27 dead, 290 injured in heavy snow since January 20 in Japan
WorldTOKYO -- Heavy snow in Japan since January 20 has left a total of 27 people dead in eight of the country's 47 prefectures and 290 others injured in 12 prefectures, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Monday.
Daihatsu's 1st commercial electric minivehicles released
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's Daihatsu Motor Co. released on Monday its first mass-produced commercial battery electric minivehicles, the e-Hijet Cargo and the e-Atrai.
Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan to focus on domestic offerings
WorldQantas Airways said on Tuesday it would sell its stake in low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan to focus on its core domestic offerings as the Australian flag carrier faces softer corporate demand and higher fuel costs.
South Korea consumer inflation eases to five-month low
WorldSEOUL -- South Korea's consumer inflation eased to a five-month low in January, largely in line with market expectations, government data showed on Tuesday.
Bay Area ready for Super Bowl as they gear up for World Cup
WorldSAN FRANCISCO, California -- The Bay Area is set to achieve an unprecedented sporting feat as Levi's Stadium becomes the first venue in the world to host both a Super Bowl and a FIFA World Cup match in the same year.
China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks off ahead of an extra-long holiday
WorldGUANGZHOU -- China's annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on Monday ahead of an extended Lunar New Year holiday.
Tesla introduces new Model Y variant in US priced at $41,990
WorldElectric-vehicle maker Tesla introduced a new variant of its Model Y vehicle in the United States priced at $41,990, the company's website showed on Monday.
Asian stocks up, gold bouncing back in calmer trade
WorldSINGAPORE -- Gold and Asian stocks were on the rebound on Tuesday as trade took a calmer tone after wild swings in metals markets, with the mood helped overnight by a sharp jump in U.S. factory activity.
Japan successfully retrieves rare earth-rich sediment from seabed
WorldTOKYO -- Japan has successfully retrieved rare earth-rich sediment from the deep seabed, marking a step toward a potential domestic supply of rare earths, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki said Monday.
Japan to boost aid for town development using historical resources
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese tourism ministry plans to strengthen financial support for town development efforts by municipalities that utilize historical tourism resources in fiscal 2026, which starts in April.
