Hit manga series ‘One Piece’ celebrates 25th birthday

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ A manga series about a treasure-hunting pirate that has captivated millions of fans worldwide celebrates its 25th birthday as the final chapter of the best-selling saga… Read more

Teijin and Fujitsu to jointly develop blockchain-based commercial platform to promote sustainable use of recycled materials

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ Teijin Ltd and Fujitsu Ltd have launched a joint project to realize a blockchain-based commercial platform for enhancing the environmental value of recycled materials for manufacturers.… Read more

Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defense report

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japan warned on Friday of escalating national security threats, including repercussions from Russia’s war with Ukraine, Chinese intimidation of Taiwan, and vulnerable technology supply chains, in… Read more

Japan to create 2 Cabinet minister posts to support startups, cut CO2

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he plans to create two new ministerial posts within his Cabinet responsible for promoting startup businesses and decarbonization efforts… Read more

AJMEDIA News Digest: July 23, 2022

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Ukraine, Russia agree to resume grain exports amid soaring prices ISTANBUL – Representatives from Ukraine and Russia signed Friday an agreement to resume grain exports in… Read more

50% of Japanese women think work hampers married life

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Around 50 percent of women think work gets in the way of married life, according to a survey of women registered with a Tokyo-based temporary staffing… Read more

KDDI to pay damages to millions of users after network outage

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Mobile service operator KDDI Corp said Friday it plans to compensate millions of customers affected by a major service disruption that lasted several days earlier this… Read more

Azerbaijan plans to create new universities by 2026

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Two new universities are planned to be created in Azerbaijan, AJMEDIA reports via “Strategy for socio-economic development of Azerbaijan for 2022-2026” approved by President Ilham Aliyev.… Read more

Italy’s Draghi outlines governing rules for post-resignation caretaker mandate

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Italian outgoing Prime Minister Mario Draghi outlined a series of directives for members of his government to follow in the wake of his resignation, AJMEDIA reports… Read more

India, UK to wrap up FTA discussions by August 31

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ The negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK will be over by the end of August and it will be ready to… Read more