Japan just made a big jump in silicone production. Scientists wrapped iron particles in a thin layer of silicone resin. That tiny shield lets the iron work as a catalyst without breaking down in air. Before this, iron catalysts lost power after just half an hour of exposure. Now they stay strong for
Japan started using DNA tests in court cases back in 1989, the first year such science was allowed as evidence. Researchers looked at every criminal case in a major legal database from that year up until 2024, focusing on how often DNA was accepted, how many people were found guilty, and what senten
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to Hanoi on Saturday for a meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam. The two leaders aim to strengthen their 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which covers energy, technology, minerals and regional peace. Japan still ranks as one of Vietnam’
Japan’s aging population is pushing the country toward robotic helpers, but the idea raises more questions than solutions. In recent visits to nursing homes in Tokyo, visitors were handed tiny robot dolls and plush toys that can talk, hoping they will fill the gaps left by a shrinking workforce. The
India’s market for vitamin pills and herbal boosters is booming, growing at roughly 12–15 % every year since 2020. People here now spend about $8 to $10 billion on these products yearly, numbers that could double by 2027 thanks to stronger health habits, rising incomes, and online shopping. Yet thes
India's leading non-banking financial company Bajaj Finance saw its net profit climb to 54. 65 billion rupees for the quarter ending March 31st. This figure nearly matched what financial analysts had predicted—a net profit of 54. 9 billion rupees. The company, known for being the biggest non-bank le
Japan has sent a large force of 1, 400 firefighters and 100 Self‑Defense Force members to fight blazes that have been raging for five days on the northern coast. The flames now cover 1, 373 hectares and are spreading because of dry conditions and strong winds. The fire threatens the town of Otsuchi
India’s finance chief believes the country’s market watchdog should team up more with foreign regulators and lean on AI to handle cyber threats. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, she argued that clearer frameworks shared worldwide would make foreign investors more comfortable putting money into India’
Japan’s government is stepping up its game against digital threats after warnings that a new artificial intelligence tool could expose major gaps in financial security. Finance officials worry that AI like Mythos might find and exploit weaknesses in banking systems faster than humans can fix them. W
Japan has changed its rules about selling weapons, a move that could change the country’s role in global arms trade. The new policy removes limits on many types of equipment, such as warships and missiles. This shift signals a break from the strict pacifist stance that has guided Japan after W
