Tag: Japan
Mosley outlines plans to save F1
World motorsport chief Max Mosley says he will push on with planned cost-cutting measures in a bid to sustain Formula One in the wake of Honda's shock decision to quit the sport.[MORE]
Honda quits in Formula One bombshell
Honda has announced it is pulling out of Formula One due to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Honda poised for F1 pullout: reports
Japanese team Honda is reported to be considering pulling out of Formula One as the worldwide credit crunch continues to threaten the sport.[MORE]
Japanese mountain guide dies in NZ Alps
New Zealand rescue crews have recovered the body of a Japanese mountain guide who was trapped in the southern Alps for more than a week.[MORE]
Japan selling whale meat from Iceland: report
Japan has recently purchased whale meat from Iceland, marking the first such imports in 17 years, Kyodo News reported, a move that will likely irk environmental groups and anti-whaling countries such as Australia.[MORE]
Socceroos edged out at AFC awards
Australia's national football team has missed out on the top award at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Shanghai.[MORE]
Rich countries face worst downturns since early 1980s: OECD
The OECD has warned many leading industrialised nations face their worst economic downturn in 25 years.[MORE]
Thailand's Prayad wins Japan title
Overnight leader Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand shot an even-par 71 to seal the Dunlop Phoenix title in Japan on Sunday, finishing one shot clear of Japan's teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa.[MORE]
Man arrested over murder of former Japan minister
Japanese police have arrested a man for weapons offences after he said he had killed a former vice-minister of health. [MORE]
Japan scientists eye made-to-order bones
Japanese hospitals are running a clinical trial on the world's first custom-made bones which would fit neatly into patients' skulls and eventually give way to real bones.[MORE]
Bush defends free trade in farewell
US President George W Bush urges fellow leaders to embrace free markets and free trade to solve the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Japan welcomes diplomacy on whaling action
Japan's Government says an Australian decision not to send a customs ship to monitor this year's whale hunt in the Southern Ocean appears to be in respect of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.[MORE]
Govt 'counter-productive' in anti-whaling activity
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says the campaign to stop whaling will not be harmed by Australia dumping its policy to monitor Japanese ships. [MORE]
Garrett waving white flag on whaling: Hunt
The Federal Opposition says Peter Garrett has become an apologist for Japan on whaling.[MORE]
Oceanic Viking's whaling watch not needed: Garrett
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has confirmed the Government will not be sending a vessel to the Southern Ocean to monitor Japanese whaling ships.[MORE]
Asia-Pacific community plans 'going well': Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has rejected reports there is no international support for his push for an Asia-Pacific union.[MORE]
Aussie Sheehan takes lead in Japan
Australia's Paul Sheehan birdied the 18th hole for a bogey-free 4-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix men's golf tournament in Japan on Thursday.[MORE]
Exports fall as economy worsens in Japan
There are signs of worsening economic conditions in Japan, with figures showing exports last month fell at their fastest pace in more than seven years.[MORE]
Whaling deadlock ongoing after ministers' talks
Japan and Australia have again agreed to disagree over Japan's whaling program.[MORE]
Security ramped up after Japanese official stabbings
Security in Japan is being stepped up around senior Government officials, after three people linked to the national pension agency were stabbed, two of them fatally.[MORE]
Greens urge Govt action on whaling monitoring
The Greens say they are deeply concerned about the Federal Government's lack of action on monitoring the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean.[MORE]
Govt's whaling package a waste of money: Hunt
The federal Opposition says the Government's whaling research package is a diversion.[MORE]
IMF needs $US100b more to deal with demand: chief
The International Monetary Fund needs $US100 billion more over the next six months to cope with increased demand, its chief said in an interview.[MORE]
Whaling fleet 'departs on annual hunt'
Japan's whaling fleet appears to have departed on its annual hunt in the Southern Ocean.[MORE]
Recession-hit Japan says situation will worsen
Japan says its economic situation will worsen further, after today's confirmation the nation is in a recession.[MORE]
