Suga Pledges To Help Asean Establish Rule Of Law

Suga pledges to help ASEAN establish rule of law

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says Japan will step up support for the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to establish the rule of law in the region. He says there are actions in the South China Sea that run counter to the rule of law.

Suga on Monday spoke at a university in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, where he is visiting as part of his first overseas tour since taking office.

S.korean Court To Rule On Nippon Steel's Appeal

S.Korean court to rule on Nippon Steel's appeal

A South Korean court has reportedly called on a higher court to reach a decision on an appeal filed by Japan's Nippon Steel over a ruling that allows the steelmaker's assets to be seized for liquidation.

Nippon Steel on August 7 filed an immediate appeal to the Pohang branch of the Daegu District Court. It demands an injunction on procedures to sell its assets to compensate South Korean plaintiffs who say they were forced to work in the company's plants during World War Two.

Ford, Vw, Honda And Bmw Will Stay Neutral On Challenges To Trump Emissions Rule

Ford, VW, Honda and BMW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump emissions rule

WASHINGTON — Four major automakers will not take a position on legal challenges to the Trump administration's decision to dramatically weaken Obama-era fuel economy standards but want to weigh in on any court fix, according to a document seen by Reuters.

The Trump administration in March finalized rollback of U.S. vehicle emissions standards to require 1.5% annual increases in efficiency through 2026. That is far weaker than the 5% annual increases in the discarded rules adopted under President Barack Obama.

Online Attacks On Coronavirus Rule Breakers

Online attacks on coronavirus rule breakers

As stay-at-home life continues for people in Japan, some are taking to the Internet to criticize others they see as flouting coronavirus preventive measures.

Unlike many other countries, under its state of emergency, Japan asks that the public voluntarily restrain themselves from going out. Some citizens have taken it upon themselves to police others and have been dubbed "the voluntary restraint police."

Angerme's Oota Haruka To Go On Hiatus After Violating Hello! Project Rule

ANGERME's Oota Haruka to go on hiatus after violating Hello! Project rule

It's been announced that ANGERME member Oota Haruka will be going on hiatus.

Reportedly, Oota violated a Hello! Project rule and admitted to doing so. Up Front Agency decided to "give her some time to reflect and think about what she has done with the awareness that she is a member [of Hello! Project and ANGERME]." They added, "As her agency, we are taking this case very seriously and plan to coach her from the basics."

Court To Rule On Whether To Suspend Ikata Reactor

Court to rule on whether to suspend Ikata reactor

A Japanese high court will soon rule on whether to suspend a nuclear reactor in western Japan after local residents filed for an injunction over safety concerns.

The Hiroshima High Court will announce a decision on Friday afternoon on the No.3 reactor at the Ikata nuclear plant in Ehime Prefecture. The plant is operated by Shikoku Power Electric Company.