Japan’s ‘super’ sniffer dog Melba retires, counts US$11.8 million drug bust as biggest-ever case cracked
The bane of smugglers attempting to enter Tokyo with their illegal cargoes, Japan’s most prolific drug-sniffing dog, is hanging up her leash.
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Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Ready to go global
Hello from Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the U.S. this week, and the cover of the latest issue of our magazine shows Kishida during an exclusive interview at the prime minister's office ahead of his trip. The cover image is the face of the publication, and our magazine team always spends a lot of time deciding on the final design.
‘A huge mistake’: Japan’s sleeplessness crisis poses threat to society, warns leading expert
Dr Masashi Yanagisawa, director of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine at the University of Tsukuba, said a report released by the Ministry of Health in February that recommended that the public gets more bed rest was a good start but needs to be followed up with a “comprehensive” education programme to avoid the nation becoming even more sleep-deprived.
Stinging Election Loss Leaves South Korean Leader at a Crossroads
In political banners, campaign slogans and everyday conversations, South Koreans used two words to convey the high stakes of this week’s parliamentary election: “Judgment Day.” It was an opportunity to issue a verdict on the first two years of President Yoon Suk Yeol, a leader who has made strides on the global stage but is deeply unpopular and divisive at home.
Japan's Nippon Life Insurance launches India subsidiary
TOKYO -- Japan's Nippon Life Insurance has established a new subsidiary in India to bolster its operations in the market, the company said Thursday.
Japan's Terra Charge starts selling EV chargers in India
MUMBAI -- Terra Charge, a Tokyo-based provider of electric vehicle charging services, has started selling its chargers to outside clients in India to expand its footprint in the market.
Fujifilm to invest $4.5bn by 2028 in biopharmaceutical plants
TOKYO -- Fujifilm Holdings will invest 700 billion yen ($4.5 billion) by 2028 to expand its biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing business in the U.S. and elsewhere as client pharmaceutical companies outsource more to reduce costs.
South Korea election a minor setback for capital market reform
TOKYO/SEOUL -- South Korea's efforts to boost corporate valuations through a government-led initiative will likely face minor delays, following the ruling party's crushing defeat in legislative elections.