The so-called 'Reiwa Rice Crisis' that emerged last summer continues to impact Japan. The government initially predicted that rice prices would stabilize once the new harvest entered the market, but as of February 11th, prices remain high. In some supermarkets, the price of a 5kg bag of rice has surged by 700 to 800 yen. (News On Japan)

The US president says the "show of good faith" could play a part in ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Beverage giant's boss says his company may need to action if aluminium cans become more expensive.

Beverage giant's boss says his company may need to action if aluminium cans become more expensive.

Marc Fogel was arrested in Russia in 2021 and charged with the illegal possession of cannabis.

Japan’s recent decision to ease visa requirements for Chinese tourists has sparked mixed reactions, with some expecting an influx of visitors and others arguing that the impact will be limited. (News On Japan)

The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.

The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.

A promotional event for Season 11 of the Formula E world series, an all-electric vehicle (EV) racing championship, was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building ahead of the Tokyo race, scheduled to take place in Ariake on May 17th and 18th. (News On Japan)

The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming for their second consecutive World Series title, will begin spring training for battery players on February 11th (February 12th Japan time) in Glendale, Arizona. (News On Japan)

Trump's latest moves could be part of a strategy to expand his presidential powers even further.

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital.

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital.

The German auto manufacturing sector is struggling. Can it get back on the road to recovery?

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.

The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.

The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.