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Nissan files recall of 1.2m cars over mishandled safety checks
Kyodo News, Published on 06/10/2017
» TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co on Friday filed the recall of nearly 1.2 million vehicles with Japan's transport ministry after the automaker was revealed to have allowed uncertified inspectors to perform safety checks at domestic factories.
Toyota ordered to pay 300m yen in back taxes
Kyodo News, Published on 13/10/2017
» Toyota Motor Corp was ordered to pay Japan's tax agency 300 million yen ($2.7 million) in back taxes that the automaker had failed to withhold, mainly in relation to its motorsports operations, sources with knowledge of the matter said Friday.
Seven hurt after elderly driver hits pedestrians in Tokyo
Kyodo News, Published on 20/10/2017
» A car rammed into pedestrians in western Tokyo on Friday, injuring seven people including a two-year-old boy, leading to the 85-year-old driver being arrested at the scene, police and rescue workers said.
Japan braces for powerful typhoon ahead of polls
Kyodo News, Published on 21/10/2017
» TOKYO: A large, powerful typhoon is approaching the Japanese archipelago, the weather agency said Saturday, with stormy conditions predicted across wide areas of the country's Pacific coast, potentially affecting turnout for the following day's general election.
Flights cancelled as killer Typhoon Lan slams into central Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Powerful Typhoon Lan made landfall on the Pacific coast of central Japan early Monday, leaving at least two dead as it battered a wide area with heavy rain and strong winds.
Abe's ruling bloc wins, Japan set to amend constitution
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is certain to retain a two-thirds majority in Sunday's House of Representatives election, according to early returns, providing it with the impetus to press ahead with debate on a first-ever amendment to the Japanese constitution.
Duterte to make 3-day visit to Japan from Oct 29
Kyodo News, Published on 25/10/2017
» TOKYO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan from Oct 29 to 31 for a summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese government said Wednesday.
East Timor bids to join Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2017
» DILI: East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said Thursday his country is "doing our best" to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but Asean members Myanmar and Singapore are still withholding their support.
Taiwanese, Japanese firms sign vacation rental tie-up pact
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2017
» TAIPEI: AsiaYo, Taiwan's largest vacation rental service, and Rakuten Lifull Stay signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday.
Nikon ends digital camera production in China
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2017
» Nikon Corp. said Monday it has stopped operation of its Chinese plant for compact digital cameras and components due to declining demand amid widespread ownership of smartphones with inbuilt photographic capability.