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How Japan created its naphtha supply bottleneck

With no end in sight for the Iran war, supply chain bottlenecks for the oil-derived material are set to continue, prompting calls for government-enforced energy saving measures.

Reading manga in print improves memory recall time vs. digital versions: Japan study

TOKYO -- Reading manga in print improves comprehension and reduces unnecessary brain activity compared to reading on a tablet, a University of Tokyo s

TSMC warns chip supply won’t meet AI-fueled demand for years

Comments by CEO C.C. Wei suggest production capacity remains a key bottleneck in the buildout of global computing infrastructure.

Chapter 4.1: Poetry ー The Start

In this chapter, Shin Ushijima shares anecdotes of literary giant and politician Shintaro Ishihara's efforts to mentor the younger lawyer and writer. The post Chapter 4.1: Poetry ー The Start first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines amid pilot groups’ complaints

The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-based flag carrier, which has kept the country connected through war and financial collapse.

Japan's April naphtha output falls 22.8% amid Hormuz disruptions

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's domestic production of naphtha, an oil derivative necessary to make chemicals used in a wide range of products, fell 22.8 per

’Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response

Caused by a strain of the virus for which there is no vaccine or treatment, the latest outbreak has already caused a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases.

Ferry connecting Taiwan with Japan's Ishigaki set for maiden voyage

Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning

The high-profile case within the wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.

Japan risks losing out without drug pricing reform, warns AstraZeneca CEO

UAE and Iraq bolster pipelines to bypass Hormuz bottleneck

The Power of Connection: Driving Medical Advances from Japan with iPS Organoid Research

Organ transplants are a landmark medical achievement that have saved countless lives. But as they depend on donors to save those in need, there is a constant shortage of organs. The Japanese medical researcher Takebe Takanori is working on new approaches using “organoids,” mini-organs achieved with iPS cells, that could open up new paths to healthy recovery.

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.