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DAZN forgoes World Cup broadcast exclusivity to expand reach in Japan

Japan could end up an ’AI colony’ if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan's push to keep pace with the global AI race reflects a broader anxiety among governments worldwide, fearful of becoming ever more dependent ​on foreign technology.

Owner explains 'almost too kind' sign at Japanese convenience stores that went viral abroad

NIIGATA -- "If you think you may have heatstroke, please don't push yourself -- come inside and cool off."A notice bearing that message was posted las

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.

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but may lose in Seoul

The loss of Seoul, South Korea's largest city and top political prize, would deliver ⁠a symbolic blow to President Lee Jae Myung despite his party's broader gains.

Suspect in Tochigi robbery-murder who fled abroad ordered to return passport

Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast Asia.

India’s oil demand growth set for post-pandemic low amid war crunch

India is heavily reliant on imported crude and fuels, and the Iran war has led to surging energy prices that are squeezing state-run refiners and weighing on the broader economy.

China extends outbound investment curbs to individual investors

The new rules, released Monday by China's cabinet, broadened the definition of "investors" to include individual residents.

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.

Mosque fire shows need for better communication with foreign residents

The fire in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, exposed the need for deeper cooperation between Japanese and Pakistani residents on a broad range of issues.

How Trump’s Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimes

The aid cuts reflect a broader U.S. pullback from work on human-rights violations.

Canada’s broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows

The high percentage of Americans being approved for Canadian citizenship signals that many Americans see Canada as an attractive place to ​live or study, immigration lawyers ⁠say.

Music festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime

Ado, Chanmina, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and more turned a Pasadena golf course into a showcase for the breadth of Japanese music and its growing appeal abroad.

Japan's farmed salmon taps into growing appetite at home and abroad

Takaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision

As opposition to constitutional revision grows at home and abroad, the new LDP group backing PM Takaichi could help her tackle pressing issues head-on. The post Takaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Toyota to cut more production abroad due to Iran war

Nikkei Stock Average tops 65,000 for first time

The broader TOPIX index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange also reached a record intraday high, at 3,953.89.

China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing

At least 123 people were also sent to hospital for treatment, four of whom were in critical or severe condition, state broadcaster CCTV said.

At Singapore International Festival of Arts, theater spills into everyday life

Tze Chien Chong, the new director of Singapore International Festival of Arts. strives to attract a broader audience to Singapore's oldest festival for performing arts.

How BYD gets an edge from ships that brave war, outrun storms

Born out of necessity in 2022, the Chinese company's fleet of vessels is able to ferry abroad about 300,000 cars worth billions of dollars a year.