Japanese, Thai police discuss steps against human trafficking
WorldBANGKOK -- Thai and Japanese police authorities agreed to closely cooperate to eradicate human trafficking after a Thai girl was discovered to have been forced to provide sexual services at a massage parlor in Tokyo.
Sapporo snow festival opens in Japan with 210 sculptures
WorldSAPPORO -- A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, northernmost Japan, on Wednesday, showcasing 210 ice and snow sculptures across three venues.
Boeing expects to start delivering improved 787 Dreamliners in first half
WorldSINGAPORE -- Boeing expects to begin delivering improved 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners to airlines in the first half of this year, enabling longer flights or greater cargo capability, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
Learn from Southeast Asia’s push for women’s advancement! Japan’s path forward after electing its first woman prime minister
WorldThe shared future of Asia and Japan
Australia warns $3.2 trillion pension fund industry to lift systems investment
WorldSYDNEY -- Australia's corporate regulator has warned the nation's A$4.5 trillion ($3.16 trillion) pension fund industry it needs to invest more in systems and technology to better prepare for the future and avoid becoming troubled like stock market operator ASX (ASX.AX).
Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia
WorldA 13-year-old boy recounted on Tuesday how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off Western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman".
Paris cybercrime unit searches X office; Musk summoned
WorldPARIS -- French police raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media network X on Tuesday and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions in a widening investigation, amid growing scrutiny of the platform by authorities across Europe.
Singapore's ST Engineering showcases cargo drone, marine craft as it expands reach
WorldSINGAPORE - ST Engineering is showing off two distinct platforms at the Singapore Airshow that mark a significant expansion into next-generation aviation technologies for the world's largest airframe maintenance and repair services provider.
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.
