Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:16:51 GMT
Toyota to invest $13.6 billion in American vehicle battery plant
TOKYO, Japan: Toyota has announced that it will invest $13.6 billion in manufacturing electric automobile batteries in the United States by 2025."This investment will help usher in more affordable electrified vehicles for U.S. consumers, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and importantly, create even more American jobs tied to the future of mobility," said Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, as rep...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:18:04 GMT
Japan's PM Kishida sends sympathy message to PM Modi on flooding, landslides in Uttarakhand, Kerala
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday sent a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing sympathy and sadness at the damage caused by flooding and landslides in Uttarakhand and Kerala.
"I am deeply saddened to learn that the flooding and landslides that occurred in the State of Uttarakhand and the State of Kerala as a result of heavy rain have led to the loss of many p...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:18:51 GMT
Nintendo's 'Advance Wars' remaster delayed to spring 2022
Tokyo [Japan], October 22 (ANI): Japanese video game company Nintendo has delayed its upcoming remaster of the first two 'Advance Wars' games.
According to The Verge, 'Advance Wars 12: Re-Boot Camp' had been set to release on December 3, but it will now be coming out sometime in spring 2022.
"The game just needs a little more time for fine-tuning," Nintendo said in a tweet on Friday.
The company announced the remasters of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:18:50 GMT
Analysis: Unprecedented developments likely as Xi plans to extend reign
Tokyo [Japan], October 22 (ANI): After the removal of term limits in 2018, President Xi Jinping is heading into a third term and could rule China indefinitely.
Katsuji Nakazawa, writing in Nikkei Asia cautioned we should be prepared for unprecedented developments as Xi extends his reign through his goal of 'common prosperity'.
In the span of a few days, two key developments have unfolded in China, both directly connected ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:05:07 GMT
Hideki Matsuyama takes 1-stroke lead at Zozo Championship
Hideki Matsuyama shot a 2-under-par 68 on Friday to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan.
Matsuyama, who won the Masters in April, recorded three birdies against one bogey on Friday in cold and wet conditions at Narashino Country Club. The 29-year-old Japan native is bidding for his seventh PGA Tour victory.
"It wasn't a perfect round, but I played well. I'm happy with ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:37:40 GMT
FEAI National Summit brings together the esports industry and players to chart the course ahead
New Delhi [India] October 22 (ANI/ PRNewswire): Esports despite being a new addition to the global Olympic agenda, has gained massive growth across developers and talent due to the sheer potential and digital penetration India has witnessed over the last few years. The narrative is developing quickly across the country and hence the need to bring together all stakeholders on a common platform to chart the course ahead was...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:13:39 GMT
China is making moves to isolate Australia in its own backyard
In the wake of the AUKUS deal, Beijing's hosting of a summit involving many tiny Pacific countries is significant. It illustrates how China is ready to challenge the traditional supremacy of Australia and the US in the region.On Thursday, China hosted a summit which was attended by...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:37:30 GMT
Japan govt approves energy plan, seeks to double ratio of renewables in decade
Tokyo [Japan], October 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government on Friday approved its latest energy plan, which sets out a road map for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, local media reported Friday.
The renewables accounted for 18 per cent of total power generation capacity across Japan in fiscal 2019 that ended in March last year, and the Japanese government sought to double the ratio to 36 to 38 per cent in fiscal 2...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:19:21 GMT
Draw with South Korea ends USWNT's home win streak
The U.S. women's national team had its 22-game home winning streak end with a 0-0 tie vs. South Korea in a friendly in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday.
South Korea goalkeeper Yoon Young-Guel made eight saves, four in each half.
Adrianna Franch had one save for the United States, which extended its home unbeaten streak to 61 games (55 wins, six ties).
The match and the game Tuesday vs. South Korea in Saint Paul, Minn.,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:56:13 GMT
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits eastern Japan, no tsunami threat
Tokyo [Japan], October 21 (ANI/Sputnik): A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast to the south of Tochigi Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on Thursday.
The first tremors were recorded at 5:37 p.m. local time (08:37 GMT), with the epicenter located at a depth of 380 kilometers (236 miles) under water.
No tsunami threat was declared. (ANI/Sputnik)...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:18:56 GMT
Religare Group pledges support to promote sports and athletics, sponsors Champion Olympic Athletes
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI/NewsVoir): Religare Group, a diversified financial services conglomerate, today announced the Group's commitment to promote sports and athletics in the country and said it will sponsor deserving athletes and sporting institutions.
Dr. Saluja was speaking at an event held today in New Delhi to felicitate Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, Tokyo Paralympic badminton silver medallist and world rank...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:55:49 GMT
Nissei promotes soft ice cream with muscat cider in Tohoku region
Rikuzentakata [Japan], October 21 (ANI): Takatamatsubara Memorial Park for Tsunami disaster is located in Rikuzentakata city of Iwate Prefecture.
A coffee shop cafe here sells soft ice cream, which is very popular among visitors. Muscat cider soft ice cream is gelato ice with Muscat flavour and tastes like Soda.
According to Shino Hoshi, Takata Matsubara, when this roadside station was opened, the main theme was to provid...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:55:35 GMT
The Open Group October Virtual Event to celebrate 25 years of Open Technology Standards
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI/BusinessWire India):The virtual event will start at 11:30 am Shanghai local time on Tuesday, October 26 (8:30 pm PDT October 25), and finish at 1:30 pm local time in Boston on Wednesday, October 27. Regional sessions will be hosted in their local languages by all The Open Group offices throughout the globe - Shanghai, Mumbai, London, Sao Paulo, San Francisco, Tokyo, Johannesbu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:37:26 GMT
India's vaccination drive outpaces most countries as it breaches 100 cr inoculation mark
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): With an uptick in the world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19, India on Thursday crossed inoculation of 100 crore vaccine doses, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The 100-crore milestone was achieved in about 10 months after the inoculation drive was launched on January 16.
The aim of the Government of India is to fully vaccinate the country's entire ad...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:19:13 GMT
Collin Morikawa: Winning in Japan "would mean a lot"
It already has been a successful year for Collin Morikawa, and a strong performance this weekend at the Zozo Championship just might be the cherry on top.
Morikawa enjoyed a strong 2021 PGA Tour season that included a win at the WGC-Workday Championship, a victory at the Open Championship for his second career major, a tie for third at the Tokyo Olympics (he ultimately lost the bronze medal in a seven-way playoff) and a ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:06:12 GMT
Jet-lagged Hideki Matsuyama seeking form in front of Japanese fans
Returning to his native Japan for competitive golf for the first time since the Tokyo Olympics in August, Hideki Matsuyama provided an honest assessment of his recent form Wednesday ahead of the Zozo Championship.
"I have jet lag a bit and, to be honest, my game is not in a good shape," Matsuyamasaid, "but I am competing in my home country so I hope I can spend a quality time in limited days to bring my good game."
Mats...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:05:13 GMT
Zozo Championship: Notes, Odds Best Bets
The PGA Tour returns to Japan for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Zozo Championship beginning Thursday at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba Perfecture.
Six of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking are in the limited 78-player field. Field Level Media's golf experts provide tournament notes, betting odds and best bets.
ZOZA CHAMPIONSHIP
Chiba Perfecture, Japan, ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:56:03 GMT
Golf Glance: PGA Tour returns to Japan; Champions begin playoffs
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.
PGA TOUR
LAST TOURNAMENT: The CJ Cup @ Summit (Rory McIlroy)
THIS WEEK: Zozo Championship, Chiba Perfecture, Japan, Oct. 21-24
Course: Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club (Par 70, 7,041 yards)
Purse: $9.95M (Winner: $1.791M)
Defending Champion: Patrick Cantlay
FedEx Cup Leader: Sam Burns
HOW TO WATCH
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Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:37:29 GMT
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra returns to training
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has finally resumed his training after a two-month hiatus.
"Returned to training this week with the same hunger and desire as before. A throwback to the beginning of the last Olympic cycle is a good place to start! Thank you to everyone for your messages of support," tweeted the javelin thrower on Wednesday.
In August, Neeraj had said that he...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:56:03 GMT
LumiraDx receives approval for its COVID-19 Antigen test for use in India
London [UK], October 20 (ANI/NewsVoir): Today, LumiraDx, a next-generation point of care diagnostics testing company announced it has received emergency use approval by India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for its SARS-CoV-2 Antigen test for use in India.
The test detects antigen nucleocapsid protein from a nasal swab with results in under 12 minutes from sample application. In clinical studies, LumiraDx SA...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:30:13 GMT
The Devil Never Walks Away
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- "While justice has not been done in Unit 731's case, the devil rears his head in disguise in another land. The notorious branch of the Japanese army was resurrected in the U.S., and its new name is Fort Detri...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:37:20 GMT
Kushinagar International Airport to provide seamless connectivity to Buddhist circuits in country
Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): International Airport inaugurated at Kushinagar today will provide seamless connectivity to tourists coming to India from all over the world to visit Buddhist circuits in the country.
Every year tourists from Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Nepal Vietnam, Singapore, etc. come to India to visit places like Sarnath, Gaya and Lumbini that is a part...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:18:42 GMT
Couture Runway Week Season 4 emphasis on business for next generation designers
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI/NewsVoir): Couture Runway Week held its 4th season at Crown Plaza Okhla New Delhi and showcased collections from over 45 designers. GFF Couture Runway Week, which concluded its winter festive Edition 2021, invited designers from across India for two days of fashion week.
Designer Robert Naorem opened the fashion week, Saaj by Ankita on day 2 whereas Manoviraj Khosla was the event's final...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:18:40 GMT
Smart Value Limited partners with Olympian Ravi Kumar Dhaiya (Silver Medalist - Tokyo Olympics) as the Brand Ambassador
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI/SRV Media): Smart Value Limited, one of the leading Direct Selling Organizations in India helping society by providing high-quality health products for the past 21 years.
The brand is happy to announce its partnership with Olympian Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Silver Medalist - Tokyo Olympics) as the Brand Ambassador for SmartValue and its Nourish range of products.
Considering the online medium a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:05:16 GMT
Economic resilience proves China's ability in handling compounding crises
© Provided by Xinhua Facing multiple risks, the Chinese economy does not lack bright spots: domestic consumption is coming back; the high-tech manufacturing sector has posted a strong performance; and the service sector's input for the overall econom...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:55:14 GMT
'Sporadic' Will Zalatoris excited to chase first PGA win in Japan
Japan has long topped the "bucket list" of places Will Zalatoris and his fiancee have wanted to travel to.
His first visit to the country won't go quite as Zalatoris imagined, partly due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and largely because he's in Japan this week on business.
Zalatoris, 25, expected to play at least two years on the Korn Ferry Tour before making the jump to the PGA Tour. That timeline was severely trunca...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:18:39 GMT
One of North Korea-launched missiles likely landed outside Japan's EEZ: Defense Minister
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): One of the ballistic missiles launched by North Korea has presumably landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Tuesday.
Japan and South Korea detected the launch of an unidentified missile from the North toward the Sea of Japan overnight Tuesday. Seoul later identified the projectile as a short-range submarine-launched balli...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:55:58 GMT
Japan to improve missile defence capabilities with eye on China
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI): Amid China's growing military assertiveness, Japan has indicated that the country will improve its missile defence capabilities, including the tracking and interception capabilities against possible threats from the air.
China last week carried out its first-ever test of a "nuclear-capable hypersonic missile" taking by surprise US intelligence. Multiple reports stated that China carried ou...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:56:12 GMT
SRAM MRAM wraps up MEDICAL JAPAN 2021 with an overwhelming response
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI/NewsVoir):The event brought together medical technologists, hospital directors, elderly care facilities directors, pharmacies managers and others from all over the world. With the theme of "Insights into your family's health", the SRAMMRAM Group unveiled a plethora of medical products along with their flagship medical protection supply, i.e., Walletz4u; a flagship brand that manufactures its...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:37:40 GMT
South Korea estimates range of North's missile at 366 miles: Reports
Seoul [South Korea], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The South Korean military has increased its estimate of the range of the missile tested by North Korea to 590 kilometers (366 miles) from the initial 430-450 kilometers, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing a source.
South Korea and Japan reported detecting the launch of an unidentified projectile from North toward the Sea of Japan overnight Tuesday. The South Korean milit...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:37:24 GMT
Japan analyzing N Korea's launch, it may be Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile: Kishida
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government is still analyzing the type of missiles that North Korea launched earlier on Tuesday, and believes this could be Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.
"The National Security Council convened for a meeting. We are currently analyzing details, including the possibility that it could be an SLBM," Kishida told reporters...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:55:45 GMT
Olympic Games: WFI to discuss new selection policy in November AGM
By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will meet on November 12 in the Annual Meeting of the General Council to discuss the amendment of the constitution of the WFI.
Discussing the preparation of the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, 2022 Asian Games, and 2024 Olympic Games and reviewing the selection policy are some of the other things which will be on the agenda of t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:55:43 GMT
Chinese, Russian Naval vessels pass through Tsugaru Strait; Japan 'analysing intent'
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence of Japan on Monday said that the Chinese and Russian Naval vessels passed through the Tsugaru Strait together for the first time, for "unknown" reasons and it is "analysing" the intent of the two countries.
Tsugaru Strait is located between Japan's main island of Honshu and Hokkaido to the north and separates the Sea of Japan from the Pacific Ocean.
According to Kyo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:27:11 GMT
Senior Japanese, US officials discuss North Korea's missile launches
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): High-ranking representatives of the governments of Japan and the United States discussed North Korea's latest missile tests by phone, the Kyodo news agency reported.
The sides agreed to further cooperate in the area, it said.
The details of the conversation, as well as the names of the participants in the dialogue, have not yet been specified.
Earlier on Tuesday, the South Korean m...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:18:24 GMT
Japan PM orders to ensure safety of navigation after N Korea's suspected ballistic missile launch
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI): After North Korea reportedly fired a ballistic missile, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed Japanese authorities to collect data regarding the incident and make preparations for emergency situations.
"Today, North Korea fired what is believed to be a ballistic missile. I have instructed the relevant ministries to act in three areas: ensure the collection and analysis of data a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:18:52 GMT
China asks Japan to make clean break with militarism over Yasukuni Shrine
Beijing [China], October 18 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that Japan should be prudent about its words and actions on historical issues such as the Yasukuni Shrine and make a clean break with militarism, reported Xinhua.
Zhao Lijian -- during a daily news briefing here on Monday -- made this remark in response to a question on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sending a ritual offerin...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:05:08 GMT
Jon Rahm to take 4-week mental break
U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm said he is going to take four weeks to rejuvenate after missing the cut at the Andalucia Masters in his native Spain.
"This is the first time in my life that I don't want to see a golf club," Rahm told reporters. "And this comes from someone who loves this sport, and after a year in which some pretty good things have happened to me."
The seven-over 78 he recorded Thursday tied his worst round...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:18:50 GMT
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat meets PM Modi
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Olympian Vinesh Phogat met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and thanked him for interacting with her and her family despite his busy schedule.
"Great meeting the honourable @narendramodi sir today. His enthusiasm and love for the sport is truly boundless. Genuinely touched by your concern for athletes. A big thank you sir for sparing time from your busy schedule to fulfil your pr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:56:11 GMT
Celebrities seen wearing timeless platinum stud earrings and ring combinations: ideal styles for self purchasing
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): This season let's return to the platinum basics. The combination of diamond stud earrings mixed with dainty accent rings including bands set in platinum is timeless and sophisticated, yet also wearable every day. These are staple platinum pieces for your readers to consider buying themselves when starting or refreshing their fine jewellery wardrobe. Nowadays, stud e...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:37:40 GMT
Researchers find key protein linked to appetite, obesity
Tokyo [Japan], October 18 (ANI): Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have identified a protein that plays a key role in how the brain regulates appetite and metabolism.
Loss of the protein, XRN1, from the forebrain, resulted in obese mice with an insatiable appetite.
The findings of the study were published in the journal 'iScience'.
Obesity is a growing public healt...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:37:32 GMT
International Olympics Academy reopens after 2 years of renovation
Athens [Greece], October 18 (ANI): The International Olympic Academy (IOA) in ancient Olympia has officially reopened after a two-year renovation on Sunday.
The revamped facilities of the interdisciplinary centre for Olympic education and studies were inaugurated during a ceremony attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
T...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:37:17 GMT
HeyHey! raises 1.5 million USD while strengthening its foothold as a leading celebrity video platform in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI/PRNewswire): With massive global ambitions up its sleeve, celebrity engagement start-up HeyHey! has recently raised 1.5 million USD from notable investors including Electric Capital, Vector Media, Yoshimoto Kogyo.
The company's platform has recently launched in India to provide fans with an opportunity to request personalized videos from celebrities across multiple creative fi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:27:20 GMT
Fencer Bhavani Devi wins Charlellville National Competition in France
Paris [France], October 18 (ANI): Ace Indian fencer Bhavani Devi has won the Women's Sabre Individual event at the Charlellville National Competition in France.
Bhavani thanked coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all the teammates for her victory.
"Won the Charlellville National Competition, France in the Women's Sabre individual. Many thanks to coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all teammates Congratul...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:18:29 GMT
K-pop overcomes China's crackdown on fandom
Seoul [South Korea], October 18 (ANI/Global Economic): Despite the impact of China's crackdown on K-pop fandom, the K-pop physical album market has continued to grow.
According to the Gaon Chart on the 15th, cumulative sales of top 400 albums reached 43 million copies from January to September this year. Even though sales in the fourth quarter have not yet been added up, it has already surpassed last year's sales, which s...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:55:22 GMT
Are Southeast Asian unicorns catching up with India's?
By Lee Kah WhyeSingapore, October 18 (ANI): India has seen a spectacular expansion of its startup scene in the last few years. Over 52,000 entities are officially recognised as startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of July 2021.
It has been five years since the launch of the Start-Up India initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With governmental support, technological adva...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:40:20 GMT
Rickie Fowler takes 'big step' despite latest Sunday letdown
Rickie Fowler was unable to cash in on a two-shot lead entering Sunday, but took positives out of a tie for third at The CJ Cup @ Summit as he attempts to regain his lost form over the past two years.
Fowler closed with a final-round 71, better than only five of the 77 players who finished the tournament. But he took solace that it was only a few loose shots rather than a complete meltdown of his game that led to Fowler ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:18:12 GMT
Kishida's LDP most popular among voters in Japan, shows Survey
Tokyo [Japan] October 18 (ANI): In a telephonic survey conducted in Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proved to be the most popular among Japanese voters ahead of the general election.
At least 29.6 per cent of respondents said they will vote for the LDP led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida when casting ballots under proportional representation on Oct 31, followed by 9.7 per cent backing the main opposition Con...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:16:11 GMT
Disgraced Renault boss Ghosn fights back, set on restoring reputation
Carlos Ghosn, the former auto industry superstar whose career ground to a halt with his arrest on fraud charges in Japan three years ago, has told the Associated Press news agency that he isn't about to settle into quiet retirement.The former head of the Nissan-Renault alliance fled to Lebanon in late 2019, while out on bail facing financial misconduct charges in Japan. In a recent interview with the Associated ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:08:12 GMT
China denies testing 'hypersonic missile' amid rising concerns
China said Monday its launch of a new spacecraft in August was merely a test to see whether the vehicle could be re-used, denying a Financial Times report that they had tested a rocket carrying a hypersonic missile, as the US expressed concern about hypersonic missile technology and its potential military applications by China and Russia.China's...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:18:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 22
TOKYO -- The Japanese capital of Tokyo confirmed 26 daily COVID-19 cases on Friday, the lowest number since June 2020, with the ongoing downward trend in infections across Japan. The figure, released by the Tokyo metropolitan government, marked the fewest since June 17, 2020, when 16 new infections were reported in the capital. The number of daily new infections has been dwindling since logging a record o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:05:01 GMT
Japan's capital logs 26 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since June 2020
TOKYO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese capital of Tokyo confirmed 26 daily COVID-19 cases on Friday, the lowest number since June 2020, with the ongoing downward trend in infections across Japan. The figure, released by the Tokyo metropolitan government, marked the fewest since June 17, 2020, when 16 new infections were reported in the capital. The number of daily new infections has been dwindling since ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, Oct. 22
TOKYO -- A total of 35 people were temporarily stranded on the top of a roller coaster at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka on Friday afternoon due to a power outage, but no injuries were reported, local media reported Friday citing the park's operator. Staff rescued riders stuck on the "Hollywood Dream - The Ride" roller coaster, with a capacity of 36 persons, which stopped near the highest point on its tr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:49:01 GMT
Roundup: Tokyo stocks rebound moderately on strong high-tech issues
TOKYO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks finished moderately higher on Friday as high-tech firms gained, and market participants remained on the sidelines ahead of a slew of earnings results from major Japanese companies next week. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average finished 96.27 points, or 0.34 percent, higher from Thursday at 28,804.85. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo St...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:30:02 GMT
Japan's Sept. core consumer prices up for 1st time in 18 months
TOKYO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Japan's core consumer prices rose 0.1 percent year-on-year in September, logging the first increase in 18 months, government data showed Friday. The increase was pushed up mostly by the increasing energy prices, which was up 7.4 percent from a year earlier, marking the fastest pace in about three years. Kerosene prices surged 20.2 percent, and gasoline prices jumped 16.5 percent...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:55:01 GMT
Olympic champion Huang reaches "double" doubles quarters at Denmark Open
ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo Olympic badminton champion Huang Dongping secured quarterfinal berths in both the mixed and women's doubles here on Thursday at the BWF Denmark Open. Huang and her Olympic title-winning partner Wang Yilyu outplayed French duo Thom Gicque and Delphine Delrue 23-21, 21-10 to book a spot in the mixed doubles last eight. "They changed the pace and shuttle speed strat...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:18:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 21
KATHMANDU -- The death toll from floods and landslides sparked by unseasonal rainfalls in Nepal has risen to 101 by Thursday evening, with 35 others still missing. The rain-induced disasters have left 40 people injured and caused a huge loss of crops and properties. (Nepal-Disaster Deaths) - - - - SEOUL -- South Korea test-launched its first homegrown space launch vehicle Thursday, but the rocket f...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:05:44 GMT
Melnikova wins women's individual all-around title at World Championships
KITAKYUSHU, Japan, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Angelina Melnikova of the Russian Gymnastics Federation claimed the women's all-around title at the World Championships here on Thursday. The 21-year-old Melnikova, competing in her fourth worlds, was second behind American Kyala di Cello after the vault competition, their first event. But she took the lead from the second event and never looked back, winning the first titl...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:05:27 GMT
UK agrees trade deal with New Zealand to pave way for CPTPP membership
LONDON, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Britain has agreed a new trade deal with New Zealand, viewing it a step forward for Britain to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) despite concerns from British farmers. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern sealed the deal in a video call on Wednesday after 16 months of talks by negotiati...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Chinese-Canadian wins Chopin piano contest in Poland
WARSAW, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-Canadian Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu has won the 18th Chopin international piano competition held here, the competition's jury announced Thursday. The 24-year-old musician topped a field of 160 young musicians from all over the globe in what is considered one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. Liu played his set of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor O...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:30:01 GMT
Japan's Shinsei Bank rejects SBI's tender offer
TOKYO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Shinsei Bank on Thursday decided to reject a tender offer from major online financial group SBI Holdings Inc. (SBI), local media reported. The refusing decision was announced after Shinsei held a board meeting Thursday, raising the prospect of a rare hostile takeover bid in the Japanese financial sector. In addition, Shinsei is planning to seek approval for launching a defense ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1030 GMT, Oct. 20
DAMASCUS -- At least 14 people were killed and two others wounded in a bomb attack on an army bus in central Damascus on Wednesday, state news agency SANA reported. Citing a military statement, the report said three explosive devices were affixed to the bottom of the military bus, two of which were detonated at the President Bridge in the heart of Damascus while the third one fell down without exploding and was ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:18:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, Oct. 20
SEOUL -- South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong Wednesday said the country will consider sanctions relief if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) accepts dialogue offer. Chung made the remark during a parliamentary audit of government offices, saying some actions should be rapidly taken to prevent the DPRK from developing nuclear and missile capabilities further. (South Korea-DPRK Dialogue)...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:55:01 GMT
China's Sichuan set to host int'l pickle food expo
CHENGDU, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The 13th China International Pickle Food Expo will be held in Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Nov. 1 to 5, local authorities said Wednesday. Themed "Healthy Food, Shared by All," the expo is expected to attract more than 900 people including domestic and foreign political guests, experts, scholars, buyers, investors and exhibitors, said Xiao Zhongliang, deputy ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:30:01 GMT
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close slightly higher with sentiment depressed
TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher Wednesday, with sentiment at first boosted by earnings from key U.S. companies overnight which was stronger than expected and later depressed by selling in high-tech issues amid higher U.S. Treasury yields. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average finished up 40.03 points, or 0.14 percent, from Tuesday at 29,255.55. The broader Topix index of all Fi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:11:44 GMT
The Olympic Flame has Arrived in China
The Olympic flame for the 2022 Beijing Olympics arrived in China this morning, the country's media reported.The flame will be displayed at a ceremony at the Beijing Olympic Tower before touring the world's most populous country. About 2,900 athletes, representing nearly 85 national Olympic committees, will take part in the Winter Olympics between February 4th and 20th. The fire was lit in Athens on Monday and ha...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:05:01 GMT
Volcano in southwest Japan erupts, warning issued
TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- An eruption was observed Wednesday at Mt. Aso in Kyushu area, southwestern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters in Tokyo that no injuries have been reported so far and that local authorities are working to determine whether there are any climbers still on the mountain. According to the JMA, the eruption occurr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:05:02 GMT
Chinese shuttlers Chen/Jia retire from Denmark Open
ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Top seeded women's doubles pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan retired from the Denmark Open on Tuesday due to injury. Chen was injured in the Uber Cup final last Saturday and Jia also felt uncomfortable with her left foot. The pair decided to retire while trailing 5-1 in the first set to Danish duo Amalie Magelund and Freja Ravn. "We are here because we hoped to have a t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:05:13 GMT
U.S. remains prepared to engage with DPRK after missile test: White House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The White House said on Tuesday that the United States remains prepared to engage with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) after its latest missile test. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Tuesday that the DPRK had fired a short-range ballistic missile into the eastern waters. DPRK's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported early Wednesday local...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:49:02 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 19
NEW DELHI -- The death toll in India's flood-hit state Uttarakhand rose to 34, the state's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday after taking an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas. The chief minister announced a monetary compensation of 400,000 Indian rupees (around 5,329 U.S. dollars) to the families of each of the deceased. (India-Flood-Deaths) - - - - JAKARTA -- Indonesia's N...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:30:03 GMT
2nd LD Writethru: IMF revises down Asia economy growth forecast to 6.5 pct
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised down its 2021 economic growth forecast for Asia to 6.5 percent, down by 1.1 percentage points from its April projection, according to a newly released regional economic outlook. "The resurgence of the pandemic, amid initially low vaccination rates, slowed the recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in emerging market...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:09 GMT
World No.1 mixed doubles shuttlers eye gold in Paris
GUANGZHOU, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- After losing two finals in both Tokyo Olympics and China's National Games, the world's top mixed doubles shuttlers Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong have targeted the top of the podium at Paris 2024. "We are fighting for our long-term goal, to do better in the Olympic Games in Pairs," Zheng said in a recent interview. Zheng and Huang were upset by compatriots Wang Yilyu/Huang Do...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:05 GMT
1st LD: IMF revises down Asia economy growth forecast to 6.5 pct
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised down its 2021 economic growth forecast for Asia to 6.5 percent, down by 1.1 percentage points from its April projection, according to a newly released regional economic outlook. "The resurgence of the pandemic, amid initially low vaccination rates, slowed the recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in emerging market...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:18:02 GMT
Japan's major electronics fair opens, low-carbon tech in focus
TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Japan's major annual electronics show opened Tuesday, with products from over 300 companies being exhibited and the spotlight on cutting-edge technologies designed to achieve carbon neutrality. Under the theme of "Toward Society 5.0 with the New Normal," the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) will be held through Friday. Including 85 from overseas, 314 compani...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:44:01 GMT
Roundup: Tokyo stocks rise over firm tech shares
TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, supported by firm technology shares, despite their move in a tight range in the afternoon as investors awaited reports of corporate earnings which start next week. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average finished up 190.06 points, or 0.65 percent, from Monday at 29,215.52. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ended...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:44:01 GMT
Campaigning set for Japan's upcoming general election
TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Campaigning for Japan's Oct. 31 general election started on Tuesday, with new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeking authorization for his COVID-19 and economic policies and the opposition parties united to loosen the power of the ruling coalition. In the campaigning, candidates are competing for 465 seats in the powerful lower house or the House of Representatives. The Liberal Democrati...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:05:01 GMT
DPRK fires what seemed to be 2 ballistic missiles: Japanese gov't
TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday fired what seemed to be two ballistic missiles, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed Tuesday. Kishida told reporters during his visit in Fukushima city that he felt very sorry about the continuous launches of ballistic missiles from the DPRK since last month. When asked about the impact by the projectiles, he...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:18:55 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 18
NEW DELHI -- The movement of many trains was affected in some places in northern India on Monday by thousands of protesting farmers. According to media reports, several groups of farmers blocked train tracks in areas in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The protesters demanded the dismissal and arrest of junior federal minister Ajay Mishra over his son Ashish Mishra's car allegedly run...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:45:05 GMT
Mixed fortunes for Chinese women gymnasts at World Championships
KITAKYUSHU, Japan, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Luo Rui made an impressive debut at the World Gymnastics Championships after she took a temporary lead in the beam balance qualifications here on Monday. It was otherwise mixed fortunes for the four-member Chinese women's squad. After her teammates Wei Xiaoyuan and Li Shijia both fell off the beam, the 15-year-old Luo showed nerves of steel to put up a nearly flawles...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:44:03 GMT
China urges Japan to make clean break with militarism
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan should be prudent about its words and actions on historical issues such as the Yasukuni Shrine and make a clean break with militarism, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Monday. Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a daily news briefing in response to a question on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sending a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 1...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:55:01 GMT
Japanese gov't keeps eye on recent oil price hikes
TOKYO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called an emergency meeting of Cabinet members including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda to discuss the recent oil price hikes, local media reported Monday. "We are closely watching movements in the crude oil market as well as the impact on domestic industry and households," Kishida told reporters after...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:24:07 GMT
A new type of concrete could reduce our carbon footprint
Photo: Pixabay/Darkmoon_ArtFew materials have had a greater effect on our way of life than concrete, a durable and versatile material widely used in construction. The trouble is that the production of concrete comes with great environmental costs, not the least of which is a giant carbon footprint.The manufacturing of cement, the main component of concrete, accounts for a whopping 7% of global carbon diox...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:42:54 GMT
Kota Ibushi Shoulder Injury Confirmed By New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:28:43 GMT
Meet the US Women's Tokyo Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Team - POPSUGAR Fitness
Meet the 6 Badass Women Wrestlers Who Just Qualified For the Tokyo Summer Olympics POPSUGAR...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:18:39 GMT
Learning kit for Taiwan migrant workers recognized at Japan design award - 2021-10-21 10-09-00
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:16:54 GMT
Taiwan hopes Japan can take lead to discuss CPTPP bid - 2021-10-21 17-36-00
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:39:38 GMT
Hunter Paisami returns for Wallabies to face Japan - Latest Rugby News - RUGBY.com.au
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:27:38 GMT
Rugby- Inagaki, Himeno named in mobile Japan pack to face Wallabies
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:00:37 GMT