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Piracy of Japan manga, literature causes $55bn loss a year
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2025
» KYODO — Lost revenue from illegal online viewing of Japanese manga and other publications worldwide was estimated at around ¥8.5 trillion (US$55.3 billion) annually, highlighting the extent of damage caused to rights holders by piracy websites, a recent study showed.
Vietnam urban railway project on track with Japanese support
Kyodo News, Published on 01/11/2025
» HANOI — Construction of a 12-kilometre urban railway project connecting central Hanoi with a developing area on the city's outskirts has started, with Japanese know-how and yen loans likely to help the project progress.
Latest EVs, innovations displayed at Tokyo auto show
Kyodo News, Published on 29/10/2025
» TOKYO — Practicality took centre stage at the Tokyo auto show, where many Japanese automakers showcased their latest electric vehicles (EVs) set for release in the coming years as they race to catch up with overseas rivals and make environmentally friendly options more accessible to domestic consumers.
Asean, China ink upgraded free trade deal amid US trade tariffs
Kyodo News, Published on 28/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China signed an upgraded free trade deal Tuesday covering the digital and green economy sectors and supply chain connectivity, amid steep US tariffs on the bloc's members and intensifying trade friction between Beijing and Washington.
Trump will visit Malaysia, Japan, South Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 21/10/2025
» WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that he will soon travel to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, while saying he also wants "to be good to China" and anticipates a "fantastic deal" for both countries.
Trump threatens to impose new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
Kyodo News, Published on 11/10/2025
» KYODO — United States President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China and hinted at calling off an upcoming meeting with its leader Xi Jinping after Beijing this week announced export controls on rare earth elements essential for high-tech manufacturing.
North Korea unveils new ICBM at military parade, Kim opposes hegemony
Kyodo News, Published on 11/10/2025
» SEOUL — North Korea unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade held Friday night for its ruling party's 80th anniversary, with leader Kim Jong Un voicing opposition to hegemony, official media said.
Number of foreign residents in Japan hits record high, surge in foreign labour
Kyodo News, Published on 10/10/2025
» KYODO — The number of legal foreign residents in Japan has topped 3.95 million, a new record, government data showed Friday, as the country accepts more foreign workers in the face of a severe labour shortage.
As media trust crumbles, online buzz booms
Kyodo News, Published on 04/10/2025
» KYODO — In 2023, there was a major shift in Japan's media landscape. Weekday internet usage time surpassed television for the first time across all age groups. The gap only widened in 2024, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Hotel opens near Nagoya Castle, rooms priced up to US$25,500
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2025
» NAGOYA — A new luxury hotel opened in Nagoya on Wednesday, with standard room prices as high as ¥3.75 million (US$25,500 or 824,000 baht) per night, as it seeks to attract affluent tourists with its panoramic view of nearby Nagoya Castle.