Honda eyes carbon neutral motorbike biz by 2040s
To meet the goal, the Japanese automaker plans to release over 10 new electric motorcycle models at home and abroad by 2025.
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2 Chinese destroyers pass through contiguous zone off Amami-Oshima island
The Japanese Defence ministry said that there was no intrusion into territorial waters.
Working moms top 75% for first time in Japan
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey also found that the percentage of mothers in child-rearing households working full-time increased.
Japan plans to scrap cap on international arrivals
With the number of coronavirus cases on a downward trend, the government wants to ramp up efforts to normalise economic and social activities.
Child’s tragic death spurs Japanese authorities to strengthen countermeasures
Many municipalities are already conducting exercises and field surveys on their own without waiting for the central government.
Active cyber defence framework could one day protect Japan
The framework is a bid to strengthen the nation’s defence against cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications and the power grid, government sources…
Re-elected Okinawa governor faces difficulties in pushing US base issue
Gov. Denny Tamaki has been engaged in a legal battle with the central government over the base issue, with his re-election expected to prolong the confrontation.
Japan’s Meiji to up milk, yogurt prices
The markups come as raw milk prices are set to be hiked in November 2022, with rivals possibly following suit.
All aboard driverless trains: JR East to test automation system on Tokyo loop line in October
A driver and conductor will be on board in the initial stages, but JR East aims to have one operator per train or even unmanned services in the future.
Covid-19 policy puts brakes on China’s economy
Economists say that the ongoing struggles of the tourism and travel-related industries, which account for a tenth of gross domestic product, will weigh on economic recovery.