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Lee Jun Young is set to debut in Japanese cinema with Tokyo Taxi, releasing November 21. Directed by Yoji Yamada, the film marks a major step in his global career.

Legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki honoured with 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award

Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki has been honored with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024, often referred to as Asia's Nobel Prize, for his significant contributions to environmental protection and the promotion of peace through animation. The announcement was made by Studio Ghibli, the renowned animation studio co-founded by Miyazaki, on Sunday.

Japanese group XG unveils 2nd Mini Album, to release 1st pre-release track on this date

Building on this momentum, XG further announced the release of the first pre-release track, "SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT," scheduled for Friday, July 26th. This single serves as a tantalizing first glimpse into the sonic direction of XG's highly-awaited second mini album.

PM Modi holds talks with Japanese counterpart Kishida

The talks took place on the sidelines of the summit of the Group of Seven advanced economies in Hiroshima. While India is presently holding the presidency of the G20 grouping, Japan is the chair of G7.

Warren Buffett says he holds 7.4% stake in five Japanese trading houses, including Itochu, Nikkei reports

In an interview with the newspaper, Buffett also said he would visit Japanese trading houses and Tungaloy Corp offices during his stay in Japan this time.

Japanese chipmaker Renesas to reopen Beijing plant

Renesas, the world's leading maker of automobile chips, said on Monday it was making up for the lost output with existing stock and did not expect much of an impact from the stoppage. The plant, which halted output on Friday, mostly produces semiconductors used in industrial machinery and home appliances, a spokesperson said.

PM Narendra Modi to attend state funeral for former Japan PM Shinzo Abe on September 27: Japanese media

Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot on July 8 while the 67-year-old leader was delivering a campaign speech in western Japan ahead of the House of Councillors election on July 10.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida infected with COVID-19

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been infected with COVID-19.

Japan could end Iran oil loading from October without exemption from US sanctions: PAJ

If payments to Iran cannot continue after a 180-day "wind-down period" ending on Nov. 4, it is possible that Japanese buyers of Iranian oil will have to make their last order for Iranian oil in August for September-loading cargoes, said Takashi Tsukioka, who is also chairman of Japan's second-biggest refiner, Idemitsu Kosan Co.

Ships, aircraft search Philippine Sea for 3 missing in crash

Eight people were rescued about 40 minutes after the crash of the C-2 "Greyhound" transport aircraft yesterday, the Navy said. They were taken aboard the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and were in good condition.

Japanese stocks edge towards 2-year high, dollar firms before Yellen

Yellen is scheduled to take part in a discussion on global economic issues at London's Royal Academy and a number of other top Fed officials are also due to speak later in the global day.

Midcap Mania: 6 things to know about Lumax Industries

In the special series ‘Midcap Mania‘, CNBC-TV18‘s Nigel D‘Souza focuses on Lumax Industries, an automotive lightning company which is co-promoted by a Japanese major and focuses mainly on passenger vehicle space.

Yamaha looks at 1 million units of India sales this year

The company, which today launched its latest 250cc bike FZ 25 priced at Rs 1.2 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), is banking on premium bikes and scooters to achieve its target.

Takata's remaining bidders to seek court-led turnaround in Japan

The Tokyo Stock Exchange suspended trading in Takata shares after the report. A spokesman for Takata declined to comment on the report.

CPI inflation may average 5.3% in 2017; rate cut likely: Nomura

According to the Japanese financial services major, 2017 could well be another year of 'sticky' inflation that might breach the 6 percent mark during the fourth quarter of 2017.

PM Modi, Abe ride on Japan's famed Shinkansen bullet train

Modi and Abe travelled in the train, whose speed ranges from 240 kms per hour to 320 kms per hour, from Tokyo to Kobe, a city on Osaka Bay in Japan.

India aims to be world's most open economy: PM Modi

Addressing business leaders at the India-Japan Business Leaders' Forum, he mentioned progress on GST and talked about other reforms in policies and rules to make investments and doing business easier in India.

Japan's Fujitsu eyeing PC merger with China's Lenovo

A deal would mark the latest move by a Japanese firm to hive off struggling divisions to repair their finances, with Toshiba and Sony among a string of companies that have sold off assets in recent years.

Brexit fears, White House race cause $72 billion slide in M&A

In the first nine months of 2016, global merger and acquisition (M&A) volumes slipped 22 percent on-year to USD 2.55 trillion, from USD 3.27 trillion in the same period last year, Dealogic revealed in a new report on Tuesday. This ended a three-year streak of on-year increases, the financial data platform said.

China factories limp along, Japan inflation goes backwards

Friday's unflattering figures bookmarked a week in which the IMF warned it would likely downgrade forecasts for the US economy, and the World Trade Organization slashed its outlook for global trade flows.

Nissan unveils limited edition Datsun redi-Go Sport

The new variant, which comes with various additional features like rear parking sensor and black interiors, will be available for sale during the festive season.

BOI sells 18% stake in insurance JV to partner Dai-ichi Life

"Upon change in law, Bank of India has sold its 18 percent stake in Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd (SUD) to Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited (DILIC)," the lender said in a regulatory filing.

Mitsubishi Motors overstated fuel economy on eight more models

Japan's transport ministry, which had been investigating the fuel economy on Mitsubishi models including the Pajero SUV, would report its findings as early as Tuesday, the Nikkei said, citing an unnamed source.

Japanese team visits Sikkim, explores biz opportunities

A Japanese team today met Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling here to explore investment opportunities in the state including for manufacturing units for drones and robotics in the initial phase.

Warning! Deutsche Bank says Maruti may skid 21% on yen woes

Cautious Deutsche Bank has a FY16-19 CAGR target of 5 percent. It feels that while FY17 should see upside from new models, consensus expectations of a recovery during FY18/19 will have to be accompanied by a rebound in entry-level segments.