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'Avatar' sequel crashes some movie theater equipment across Japan

The second Avatar film, one of the most expensive productions in Hollywood history, adopts many of the latest visual technologies which require a great deal of information processed quickly

Japan rolls out new defence policy with focus on free and open Indo-Pacific

Japan is finding itself in the midst of the most severe and complex security environment since the end of WWII with mounting threats from China and North Korea

COP15: Japan commits 1 billion yen to make sustainable use of nature

At biological diversity meeting, Japan, Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation, UNDP, others have announced 4th phase of community development and knowledge management for Satoyama Initiative

LIXIL launches its first Asia Pacific cistern assembly unit in Mumbai

Built on 23,500 sq ft, the unit will have a production capacity of 150,000 units in its first year; it is designed to raise that to 300,000 units in the second year

Japan calls China unprecedented strategic challenge in new security policy

The new strategy, expected to get the green light from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet Friday, also lays out plans for Japan to obtain longer-range missiles

New Delhi hosts India-Japan consultation, focus on bilateral ties

India-Japan Foreign Office Consultation was held in New Delhi, with the diplomatic dialogue being headed by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Senior Deputy Minister Shigeo Yamada

Vedanta inks pacts with 30 Japanese firms for semiconductor manufacturing

Vedanta Group on Tuesday said that it has signed pacts with 30 Japanese technology companies to develop an Indian semiconductor and glass display manufacturing ecosystem. The pacts were signed at the Vedanta-Avanstrate Business Partners Summit 2022 held last week at Tokyo, Japan. The summit was attended by more than 200 delegates from over 100 global companies. The company is committed to make India a hub for electronics manufacturing. It is focussed on taking the lead in creating the electronics industry ecosystem rather than just technology transfers, Vedanta Global MD, display and semiconductor business, Akarsh K Hebbar said. The summit saw interests from a host of companies eager to be part of the ecosystem for India's semiconductor mission. Vedanta Ltd, an arm of Vedanta Resources Ltd, is one of the world's leading oil and gas and metals companies with operations in oil and gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, steel and aluminium, and power across India, South Africa and

Fifa World Cup 2022: A tournament of underdogs and major upsets in Qatar

Fifa World Cup 2022, Qatar: The tournament has seen a lot of upsets, and Morocco has been the best team that has upset many big teams in the world.

Japan's wholesale inflation near steady at 9.3% as commodity prices ease

Japan's November wholesale prices rose 9.3% from a year earlier, data showed, a rate of increase that was almost unchanged from the previous month and showed initial signs of an inflation peak

UK, Italy, Japan team up to build sixth-generation fighter by 2035

Reports indicate the UK held talks with India on joining the coalition

Japan to jointly develop fighter jet with UK to expand defence cooperation

Japan announced on Friday that it will jointly develop its next-generation fighter jet with the UK and Italy as Tokyo looks to expand defence cooperation beyond its traditional ally, the United States. The Mitsubishi F-X fighter jet will replace the aging fleet of F-2 that Japan previously developed with the United States. Japan's F-X and Britain's Tempest, a successor to the Eurofighter Typhoon, will be combined into the next-generation combat aircraft for deployment in 2035. The deal will give Japan greater support in countering China's growing assertiveness and allow Britain a bigger presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Friday's fighter jet announcement came four days after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced spending targets aimed at building up Japan's military capability, including a huge boost in defence spending over the next five years. To meet the five-year spending total of 43 trillion yen (USD 316 billion), the government will need an extra 4 trillion yen (USD 30 ..

Japan to jointly develop 'next-genenration' fighter jet with UK, Italy

Japan announced on Friday that it will jointly develop its next-generation fighter jet with the UK and Italy as Tokyo looks to expand defence cooperation beyond its traditional ally, the United States. The Mitsubishi F-X fighter jet will replace the aging fleet of F-2 that Japan previously developed with the United States. Japan's F-X and Britain's Tempest, a successor to the Eurofighter Typhoon, will be combined into the next-generation combat aircraft for deployment in 2035. The deal will give Japan greater support in countering China's growing assertiveness and allow Britain a bigger presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Friday's fighter jet announcement came four days after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced spending targets aimed at building up Japan's military capability, including a huge boost in defence spending over the next five years. To meet the five-year spending total of 43 trillion yen (USD 316 billion), the government will need an extra 4 trillion yen (USD 30 ..

Delhi HC halts release of Tamil movie 'Ajinomoto' over trademark

Dispute arose when Japanese company came across statements made by movie's director

No hiring downturn at IITs as international firms pitch job offers

Consulting, finance, core and international trading companies take the lead in chasing talent

Japan, Belgium to cooperate in chip production to revive industry

A newly founded Japanese semiconductor company aiming to revive Japan's chip industry will collaborate with a Belgian research organization in research and development of next-generation chips for production in Japan. Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters Tuesday that the new company, Rapidus, which was launched last month by eight corporate giants including automakers, electronics and chipmakers, will team up with the Imec, a Leuven, Belgium-based research organization known for the nanoelectronics and digital technologies key to developing next-generation chips. Cooperation with Imec in the area of semiconductor production at its international research facility, which ranks as one of Europe's best, is extremely meaningful, Nishimura told reporters Tuesday ahead of a signing event expected later in the day. Imec is known for its expertise and technology needed to make so-called post-5G chips that require miniaturization and extremely-thin production ...

Fifa World Cup, JPN vs CRO Highlights: Croatia go through, win shoot out

Fifa World Cup, Round of 16, Japan vs Croatia Highlights: Croatia once again have won in the knockouts as they have beaten Japan 3-1 in the penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regulation, extra time

FIFA WC: No change for Spain despite defeat to Japan, says defender Rodri

With another match against Japan on the horizon, Rodri insisted that "you learn from your mistakes", but said the plan would remain the same

9 Mizo nurses selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan

Nine Mizo nurses, who are known for their caring and nursing skills and approach, have been selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan, officials said here on Friday

World Cup Group stage: A celebration of heart, grit, and the beautiful game

As football's quadrennial carnival heads into the Super-16 stage, all but 4 slots have been filled. The final four matches in Groups G and H will determine the last entrants into the knockout stage

US, Japan impose fresh sanctions on N Korea after ballistic missile test

The Biden administration targeted three individuals who have led organizations linked to the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction