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Japan school restrictions on hydration, cooling items affect 1 in 4 young students: survey

TOKYO -- One in four Japanese students between the fourth grade of elementary school and the third year of junior high school has experienced restrict

South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share "excess profits" and narrow the gap between conglomerates and smaller suppliers, Kim Young-hoon said.

3 more, including yakuza, arrested over 420 mil. yen theft in Tokyo

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A senior yakuza member and two others have been arrested for their alleged roles in the theft of about 423 million yen ($2.6 million)

Junior high school in Japan's Shizuoka Pref. loses $62,600 in online account scam

MAKINOHARA, Shizuoka -- A municipal junior high school here was swindled out of about 10 million yen (around $62,600) from its internet banking accoun

Australian LNG union begins strikes at Tokyo-based Inpex’s Ichthys plant

Ichthys accounts for about 2% of global output for liquefied natural gas and has the capacity to export around 9.3 million tons a year, mainly to Japan.

SMBC Nikko mulls ¥100 billion mezzanine fund amid Japan mergers and acquisitions boom

Mezzanine financing is between senior debt and equity in terms of risk, offering potential extra returns for investors.

Lonely consumers in China fuel a $74 billion companionship economy

Paid partners can be found for running, sightseeing and even eating out at hotpot restaurants.

As immigration rises, Kawasaki’s foreign council shows path toward inclusion

The council aims to improve the lives of foreign residents and foster a harmonious co-existence with native Japanese.

Spurs dethrone Thunder on road in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals

San Antonio ​will open the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday.

Senior LDP Lawmaker Eyes Constitutional Referendum Within One Year

Pro-revision forces are already within reach of the two-thirds majority needed to initiate a constitutional change, LDP lawmaker Keiji Furuya says. The post Senior LDP Lawmaker Eyes Constitutional Referendum Within One Year first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent ‘turning point’ in war

Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky, who commands one of Ukraine's most respected fighting forces, ​said he believes Russia's army is exhausted and incapable of making major breakthroughs.

Thunder top Spurs to move to brink of NBA Finals

Oklahoma City will head to San Antonio for Game 6 on Thursday with a chance to clinch the series.

Victor Wembanyama leads way as Spurs rout Thunder to even series

San Antonio pulled even at 2-2 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 5 on Tuesday in Oklahoma City, and Game 6 back in San Antonio on Thursday.

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is the most senior ​Japanese official to visit China since a diplomatic dispute between the two countries erupted in November.

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is the most senior ​Japanese official to visit China since a diplomatic dispute between the two countries erupted in November.

Chinese missiles and robots find warm welcome in EU’s backyard

If the European Union has a red line in Serbia's relationship to China, President Aleksandar Vucic may be getting close.

Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on April 27 and 28, 2026