Toyota’s safety tests do not meet UN Regulations: Japan Transport Ministry
The U.N. vehicle regulations are international safety and environmental standards that have been adopted by 62 countries and regions including Japan, South Korea, and Europe.
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Seoul ranks 9th in global startup ecosystem: report
Four Asian cities are included in the top 10 ranking of global startup ecosystems, including Singapore at seventh, Beijing at eighth, and Tokyo at 10th.
Transport Ministry starts inspection at Toyota HQ, to probe 5 vehicle makers for falsification
The on-site inspection is part of the investigation on vehicle makers' alleged falsified applications for model certification.
Five automobile manufacturers including Toyota Motor Corp. found to have committed fraud
The other four automobile and motorcycle manufacturers are Mazda Motor Co., Yamaha Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., and Suzuki Motor Co.
JAL President ‘deeply apologises’ for string of safety troubles after Transport Ministry issues warning
The ministry sought the company to submit measures on preventing recurrence by June 11.
Test finds kids’ accessories from AliExpress, Shein to be tainted with toxic chemicals
Chemical safety tests conducted by the Korea Conformity Laboratories on seven children's products, two accessories—a children's watch listed on Shein and a children's necklace…
Microsoft denies asking AI team to relocate from China
Microsoft told China Daily that a small number of employees in China have the opportunity to choose international rotations and that rumors of "collective relocation to the US"…
Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar’s meeting with Hamas
The removal had drawn complaints from Malaysia’s government, which has warned that firm action could be taken against Meta and other social media companies if they block…
Malaysia outraged at Meta takedown of media’s Facebook posts on PM Anwar’s Hamas meeting
Datuk Seri Anwar met senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar on May 14. He later said he had good relations with the political leaders of Hamas, but no involvement in its…
Elon Musk to join President Jokowi in inauguration of Starlink operation
The launch of Starlink would be key to improving digital connectivity in the country, especially in its far-flung regions, said Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment…