Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games
WorldMunich has been chosen as Germany's city to bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044, the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) voted on Saturday, as the country launched its latest attempt to land the world's biggest multi-sport event for the first time since 1972.
Japan defense ministry to support startups in UAV development
WorldJapan's Defense Ministry plans to introduce a new contract system to support startups in developing unmanned aerial vehicles and other products to tap their advanced technologies.
Congo Ebola contact tracing falls far short as outbreak spreads, Africa CDC chief says
WorldHealth authorities battling the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo have identified only about 30,000 people who may have been exposed to the virus, a fraction of the more than 400,000 expected through contact tracing, a senior African health official told Reuters.
Malaysia pushes 'Halal diplomacy', eyes ASEAN Halal Council by 2027
WorldMalaysia is positioning Halal as a tool of regional diplomacy, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi saying on Friday that Kuala Lumpur aims to launch an ASEAN Halal Council by September 2027.
Japan municipalities make joke of low recognition for tourism PR
WorldTOKYO -- Japanese municipalities are turning their low name recognition into tourism promotion opportunities, using self-deprecating jokes to attract attention.
Japan authorities to boost cooperation against illegal foreign workers
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency will boost cooperation with other government divisions to crack down on illegal foreign workers.
Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster
WorldNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for grant-based international support at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to help the Himalayan nation recover from the glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people.
Japan's SMBC in talks to increase stake in Vietnam's VPBank, sources say
WorldHANOI - Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is in advanced talks to increase its stake in Vietnamese private lender VPBank, four people familiar with the negotiations said.
What is a 'super El Niño' and how will it affect the weather?
WorldBRUSSELS - The El Niño weather pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record, with the potential to cause floods, droughts, extreme heat and crop losses across the world.
Japanese food makers accelerating US investment
WorldCHICAGO -- Japanese food makers are accelerating their investment in the United States, such as by building new factories and expanding existing facilities, amid the growing popularity of Japanese cuisine among U.S. consumers.
