Income-linked benefit to start April 2029 as Social Security Council agrees on new support for middle- and lower-income earners Social Security Council approves an income-linked benefit to begin April 2029, …
agrees
-
Politics
Moriyasu Agrees to Short-Term Japan National Team Extension Until Asian Cup
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMoriyasu Accepts Short-Term Return, Continues as Japan Coach Through 2027 Asian Cup Japan coach Moriyasu has agreed to a short-term continuation, accepting the JFA’s offer to lead the national team …
-
EU-China trade: EU leaders back diversification tool as bloc splits over pressure on Beijing EU-China trade: EU leaders approved a diversification tool to address a €1bn-per-day trade deficit with China, …
-
Business
Bangladesh PM Rahman meets Xi, agrees greater China cooperation on trade and infrastructure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China cooperation deepened as Tarique Rahman secures Beijing commitments Bangladesh-China cooperation took centre stage in Beijing as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded talks with Chinese leaders, seeking trade growth, …
-
Hezbollah ceasefire accepted, Lebanon says, as Israel signals strikes on Beirut’s Dahieh Lebanese presidency says Hezbollah accepted a U.S. proposal for a mutual halt of attacks, while Israel warns it …
-
Business
Samsung Electronics Agrees to Average 600 Million Won Bonuses for Semiconductor Workers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung semiconductor bonuses of 600 million won agreed after union-management deal Samsung semiconductor bonuses of 600 million won ($400,000) were agreed in a union deal that averted a strike and …
-
Business
Trump-Xi summit agrees to expand agricultural trade and aircraft purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump-Xi Summit Yields Broad Trade Pledges but Few Concrete Details China says the Trump-Xi Summit agreed to expand agricultural trade, set up trade and investment boards, and buy U.S. airplanes, …
-
Business
JinkoSolar agrees to sell 75.1% stake in U.S. unit to FH Capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJinkoSolar stake sale: Chinese panel maker to sell 75.1% of U.S. unit to FH Capital JinkoSolar stake sale will see FH Capital acquire majority control of the U.S. unit, giving …
-
Business
Japan agrees to buy 20 million barrels from UAE amid Hormuz blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-UAE oil deal: Tokyo agrees to buy 20 million barrels from the UAE Japan secures a 20-million-barrel crude purchase from the UAE to shore up supplies as the Strait of …
-
Technology
Japan Justice Ministry panel agrees generative AI voices must be protected under publicity rights
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJustice Ministry Panel Endorses Generative AI Voice Rights for Celebrities Justice Ministry panel backs protection for celebrities’ voices under publicity and portrait rights amid generative AI misuse; guidelines due summer …