TSMC starts volume production in Japan

The first products are said to be image sensors and automotive ICs for Sony and Denso. The fab, in Kunamoto Prefecture, operates under a holding company called Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) which is 86.5% owned by TSMC with Denso, Sony …

Japan’s famous Bake Cheese Tart reopens at Takashimaya Singapore for a limited period of time

Who would’ve thought there’d still be more surprises left in 2024? Not only did we see homegrown sandwich shop Korio – famous for its gourmet sandwiches and fluffy brioche doughnuts – make a comeback, but it’s just been announced that Japan’s Bake Cheese …

Japan sanitary product maker offers booklet on menstruation for female college applicants

This image provided by Unicharm Corp. shows the cover of a booklet titled "measures to deal with menstruation for entrance exam-takers," which is modeled after the "akahon" book series of past university entrance exams. TOKYO -- A …

Japan Airlines invests in Heirloom Carbon Technologies

Japan Airlines Co, Ltd (JAL) announced its investment in California-based decarbonisation developer Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc. Heirloom specialises in Direct Air Capture, a negative emission technology that captures CO2 directly from the atmosphere …

Japan Airlines makes it to Dow Jones Sustainability Asia…

Japan Airlines (JAL) made it into the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for its third consecutive year. JAL received the highest rating in various areas within the airline industry for 2024, including multi-stakeholder …

Japan Manufacturing PMI Improves To 49.6 In December - Jibun

The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to contract in December, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on Monday with a manufacturing PMI score of 49.6. That's up from 49.0 in November, although it remains beneath the …

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Japan working to address school bullying through local support

The Children and Families Agency is working to have local government officials get more actively involved in efforts to eliminate school bullying. The agency has launched a pilot program to create a mechanism in which local governments will help resolve …

His Highness Sayyid Theyazin leads preparations as Oman participates in Expo 2025 in Japan

Japan urges schools to avoid trips in peak season amid labor shortage

Japan's education ministry has urged that school trips be planned for the off-season due to a recent labor shortage in transportation and accommodations amid a boom in inbound tourism, according to sources familiar with the matter. Schools tend to have …