Tag: Japan

Largest business group in Japan asks government to allow married couple to have different name

Published on June 10, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

Earlier today largest business group in Japan asked the country’s government to allow married couples to have different surnames. The […]

Japan launches booze booster competition to push youth to drink more alcohol

Published on September 6, 2022 by Face of Malawi

Japan has kicked off a national contest encouraging young people to drink to help boost the economy. The New York […]

Japan former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot during campaign

Published on July 8, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara. […]

Japan ruling party elects Fumio Kishida leader, next PM

Published on September 30, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Japan’s ruling party elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida its new leader on Wednesday, setting him on course to become […]

Japan suspends use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine over contamination

Published on August 28, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Japan suspended the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, more than a week after […]

Ship spills tons of oil into sea after it runs aground and splits in two in Japan (See photos)

Published on August 13, 2021 by Face of Malawi

A Panamanian-registered ship ran aground in Japan on Thursday, August 12, splitting in two, but no deaths were recorded, the […]

Three dead as Japan fishing boat collides with Russia ship

Published on May 26, 2021 by Face of Malawi

A Japanese fishing boat collided with a Russian ship off the northern island of Hokkaido on Wednesday, killing three crew […]

Japanese towns drop plans to host Olympic athletes

Published on May 14, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Dozens of Japanese towns have abandoned plans to host Olympics athletes due to concerns they will overburden already stretched medical […]

7.2-magnitude quake off northeast Japan, tsunami advisory issued

Published on March 22, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Japan’s meteorological agency issued a tsunami advisory on Saturday after a strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, but […]

Japanese Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples

Published on December 8, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI

Japan plans to boost its tumbling birth rate by funding artificial intelligence matchmaking schemes to help residents find love. From […]

Japan’s prime minister resigns due to ill health amid reports he had been vomiting blood

Published on August 28, 2020 by Face of Malawi

Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, 65, has announced his resignation after his eight-year stint in power due to ill health […]

Japan Economy Shrinks Historic 7.8% In Second Quarter

Published on August 17, 2020 by Face of Malawi

Japan’s GDP contracted by 7.8% between April and June compared to the first quarter of the year due to the […]

Only in Japan: Burning a Mountain as a Celebration

Published on August 14, 2020 by Mc Noel Kasinja

On the fourth Saturday of each January, the dead grass of Mount Wakakusa is set ablaze as part of a […]

Using Your Phone While Walking To Become Illegal In Japan

Published on June 8, 2020 by Face of Malawi

Many people use their phones while walking on the road and in Japan, it has been declared illegal according to […]

WALKING TURNS TO BUSINESS IN MALAWI: BE PART OF IT

Published on January 6, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

There are various ways how people across the country earn their living and walking will soon be part of it […]

JAPAN GOVT DONATES MW K 44M TOWARDS WATER PROJECT IN MANGOCHI

Published on September 26, 2014 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Japanese government has provided a grant of over MK44 million towards the supply of safe and potable water in Mangochi district. The […]

Iran, Malawi planning to promote agricultural ties

Published on August 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Iranian and Malawian officials voiced their enthusiasm for boosting agricultural cooperation and exchange of experiences. Speaking in a meeting with […]

Roche Middle East participates in global initiative to support vulnerable children in Malawi and around the world

Published on July 8, 2014 by Face of Malawi

For the first time, Roche Children’s Walk 2014 received combined support from the company’s employees in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar […]