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Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV Comes in Gas, Hybrid, and Plug-In Hybrid Versions: A 'cabin glow-up' brings new tech like biometric start, USB-C charge ports, Baby Mode ...
pcmag.com/news/2025-hyundai-tucson-suv-comes-in-gas-hybrid-and-plug-in-hybrid-versions
In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/In-Japan-even-Taylor-Swift-can-t-make-it-to-the-top-of-the-music-charts
Princess Aiko set to work with Red Cross following Gakushuin graduation: The princess studied for four years in the Department of Japanese Language and ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/japan/society/princess-aiko-graduates-university/
Investors Shun China and India, Reward Japan as Earnings Season Winds Down: As the Asia-Pacific reporting season takes a breather, a look at how investors have ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/investors-shun-china-and-india-reward-japan-as-earnings-season-winds-down
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Shohei Ohtani: Baseball star shares first photo with new wife Mamiko Tanaka: Shohei Ohtani shares a photo with Mamiko Tanaka for the first time as his team heads ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Shogun-star-Hiroyuki-Sanada-paves-Hollywood-path-for-Japanese-talent
North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently: North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Films that give the Japanese perspective of the atomic bomb: Movies about the nation's darkest days — in genres such as dramas, fantasies and anime — offer ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/27/film/wwii-atomic-bomb-japan-perspective/
Wild Birds Gesture ‘After You’ to Insist Their Mate Go First: Like humans, these small Japanese birds communicate abstract concepts with gestures
scientificamerican.com/article/wild-birds-gesture-after-you-to-insist-their-mate-go-first/
Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240323/p2a/00m/0na/004000c
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Shohei Ohtani is caught up in a scandal as mysterious as he is: Quite possibly the most interesting thing about Shohei Ohtani is that even when he talks ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/27/ohtani-press-conference/
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Shogun-star-Hiroyuki-Sanada-paves-Hollywood-path-for-Japanese-talent
'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Shogun-star-Hiroyuki-Sanada-paves-Hollywood-path-for-Japanese-talent
New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240326-176722/
Toyota and Honda reap rewards from U.S. hybrid boom: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining traction in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel economy ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-and-Honda-reap-rewards-from-U.S.-hybrid-boom
Hyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market
electrek.co/2024/03/27/hyundai-reveals-ambitious-50b-investment-charge-up-ev-sales/
Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
Japanese chocolate snack-shaped translator earphones to go on sale - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
'Godzilla Minus One' Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki Signs With CAA: Takashi Yamazaki, the Japanese filmmaker and vfx supervisor of Oscar-winning smash hit ...
variety.com/2024/film/global/godzilla-minus-one-takashi-yamazaki-caa-1235954427/
A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate: Yasushi Sasaki has been named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault & Millau ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/27/food-drink/yasushi-sasaki-japanese-chocolate-belgium/
JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990: The yen slid to the weakest level in about 34 years against the dollar, prompting Japan’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/yen-drops-to-lowest-since-1990-amid-intervention-speculation
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
polygon.com/24107076/godzilla-american-vs-japanese-movies-interpretations-monsterverse
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyotas-global-sales-slide-7-february-led-by-slumps-china-japan-2024-03-28/
LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years: South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-motor-group-invest-68-trln-won-over-3-years-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: LG Group to Invest $74.4 Bln Over 5 Years
- LG Group plans to invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) domestically over the next five years to maintain competitiveness.
- Half of this investment will be directed towards future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly technologies, batteries, auto parts, and displays.
- A detailed breakdown of the investments by affiliate companies like LG Electronics, LG Chem, and LG Energy Solution has not been provided yet.
- The LG Group aims to strengthen its position in various growth fields and drive technological advancements through these investments.
India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid deals drought in Asia: India's bulging pipeline of large block trades and listings such as the $3 billion IPO ...
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HD Hyundai announces lithium phosphate battery pack for commercial trucks: HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI) is set to debut a new, 35 kWh lithium phosphate battery ...
electrek.co/2024/03/27/hd-hyundai-reveals-lithium-phosphate-battery-pack-for-commercial-trucks/
Renault to sell Nissan stake of about 2.5%: Renault plans to sell a stake of about 2.5% in Nissan shares to the Japanese car maker in a deal that could result ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-sell-about-25-nissan-shares-up-362-million-euros-2024-03-27/
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
reuters.com/world/japan-tees-up-abes-ex-interpreter-help-chart-course-with-trump-2024-03-26/
Toyota to open new Tokyo head office in Shinagawa in FY2030: Toyota Motor Corporation says it will sign a new agreement with Keikyu Corporation in relation to ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-to-open-new-tokyo-head-office-in-shinagawa-in-fy2030
Those Godzilla Claw Shoes on the Oscars Red Carpet Are Just One of Hazama’s ‘Dark Fantasy’ Creations
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240327-177070/
Ikigai Fruits Now Delivering $89 Japanese Strawberries, $120 Melons to US: Previously unattainable fruit can now be delivered straight to your door.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/ikigai-fruits-now-delivering-89-japanese-strawberries-120-melons-to-us
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40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals: TOKYO -- Nearly 40% of married Japanese in their 30s who want children are sexless ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/40-of-Japanese-in-30s-desiring-children-are-sexless-research-reveals
Chinese EV makers take centre stage at Bangkok motor show, to unveil new models: Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the ...
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BYD takes on EV laggards Toyota, VW with steep China price cuts: Not content with unseating Tesla Inc. as the world’s top-selling electric car maker, BYD Co ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-byd-takes-on-ev-laggards-toyota-vw-with-steep-china-price-cuts/
Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo viewpoint - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240321/p2a/00m/0li/007000c
Mended and washed: Uniqlo expands sales of used clothes: TOKYO -- Japanese casualwear chain Uniqlo will broaden sales of used clothing, offering spring-summer ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Mended-and-washed-Uniqlo-expands-sales-of-used-clothes
U.S. hybrid boom drives Toyota and Honda profits: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining in popularity in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel performance ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/U.S.-hybrid-boom-drives-Toyota-and-Honda-profits
Japan says it won't rule out any steps to prop up faltering yen: Japan would not rule out any measures to rein in weakness in the yen, finance minister Shunichi ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-finance-minister-says-he-wont-rule-out-any-steps-stem-weak-yen-2024-03-26/
Hyundai has sold over 262,000 IONIQ 5 electric SUVs in 24 different countries: The all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV kicked off a new era at Hyundai as the first model in ...
electrek.co/2024/03/25/hyundai-ioniq-5-sales-top-262000-24-countries/
Japanese musician Kitaro to perform in Singapore in June: His upcoming Sands Theatre show marks his first concert here in seven years.
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/japanese-musician-kitaro-to-perform-in-singapore-in-june
Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change: In the coming years, Satoaki Kanoh needs to replace almost a dozen ageing machines at his ...
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Man tries to stab tourist in front of A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima: Police in Hiroshima have arrested a 42-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/Man-tries-to-stab-tourist-in-front-of-A-Bomb-Dome-in-Hiroshima
Dali, the Singapore-flagged ship that brought down Baltimore bridge - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/26/dali-the-singapore-flagged-ship-that-brought-down-baltimore-bridge.html
News Navigator: What happened to 2nd-gen Japanese-Filipinos left behind after WWII? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240321/p2a/00m/0op/011000c
Japanese startup generates AI models from 'evolutionary' process: TOKYO -- Sakana AI, a Japanese artificial intelligence startup, said Thursday that it has ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japanese-startup-generates-AI-models-from-evolutionary-process
Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
- The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.
- It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.
- Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
Figure skating: 2-time world champion Sakamoto 4th in short program - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240321/p2g/00m/0sp/046000c
US, Japan to revamp military strategy amid China concerns: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/25/US-Japan-to-revamp-military-strategy-amid-China-concerns
Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kona EV are two of the cheapest cars (EV or gas) to lease at just $169/mo
electrek.co/2024/03/22/hyundai-ioniq-6-kona-ev-cheapest-cars-to-lease/
Godzilla, Hayao Miyazaki Both Take Home Oscars; First Double Win for Japanese Films Since 2009
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/film-tv/20240311-173926/
Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know: TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Tuesday approved revised guidelines to its strict ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-approves-export-of-cutting-edge-fighter-jets-3-things-to-know2
MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with Japanese teams: Fretting over irregular contacts with overseas players, Major League Baseball has ordered its teams to ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/corrected-baseball-mlb-pulls-plug-on-clubs&
Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Japanese health authorities have warned about a jump in potentially deadly strep throat infections ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-warns-surge-potentially-deadly-strep-throat-cases-2024-03-26/
Nissan X-Trail T30 an overhyped venerable SUV?: X-Trail T30 offers a range of capable engines, including efficient petrol and diesel options.
standardmedia.co.ke/motoring/article/2001491947/nissan-x-trail-t30-an-overhyped-venerable-suv
Japan authorities confer on sliding yen, hint at intervention: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Japan-authorities-confer-on-sliding-yen-hint-at-intervention
Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
The BOJ won't sway Japan's trillions of investment abroad: Even as the Bank of Japan prepares for a pivotal change in monetary policy, analysts say much more ...
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Toyota agrees to biggest wage hike in 25 years in sign of big pay bump: Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker and traditionally a bellwether of the annual talks ...
business-standard.com/world-news/toyota-agrees-to-biggest-wage-hike-in-25-years-in-sign-of-big-pay-bump-124031300137_1.html
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Finally Gets a Price Tag for All Its Performance: Hyundai confirms that the performance flagship EV can be had for under $70,000 ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/03/20/the-2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-finally-gets-a-price-tag-for-its-performance/72984646007/
Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on: Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/24/shogun-why-the-english-samurais-life-and-legacy-still-grip-japan-400-years-on
Japanese Shares Rise on Weak Yen, Demand for Ex-Dividend Stocks
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240327-176944/
BOJ pivot no fright for euro zone bonds: Japanese investors are finally being paid to park their cash back home, a move that might be expected to spook euro zone ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/boj-pivot-no-fright-euro-zone-bonds-2024-03-22/
'Too early to judge': Global carmakers contend with closure at busiest U.S. auto port
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/autos-firms-say-they-expect-limited-impact-from-baltimore-port-closure.html
A dealership marked up a Hyundai IONIQ 5 N’s price by $20k: Hyundai just released the IONIQ 5 N's price just a couple weeks ago, and a California dealer has ...
electrek.co/2024/03/28/hyundai-ioniq-5-n-price/
Olympic archery champion causes stir for calling restaurant 'pro-Japan' : Korean archer An San, who won three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics in Japan ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_370823.html
Toyota: Failing To Follow Long-Term Consumer Trends In The EV Market: Toyota could be penalized by the market due to the gap between the company's pursuits and ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4678610-toyota-failing-to-follow-long-term-consumer-trends-in-the-ev-market
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Hyundai, Kia to recall US vehicles over damaged charging unit, NHTSA says: Hyundai Motor America and Kia America are recalling a combined 147,100 U.S ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-kia-recall-us-vehicles-over-damaged-charging-unit-nhtsa-says-2024-03-21/
Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-27/
Learning from Japanese picture books (3) Karasu no Panya-san - The Mainichi: This column introduces recommended Japanese picture books, along with related terms ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240306/p2a/00m/0et/019000c
Fujitsu found malware on IT systems, confirms data breach: Japanese tech giant Fujitsu discovered that several of its systems were infected by malware and warns ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fujitsu-found-malware-on-it-systems-confirms-data-breach/
Baseball: Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Uwasawa from Tampa Bay - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The Boston Red Sox have acquired Japanese pitcher Naoyuki ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0sp/025000c
Japan shares scale record high, yen rebounds as Fed out-doves BOJ: Japan's Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday and the yen rebounded from a ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-shares-scale-record-high-yen-rebounds-fed-out-doves-boj-2024-03-21/
Hiroshima grapples with 'Oppenheimer' Oscars success: While locals would have liked to see more Japanese representation in the film, they are at least happy that ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/12/film/hiroshima-oppenheimer-success-japan-oscars/
EV euphoria is dead. Automakers are scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/ev-euphoria-is-dead-automakers-trumpet-consumer-choice-in-us.html
Genesis unveils stunning first luxury full-size electric SUV with the Neolun Concept
electrek.co/2024/03/26/genesis-unveils-stunning-full-size-electric-suv-neolun-concept/
Japan PM Kishida Cabinet support rate at 17% even after ethics committee: poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240318/p2a/00m/0na/015000c
Toyota Agrees to Union Pay Hikes, Bolsters BOJ Case for Hiking Interest Rates: Toyota Motor Corp. met its labor union’s demands for increases in salary and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-13/toyota-agrees-to-union-pay-hikes-bolsters-boj-policy-shift-view
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