NASA Strengthens Ties with Japan and Korea
WASHINGTON / TOKYO / SEOUL – NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy is currently visiting Japan and the Republic of Korea to underscore the critical role of international cooperation in advancing space exploration and technology development. During her week-long visit to … Continue reading NASA Strengthens Ties with Japan and Korea
Skytrax ranking 2024: Asian airlines dominate again
LONDON/SINGAPORE – Since 1999, the British consulting company Skytrax has been awarding the “World Airline Awards” annually, recognizing the best airline in the world. This year, more than 350 airlines from around the world were evaluated and ranked. The ranking … Continue reading Skytrax ranking 2024: Asian airlines dominate again
Japan and Cambodia Unite for Global Demining Effort
PHNOM PENH / TOKYO – In a historic move, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a groundbreaking joint initiative with Cambodia to extend their expertise in land mine removal to nations worldwide, with a special focus on aiding Ukraine amidst … Continue reading Japan and Cambodia Unite for Global Demining Effort
Prolonged Weakness of Japanese Yen Anticipated
TOKYO – Goldman Sachs has projected that the Japanese Yen will likely maintain its weakened state against the dollar for an extended period, with expectations set for the currency to remain at or above 150 to the dollar over the … Continue reading Prolonged Weakness of Japanese Yen Anticipated
Trilateral summit: Japan, South Korea & China meet
SEOUL — China’s premier agreed today to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperation with the United States. Chinese Premier Li … Continue reading Trilateral summit: Japan, South Korea & China meet
Panasonic: A journey from crisis to renaissance
TOKYO – After years of crisis and stagnation, the Japanese electronics company Panasonic has achieved a remarkable turnaround. Thanks to a new strategy and a series of reforms, the company was able to record its highest net profit ever in … Continue reading Panasonic: A journey from crisis to renaissance
Population Decline in Japan Impacts Real Estate Market
TOKYO — The significant population decline in Japan is having far-reaching effects on the country’s real estate market. According to recent reports, more than nine million residential properties stand vacant, presenting both challenges and opportunities for foreign investors. The Population … Continue reading Population Decline in Japan Impacts Real Estate Market
Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
TOKYO – What motivates people to get involved in politics in their free time? How can they derive pleasure from it? In this new book publication (in German), DIJ political scientist Sebastian Polak-Rottmann analyses how people in rural Japan try … Continue reading Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
TOKYO – Masayoshi Son, the visionary founder of SoftBank Group Corp., is embarking on an audacious mission to reshape the semiconductor landscape. His latest endeavor, Project Izanagi, is a $100 billion AI chip venture that seeks to challenge the dominance … Continue reading SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
Are UFOS considered a threat to security in Asia?
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG – The U.S. Congress is conducting rigorous investigations into the UAP phenomenon. UAP, or unidentified aerial phenomena, is the term that has replaced the old-fashioned UFOs. Many officials from the military and the government regard UAP as a … Continue reading Are UFOS considered a threat to security in Asia?