World · en
Major earthquake hits southern Japan injuring at least 50
A major 6.8-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan injuring at least 50 people, trapping shoppers inside a shopping centre and leaving 40,000 homes without power.
Related index pages
World · BBC NewsPeople trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake which injured several people.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaBYD launches its first Japan electric minicar, challenging local stronghold
TOKYO -- Chinese automaker BYD started selling an electric kei minicar in Japan on Tuesday, underscoring how the country's unique vehicle segment longRead original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaTakaichi's $2.3tn plan draws mixed response from Japan businesses
TOKYO -- The government of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi finalized its annual economic and fiscal blueprint last week, but corporate Japan isRead original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaJapan developer Hulic eyes top banana distributor in diversification push
TOKYO -- Japanese real estate company Hulic envisions establishing a nationwide refrigerated logistics network by acquiring a 20% stake in major domesRead original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaIndia's battery recycling drive hits logistics and cost barriers
RAJASTHAN, India -- Costs and logistics issues are making it difficult for Panasonic and other companies to meet India's recycling targets for low-endRead original ↗
World · BBC News