Ruling parties submit proposals for economic measures to PM Kishida

Ruling parties submit proposals for economic measures to PM Kishida

The ruling Liberal Democratic and Komeito parties submit their proposals for economic measures to Prime Minister Kishida...

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Digital minister Kono: Government funds to be inspected for wasteful spending

Digital minister Kono: Government funds to be inspected for wasteful spending

Minister for Digital Transformation Kono Taro says the government's various funds will be rigorously inspected in the fa...

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All bullet trains in Japan to go smoke free next spring

All bullet trains in Japan to go smoke free next spring

All bullet trains in Japan will ban smoking starting next spring.

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Japan's telecom giant reports massive customer data leak

Japan's telecom giant reports massive customer data leak

A subsidiary of NTT West says that a former employee has leaked nine million sets of customer information.

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First tunnel for the maglev bullet train completed

First tunnel for the maglev bullet train completed

The first tunnel for the maglev bullet train is completed west of Tokyo.

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PM Kishida announces babysitter coupon program will restart

PM Kishida announces babysitter coupon program will restart

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announces that the babysitter discount coupon program will restart on October 17.

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Toyota suspends production after explosion at supplier plant

Toyota suspends production after explosion at supplier plant

Toyota Motor suspends operations following an explosion that ocurred at its supplier's plant.

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Speaking air conditioner, hummable saxophone exhibited in tech trade show

Speaking air conditioner, hummable saxophone exhibited in tech trade show

A speaking air conditioner and a hummable saxophone are among the array of products exhibited in this year's CEATEC.

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IMF and World Bank conclude annual meetings in Morocco

IMF and World Bank conclude annual meetings in Morocco

The IMF and World Bank conclude their annual meetings in quake-hit Morocco.

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G20 finance chiefs do not mention Middle East conflict in statement

G20 finance chiefs do not mention Middle East conflict in statement

Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of 20 do not mention the conflict between Israel and Hamas in ...

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