Latest News
-
Asia-PacificHow ‘accidentally discovered’ corals in Sentosa can help scientists predict sea level rise
They look like flat, bumpy undersea rocks covered in seagrass. But beneath the camouflage lies coral...
June 23, 2022
-
Asia-PacificMicroplastics: Invisible bane to Filipino fishermen
For decades, the fisherfolk of Mambacayao Island — a small islet that is part of the Bantayan Group ...
June 23, 2022
-
Asia-PacificVietnam’s martial art flies on SEA Games return
HANOI (AFP-Jiji) — Faced with a machete, the fighter leaps and locks his legs around the other man’s...
June 23, 2022
-
General NewsNew peace monument unveiled in Okinawa town
A new monument engraved with the lyrics of a song for peace was unveiled in Nishihara, Okinawa Prefe...
June 23, 2022
-
Yomiuri Editorial
Prevent recidivism through effective rehabilitation of inmates
It is vital for prison inmates to be conscious of their crimes so that they do not commit them again...
June 23, 2022
-
ScienceScientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
A robotic finger covered with artificial skin tissue cultured from living cells has been successfull...
June 23, 2022
-
CompaniesSMFG making final-stage arrangements to take up to 10% stake in SBI Holdings
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. is making final-stage arrangements to take...
June 23, 2022
-
CoronavirusGovt encourages removing masks when outdoors
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The health ministry is stepping up its call on people to remove face masks outd...
June 23, 2022
-
Yomiuri Editorial
Ascertain candidates’ political views, make careful choices
The international situation, as well as Japan’s economy and society, are undergoing major changes. T...
June 23, 2022
-
Washington PostUnder pressure from Beijing, Hong Kong’s schools become more patriotic
HONG KONG - A decade ago, thousands of Hong Kong students hit the streets to protest proposed change...
June 23, 2022
-
ArtTraditional crafts make waves aboard cruise ship
About 140 craftwork pieces are on display on the Asuka II cruise ship for a project organized by the...
June 23, 2022
-
ReutersAndrew Gillum, once a Florida governor candidate, indicted
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, has been i...
June 23, 2022
-
ReutersG7, NATO leaders to ratchet up pressure on Russia, keep eye on China -U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leaders from the Group of Seven rich democracies and the NATO alliance will w...
June 23, 2022
-
ReutersU.S. business group calls for ‘urgent’ Taiwan free trade talks
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The United States should “urgently” start talks with Taiwan on a free trade agree...
June 23, 2022
-
General NewsGimpo-Haneda flights to resume
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — The South Korean government said Wednesday it will resume flights between Seoul...
June 23, 2022