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Japan's Toyota shows 'an engine born' with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars
Toyota plans to introduce lean compact engines running on green fuels like hydrogen and bioethanol, paired with electric motors in hybrids. The company aims to push the world into carbon neutrality with optimized engines for the electrification era.
Visitors at Japan Disneyland take cover as Earthquake Early Warning system goes off
Life preserving measures are especially important in Japan as it is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The warning which was being played in the background is known as an Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system that alerts people if a quake of magnitude 5 or higher is expected. The EEW system aims to mitigate earthquake damage by allowing people to take shelter and leave dangerous areas in case strong tremors jolt a region.
Netflix announces a live-action adaptation of iconic manga series 'One Piece'
'One Piece' is an immensely popular Japanese manga.
Japanese author Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in six years
The book is expected to be published in Japanese initially, with translations following later.
Why are Olympics going on despite public, medical warnings?
The medical journal The Lancet has raised questions about the health risks and criticized the World Health Organization and other health bodies for not taking a clear stand.
Masayoshi Son's longtime lieutenant Ron Fisher, Arm CEO Simon Segars to leave SoftBank board
The changes are the latest churn on the board as Son focuses on technology investing through his Vision Fund unit over taking majority stakes in companies.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, aka 'Super Mario', loses out on Olympics
Abe's humorous invitation to the next Olympics in Tokyo was a big hit among Brazilian fans, and to a worldwide television audience. It turns out that Abe won't be around - at least not in an official capacity - when the postponed Olympics are set to open on July 23, 2021.
Did Japan just beat the virus without lockdowns or mass testing?
No restrictions were placed on residents’ movements, and businesses from restaurants to hairdressers stayed open. No high-tech apps that tracked people’s movements were deployed. The country doesn’t have a center for disease control. And even as nations were exhorted to “test, test, test,” Japan has tested just 0.2% of its population -- one of the lowest rates among developed countries.
SoftBank’s Masa-Misra partnership strained by losses, infighting
Misra is at the heart of the problem in ways that go beyond how the fund’s companies are performing.
SoftBank doubles buyback plans while Jack Ma leaves board
That first buyback, announced in mid-March, initially failed to lift SoftBank’s stock amid concerns the conglomerate’s portfolio of startups is vulnerable to the economic shock from the coronavirus pandemic.
Jack Ma says nations need tech to sidestep US grip
The spat between the world’s two largest economies, a dispute that’s swelling tariffs, is impacting China's ability to develop technologies.
This trader sold his firm for $31, now he is back on top
As clients fled during the global financial crisis, Hideto Fujino was forced to unload his stake in Rheos Capital Works Inc., give up his role as president.
Japan's robot revolution aimed at compensating for its elderly population and ageing workforce
Advances in robotic computing power, the ability to recognise voices and images, and machine learning could help the country overcome the handicap of a fastageing populace.
Nintendo chief Hiroshi Yamauchi who built gaming empire dies at 85
Hiroshi Yamauchi, credited with transforming Nintendo from a family-owned Japanese business into a global byword for video games, died today.
Tokyo varsity beckons Indians to study in Japan
The University of Tokyo has opened its first-of-its-kind office in technology hub Bangalore to facilitate and encourage Indians to study in Japan.
Japan to join Pacific free-trade talks
Japan will join talks on a Pacific free-trade pact, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Saturday, as his nation hosts the APEC summit in Yokohama next week.
China steps up efforts to reverse 'Brain Drain'
Hoping to reverse the ``brain drain,'' the Chinese government and companies are scouring the globe for talent. Job fairs are one of the tools, being organized around the world.
Japan not as worried about US Toyota recalls
In Japan, Toyota's home market there have been no sales recalls and the reaction is - also understandably - muted.
Reddy appointed to UN panel on financial crisis
Former RBI Governor Y V Reddy is among members of a high-level panel of economists appointed by UN General Assembly President Miguel d'Escoto to suggest measures to deal with the current economic crisis, including possible reform of global financial institutions.
Japan launches voluntary CO2 market
Japan on Tuesday launched a voluntary carbon market based on companies' pledged emissions cuts and hopes thousands of firms will sign up to what could become a forerunner of a mandatory cap-and-trade scheme
With G8, Japan relishes chance as Asia's 'good guy'
One month before the world's spotlight turns to Beijing for the Olympics, Japan is hoping that this week's Group of Eight summit will show it to be the "good guy" of Asia.
Japan says resuming human rights dialogue with China
Chinese President Hu Jintao agreed with Japan to restart a dialogue on human rights, officials said, as he faced protests Thursday over his handling of protests in Tibet.
World Bank names Chinese academic as chief economist
The World Bank appointed Chinese national Justin Lin as its chief economist, the first time the post has gone to a candidate outside Europe and the US.
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