Japan is set to offer payment to families who move out of the overcrowded capital of Tokyo under a new scheme which would see parents offered one million yen ($7,600) per child to relocate.

WION Fineprint: Japan govt to pay about $7,600 per child if a family leaves Tokyo

Bangladesh on Wednesday opened its first Metro rail line in the capital Dhaka, which is one of the world's most densely populated cities. The new elevated train network has been in development for nearly 10 years and is slated to grow to over a hundred stations with six lines crisscrossing the city by 2030.

Bangladesh opens its first Metro rail line to decongest clogged streets of capital Dhaka

2022 hasn't been great for workers all across the world, but CEOs, on the other hand, made the most of it. India Inc's CEOs took home 4% higher pay in the last fiscal year, while employees struggled to keep up with inflation. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Was your increment inflation-adjusted?

Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 COVID-19 deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day. The country counted 216,219 newly confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday. Watch further to know more.

Japan records 415 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 Covid deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day, health ministry data showed.

Japan records 415 new Covid deaths: Data

Heavy snowfall has killed at least 17 people in Japan and around 90 people have been left injured. Heavy snowfall also left 20,000 households without power since last week.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan snowfall: Death toll rises to 17

Japan's output of general machinery slipped 7.9%, while that of production machinery decreased 5.7%, driving down the overall index in November. Watch this video to know more.

World Business Watch: Japan November factory output falls 7.9 percent

Apple has been hit with $98 million in back taxes. The tech giant failed to flag suspicious bulk purchases from foreign visitors and will have to cover the tax exemptions.

Gravitas: Apple to cover incorrect tax exemptions in Japan

Researchers have found a new way to kill cancer cells by using artificial DNA which could pave the way for a cure of the disease in future. The existing methods of treating cancer have their limitations, however, scientists believe that RNA and DNA-based drugs could potentially help beat the deadly disease.

Explained: In a first, scientists use artificial DNA to kill cancer cells: Here’s what you need to know

A tax hike aimed at paying for the nation's defence budget is scheduled to go into effect "sometime after 2024," according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who on Tuesday suggested that a quick election may be called instead.

Japanese PM suggests holding early election prior to raising taxes to fund defence budget

Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) Japan unit is being charged 13 billion yen ($98 million) in additional taxes for bulk sales of iPhones and other Apple devices to foreign tourists that were incorrectly exempted from the consumption tax. Watch this video to know more.

World Business Watch: Apple Japan hit with $98 million in back taxes

Japanese officials said on Monday (December 26) that at least 17 were killed in heavy snowfall across the nation. The officials have also said that thousands of homes are suffering power outages.

Japan: At least 17 dead in days of heavy snow across the nation

Japan has approved one of the world's first blood test kit to detect early signs of Alzheimer's. This paves way for an easier, inexpensive & faster diagnosis of the ailment for which a blockbuster therapy is finally on the horizon. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Japan approves Alzheimer's blood test kit

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The recent heavy snow has killed 17 people in Japan, 90 more people were left injured as the heavy snowfall left 10,000 households without power. Earlier this week, the blizzard killed at least eight people.

At least 17 dead, several injured due to heavy snow in Japan

The recent heavy snow has killed 13 people in Japan, 80 more people were left injured as the heavy snowfall left 10,000 households without power. Earlier this week, the blizzard killed at least eight people.

Japan: Heavy snowfall kills 13, injures 80; train and airplane services disrupted in northern Japan

Inflation in Japan rose to its highest level since 1981 in November, as per data released on Friday (December 23). The inflation is fuelled in part by higher energy costs.

Inflation in Japan hits highest level since 1981

Japan has approved the biggest ever defence spending in its history as part of the $839 billion budget for 2023. The new budget, which was approved by the Japanese parliament, included an allocation of $51 billion for the defence ministry – over 30 per cent more than the previous year.

Japanese parliament approves record defence spending in latest budget

It is not just the United States, harsh weather is battering Japan as heavy snow blanketed many parts of Japan. Weather agency warned of traffic disruptions, blizzard conditions and high waves. This week, the blizzard killed at least eight people and injured dozens, according to the latest reports.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan: Heavy snowfall kills 8, injures dozen; residents urged to stay alert

Japan is ready to unveil a record-spending $864 billion budget for the next fiscal year. The new budget accounts for a major defense increase.

Japan is all set to unveil record-spending budget for next fiscal year

Tokyo assembly passed a new regulation for newly constructed houses hence from April 2025 all new houses built in Tokyo built by large-scale home builders are ordered to install solar power panels.

WION Climate Tracker: Tokyo makes solar panels mandatory, aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

The largest discount store in Japan, Don Quijote also known as Donki, was forced to reverse its decision of replacing the mascot after it faced massive protests from its fans on social media.

Japan's discount store Donki reverses decision to replace mascot after uproar

Covid is back and it isn't just China where cases are rising but South Korea reported of 88,000 cases on Wednesday where health organisations says cases are also on rise in Japan and the US - there are fears of new winter wave.

WION Fineprint: Another Covid winter wave? As cases rise in China, South Korea, Japan and US

Heavy snow brought travel chaos to Japan's northern prefecture of Niigata. Heavy snowfall has caused disruption in the traffic movement. Wintry weather shut down train lines for several hours and left roads.

WION Climate Tracker: Japan hit by record breaking snowfall, vehicular movement disrupted

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