India and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on semiconductor development, which will include design, manufacturing, equipment research, and talent development. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the agreement was a substantial step to create a resilient complete value chain.

Japan becomes second Quad partner to sign semiconductor pact with India

Japan has become the second quad partner after the United States to sign an agreement with India for the joint development of the semiconductor ecosystem. This will include design manufacturing, equipment, research and talent development.

India's tie-up with Japan is its first step to become a semiconductor hub

A Japanese firm banned its employees from working late at night. This led to a boost in the fertility rate among the staffers. Should other Japanese businesses take a lesson? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Japanese firm bans late night work, baby boom follows

Masako Mori, a Japanese lawmaker and advisor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, warned earlier this year that “the country will disappear” if the falling birthrate problem persists.

A Japanese company banned late-night work, and a 'baby boom' followed

Bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan are on track to strengthen, according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who started his three-day visit to the Middle East on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia, Japan to strengthen bilateral relations in all fields: Japanese PM Kishida

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida is on a 3-day West Asia tour. On Sunday Kishida met Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Jeddah. The G20 Finance ministers meeting is set to begin today in the Indian state of Gujarat. Yellen is also expected to meet Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman in a scheduled meeting.

Jeddah: Japan PM meets Saudi Crown Prince | US Treasury Secretary in India

US, South Korea and Japan held a joint missile defence exercise Sunday aimed at bolstering their response to rising nuclear and missile threats from Pyongyang. The exercise saw destroyers equipped with Aegis radar systems come together in an attempt to tame the "rogue" nation.

US, South Korea and Japan hold missile defence drill days after N Korea’s ICBM launch

Japan is facing a crisis in the IT field. The country is looking at a shortage of 790,000 workers by the year 2030. Is the gross underrepresentation of women to be blamed? Molly gambhir tells you

Gravitas: Why are women underrepresented in stem fields?

An official of the Japanese space agency confirmed on Friday (July 14) that its rocket engine exploded during a test on Friday, in the latest blow to the country's space exploration.

Watch: Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed NATO's plans of having an outpost in Japan insisting that such geographical expansion would risk shifting that alliance commitments too far from its original focus on North Atlantic niche areas.

Indo-Pacific is not North Atlantic, says Emmanuel Macron | World News | WION

Criticism and protests continue over the IAEA's green signal to Japan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. Now in the latest Hong Kong has decided to ban Seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures if Tokyo goes ahead with its plan. The move is going to have huge ramifications.

Fukushima water discharge row: Hong Kong to ban sea food imports from Japan

Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing aged 56 after the former Japan international extended his loan deal with Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense. Oliveirense said on social media that the forward, who has made three appearances for the club after joining from Japan's Yokohama FC in February, will stay with them next season.

Football: 'King Kazu', the 56-year-old Japanese legend, extends loan deal with Oliveirense

In a landmark verdict, the Japanese Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 11) ruled in favour of a transgender woman, saying restrictions put on using women’s toilets at her workplace were “unacceptable”.

Japan’s top court backs transgender woman in bathroom case, says restriction ‘unacceptable’

Hong Kong leader John Lee, on Tuesday (July 11), said that the city would “definitely” expand the ban on seafood products from a large number of Japanese prefectures if Tokyo moves forward with the plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Hong Kong to expand ban on Japanese sea products over Fukushima nuke plant water release

In a seal of approval on India's growth story, investment bank Goldman Sachs has said the country is poised to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075, surpassing the likes of Japan, Germany and the United States.

India to overtake US to become second-largest economy by 2075: Report

Heavy rain in southern Japan leaves up to six dead, three missing

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Members of the South Korean Confederation of Trade Unions take part in a rally against the government's labour policy and the Japanese government's plan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear power plant, in Seoul, South Korea.

Protests outside Japan PM Fumio Kishida's office

Torrential rain in southwest Japan claimed the lives of at least two people, on Monday, with fears that the death toll could rise as several residents were asked to evacuate their houses.

'Heaviest rain ever' claims lives of at least two in southwestern Japan

IN PICS | South Koreans protest IAEA chief's visit over Fukushima water release

Protests have intensified in Japan and South Korea following the approval by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to release treated water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Protests intensify in Japan and South Korea over Fukushima water release

In his report endorsing Japan's proposal to release treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima plant, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi hinted at reservations among some specialists.

IAEA Chief hints at discord among Fukushima report experts

Members of the South Korean Confederation of Trade Unions take part in a rally against the government's labor policy and the Japanese government's plan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear power plant, in Seoul, South Korea.

Japan's plan to release Fukushima plant's treated radioactive water triggers protest

Japanese airlines in partnership with the trading house Sumitomo Corporation group has come up with an initiative called 'any wear, anywhere'. Under this pilot project, passengers can rent out clothing of their choice and size on a website before boarding a plane.

Japan airlines' initiative: 'Any Wear, Anywhere'

China is set to tighten its scrutiny on Japanese food. Beijing will maintain curbs on some Japanese imports over security concerns. Japan is discharging treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant into the sea. The Japanese plan, approved by the UN nuclear watchdog, has faced opposition at home & abroad. Japan insists the released water will be safe & meet global standards.

Why is China planning to ban food imports from Japan?

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