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Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across the world's most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern could inflict more damage.

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Ba

China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and visited Taiwan as part of a cross-party delegation in May, national broadcaster RNZ has reported.

Taiwan leader Lai vows peace efforts for global tech supply chains

TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday vowed to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait, saying at a major technology trade show i

SMBC set to name first local resident as Indian unit head in expansion

The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle across Sumitomo Mitsui's banking and nonbanking operations in India.

Nine dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

Moscow warned last week that it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in Kyiv and urged foreign nationals to leave.

Salesforce Japan to focus on helping firms deploy AI effectively

Salesforce Japan's CEO said firms often have fragmented systems in which data is scattered across departments, making it difficult for AI to access and use information efficiently.

AI stock trading gains ground across Asia

Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan

Rising costs, supply disruptions and labor shortages are forcing revisions to major projects, raising concerns over infrastructure renewal and urban resilience. The post Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Congo’s Ebola footprint widens as officials race to gauge epidemic’s true scale

One of the most complex Ebola outbreaks in years is unfolding across areas impacted by armed conflict, mass displacement and weak health infrastructure.

U.S. says it struck Iranian military sites as Tehran responds with air base attack

Air defenses in Kuwait, where a major U.S. base is located, were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Monday as ⁠sirens sounded across the country.

Softbank poised to overtake Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company

Shares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group have climbed as much as 10% in Tokyo trading Monday, as AI-related shares climbed across the region.

Billionaire behind Japan’s tiny-room hotel empire bets on U.S.

APA Hotels has grown into one of Japan's most recognizable hotel operators, with more than 1,100 hotels and nearly 150,000 rooms across its global network.

Trees taking drastic measures to survive climate-driven heat

Countless trees across Europe's forests are adopting drastic — and often fatal — strategies to survive worsening heat and drought linked to climate change.

Labor shortage fuels ramp-up of humanoid robot development

Declining birth rates across the globe are driving an "unprecedented wave of investment" in robots to sustain workforces.

A Small Gift From Sanrio: The Story Behind a Beloved Tradition Sponsored

Gifted for free with every purchase, Sanrio's "Premium Mascots" have spread smiles at shops across Japan for over half a century. The post A Small Gift From Sanrio: The Story Behind a Beloved Tradition Sponsored first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan's late-night 'crying cafes' offer refuge for exhausted mothers

SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A growing number of late-night cafes across Japan are opening their doors to mothers struggling with babies who will not stop cryin

Rare Earths Reveal Japan's Deeper Supply Chain Challenge

A Waseda economist warns Japan's rare-earth problem is only one sign of deeper supply-chain risks hidden across the economy. The post Rare Earths Reveal Japan's Deeper Supply Chain Challenge first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labor market strains

More than 700 people applied for two shepherds positions, including urban white-collar employees, factory workers across China and even university graduates.

Osaka Expo resources find new life across Japan

In line with its principle of a sustainable expo, the association hopes to encourage the effective reuse of materials and assets from the event.