Japan requests Google to reverse the names of contested islets in the East China Sea.

The Japanese government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that Google Inc. use just Japan's name when labelling a group of islets that are controlled by Tokyo but also claimed by China and Taiwan on Google Maps.

An official from the ministry stated on Friday that the m...

The number of Japanese centenarians has reached a record high of 92,139, with women accounting for 88% of the total.

According to statistics that was made public by the welfare ministry on Friday, the number of centenarians in Japan is anticipated to be a record-breaking 92,139, with women accounting for 88.5% of the total with the world's longest life expectancy. Japan has the world's greatest life exp...

Japan urges Iran not to supply Russia with invasion weaponry.

Japan urged Iran on Monday not to supply Russia with armaments for its war against Ukraine, according to the government, amid criticism from Western nations over Tehran's suspected supply of drones to Moscow for use in the protracted military campaign.

During a meeting with his Iran...

Germany suspends aid and cooperation to Niger after rebellion

After last week's military rebellion, Germany became the latest Western power to suspend financial aid and cooperation with Niger.

A spokesperson for the German foreign ministry stated at a news conference that all direct support payments to the central government of Niger have been...

Two German ministry personnel were allegedly involved in espionage on behalf of Russia.

According to the allegations, the high-ranking officials are responsible for delicate energy-related matters.

According to allegations in the media, an investigation has been opened into the possible espionage activities of two personnel working for the German economy ministry on behalf...

The Culture Ministry mandates the publisher of 'Black Rubber Shoes' to pay the original creators.

Monday, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism ordered a local publishing company to pay the original cartoonists their share of the proceeds from the "Black Rubber Shoes" cartoon series.

According to the ministry's corrective order, publisher Hyungseul must pay &quo...

In FY2023, Japan's businesses will increase base pay by 62 percent.

According to a poll conducted by the Japanese Ministry of Finance, 62.1% of enterprises in Japan have raised or intend to boost base pay in fiscal 2023, up significantly from 38.7% the previous year. The shift is most pronounced outside of the manufacturing sector, where 56.0% of businesses have ...

The stock price of Rail Vikas Nigam has increased by 4%. This is why

After receiving a letter of award from the Ministry of Railways to manufacture and operate Vande Bharat train-sets, shares of Railway PSU firm Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) rose by 4% on Friday, closing at Rs 69.6. To produce and maintain Vande Bharat train-sets, as well as to upgrade government manufa...

In 2024, South Korea plans to implement a new hydrogen classification system.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy of South Korea announced on Wednesday that beginning in 2024, the country will adopt a new clean hydrogen certification system that will assess businesses' carbon footprints according to the total amount of carbon emissions rather than the method of...

South Korea says that if US money is given to companies, chip factories in China won't have to close.

On Wednesday, South Korea's trade ministry said that recipients of the $52 billion in semiconductor funding the United States proposes to restrict from being used by "countries of concern" will not be forced to shut down their China facilities. On Tuesday, the US Department of Comme...

Japan will establish new visa pathways to entice high-earners and top graduates.

As the global race for talented workers heats up, the Justice Ministry announced on Friday that it will open new immigration channels for high-income earners and graduates of prestigious foreign universities.

Officials with the Immigration Services Agency stated on Thursday that their i...

The increase in coal production in India from April-December is 16%, to 608 million tons. Govt

Coal production increased by 16.39 percent, reaching 607.97 MT from April to December of the current fiscal year. In the preceding fiscal year, India produced 522.34 MT of coal. According to a statement released by the coal ministry, in the period between April and December, total coal production...

The truckers' strike has caused a gasoline deficit.

According to the energy ministry, a countrywide strike by the country's unionized truckers has caused some local petrol stations to run out of gasoline and diesel, leading owners of automobiles and buses to brace for a full-fledged fuel scarcity next week.

Up to 80% of cargo trucker...

In meetings with China's Li, Kishida advocates for positive relations.

The Japanese Prime Minister told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday that he hoped the two nations could work together to develop a "constructive and stable" relationship, according to Japan's foreign ministry.

During a brief exchange of views on the margins of a summit...

The secret budget request made by Japan's Defense Ministry seeks an increase in military spending.

As the government seeks to significantly increase Japan's military power, On Wednesday the Defense Ministry of Japan presented a budget proposal for the upcoming year without outlining the costs of missiles for nuclear attacks and numerous other weapons as well as its development goals.

Increased funding for a defense system against North Korean threats

According to North Korea's increasing missile and nuclear threats, the South Korean Defense Ministry has requested a rise in spending on developing a domestic three-axis defense system of 9.4%, but has left out of the budget a contentious plan to locally construct a light aircraft carrier.

Dubai reports 965 recoveries from 1,032 Covid-19 cases, no fatalities

The nation has already performed over 177.7 million PCR tests.

On Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention revealed that there had been 1,032 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, 965 recoveries, and no fatalities.

The nation has now performed over 177.7 million PCR tes...

UAE issues a new resolution warning businesses about delaying employee salaries

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) said that it will inspect and monitor businesses on-site.

To further safeguard worker pay in the UAE, a number of the rules governing its wage protection system have been amended.

Following the new decision, the Ministr...

Auction Of T-Bonds (Dirham)

On Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced that a second auction of federal treasury bonds will take place on June 20. AED1.5 billion will be auctioned off in two tranches: AED750 million which means $204 million for two years and AED750 million for three years. At an effort to boost seco...

Healthcare System of Bangkok to Be Upgraded

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Ministry of Public Health have joined forces to revamp Bangkok's primary healthcare system. The main healthcare system in Bangkok will be upgraded. Bangkok's vice-governor said on Friday that the measure intends to increase residents&#...