data Law and Tokyo Game Show
Welcome to your week in Asia.China enters the Golden Week holiday on Friday, just as new regulations require data from electric and autonomous vehicles to be stored in the country. Japan will know midweek who will be its next prime…
Japan examines medical system ahead of possible 6th wave of COVID
The health ministry has started reviewing Japan's healthcare system for a possible sixth wave of coronavirus infections, following numerous cases of people who died at home in the previous resurgence.
In addition to…
Doing Business in Indonesia | Global Law Group
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1. What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction, including the main political, economic and / or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a significant impact on business?
Despite the current…
Japanese scientists have built fiber optics from plastic • The Register
Boffins at Keio University of Japan believes he has built viable optical fibers from plastic.
Optical fibers are most often made of glass and are, as evidenced by the impressive data transfer capacity of submarine cables, mind-blowing.…
Asian Insider: Aukus and Asia | Evergrande Crisis, Asia News & Top Stories
Dear ST reader,
We hope you are doing well.
In our Asian Insider newsletter this week, we take a look at how the Aukus Trilateral Defense Pact is affecting the region and why the reactions have been mixed. We also take a look at…
Obituary of Daniel Crowley (1922 – 2021) – Avon, CT
Daniel W. Crowley, former prominent salesman for Northwestern Mutual Insurance, survivor of the Battles of Bataan and Corregidor and POW of Imperial Japan, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his…
Princess Mako’s boyfriend to return to Japan on September 27 ahead of the wedding
Princess Mako's 29-year-old boyfriend Kei Komuro will likely return to Japan next Monday from the United States where he lived, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday ahead of their planned wedding.
Komuro…