News Malala urges G20 to boost funds for girls’ schooling Nobel Peace Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai Friday urged Japan and its fellow Group of 20 nations to pledge new funding for educating girls at... 11 hours ago
UK Toyota to build new hybrid cars in Brexit-facing UK Toyota on Wednesday said it will build a new hybrid car in Britain for Japanese peer Suzuki -- a welcome boost for the UK auto sector which has... on 20 March 2019
World HRW urges Japan to change transgender ‘sterilisation’ law Japan should "urgently" revise a law that effectively requires transgender people to be surgically sterilised if they want legal recognition... on 20 March 2019
Sport Wales eye World Cup glory but injuries could cloud Japan picture Wales may seem Europe's best hope of World Cup glory in Japan this year after winning the Six Nations with a Grand Slam, but injuries could yet... on 17 March 2019
World Verdict due in MtGox bitcoin embezzlement case The former high-flying head of collapsed bitcoin exchange MtGox will learn his fate Friday as a Tokyo court hands down its verdict on charges... on 13 March 2019
News Japan to fund Sri Lankan light rail system Japan's overseas development agency said Monday that it has agreed to lend funds for a new $1.5-billion light rail system for Sri Lanka's congested... on 12 March 2019
World Ghosn seeks to attend Nissan board meeting Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is seeking court permission to attend a board meeting at the Japanese automaker while out on bail, his lawyer... on 11 March 2019
World Fukushima evacuees resist return as ‘Reconstruction Olympics’ near With Japan keen to flaunt Tokyo 2020 as the "Reconstruction Olympics", people who fled the Fukushima nuclear disaster are being urged to return... on 8 March 2019
World Lawyer sorry for ‘tainting’ Ghosn’s fame with workman disguise A lawyer representing ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on Friday apologised for "tainting" the tycoon's reputation by suggesting he disguise himself... on 8 March 2019
World ‘Tired’ Ghosn recovers, as lawyers ready ‘thorough’ defence Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's top lawyer vowed Thursday to mount a "thorough" defence to restore his client's reputation, as the "tired"... on 7 March 2019
UK Toyota warns could leave UK under no-deal Brexit : report Toyota Europe's CEO has warned the firm could end production in Britain by 2023 if the country exits the European Union without a deal, the Nikkei... on 7 March 2019
News Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan cell Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted bail of 1 billion yen ($9 million) in cash Wednesday, paving the way for his release from a Tokyo detention... on 6 March 2019
World Tokyo court grants ex-Nissan chief Ghosn bail A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail in a shock decision that could see the auto tycoon freed after more than three... on 5 March 2019
World Ghosn lawyer hopes ‘convincing’ bail bid will secure release Carlos Ghosn's new lead defence lawyer said Monday his "convincing" new bail application for the former Nissan boss contained fresh elements... on 4 March 2019
Health Mini miracle : ‘Record-breaking’ preemie leaves Tokyo hospital A baby born in Tokyo weighing the same as a large onion has gone home healthy, becoming the smallest newborn boy in the world to leave hospital... on 27 February 2019
Science Touchdown : Japan probe Hayabusa2 lands on distant asteroid A Japanese probe sent to collect samples from an asteroid 300 million kilometres away for clues about the origin of life and the solar system... on 22 February 2019
