Smart girls don’t marry? Japan rushes to erase stigma for women in science
By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO A third-year student at one of Japan's top engineering universities, Yuna Kato has her
2023-07-12 09:27
For Battered Yen Bulls, Timing the Global Recession Is Now Key
Yen bulls that have reaped nothing but disappointment in 2023 are finally eyeing gains as the currency climbs
2023-07-12 08:51
Radioactive Water Worries Japan’s Top Seafood Trade Partners
Japan’s plan to release more than 1 million cubic meters — enough to fill 500 Olympic-size swimming pools
2023-07-12 08:18
The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood
Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.
2023-07-12 07:22
Israel: Police and anti-judicial reform protesters clash as bill advances
Police use water cannon as tens of thousands block roads to try to stop the government's plans.
2023-07-11 21:47
Guam profile
Provides an overview of the US Pacific Ocean territory of Guam, home to key military bases.
2023-07-11 21:29
Students still struggle with math and reading despite the end of the pandemic era, study shows
Students who struggled through the height of the Covid-19 pandemic -- between March 2020 and early 2023 -- are still having trouble keeping up with course work, according to a study from the nonprofit NWEA, which focuses on education research.
2023-07-11 21:25
Samoa media guide
An overview of the media in Samoa, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-11 20:58
Samoa country profile
Provides an overview of Samoa, including key dates and facts for this Pacific island nation.
2023-07-11 20:45
Analysis-Japan's changing views on price hikes open door for BOJ policy tweak
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO Japanese consumers may finally be shedding their decades-old frugal mindset, spending
2023-07-11 13:56
Eisai Appoints CEO’s 34-Year-Old Son to Lead Global Alzheimer Drug Program
Japanese drug giant Eisai Co. said global Alzheimer drug program officer Ivan Cheung will retire at the end
2023-07-11 11:20
Survivors of the Tulsa race massacre are appealing a judge's decision to dismiss their case for reparations
The last three known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre -- one of the country's deadliest acts of racial violence -- will appeal a judge's recent decision to dismiss their lawsuit seeking reparations to the state Supreme Court, their attorneys announced Monday.
2023-07-11 07:29