URGENT PROPOSAL FROM THE JAPAN INNOVATION PARTY'S DISASTER RESPONSE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE 2026 KUMAMOTO EARTHQUAKE

TOKYO, Aug. 25 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 25, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received an urgent proposal from the Japan Innovation Party's Disaster Response Headquarters for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


SUMMARY OF THE 23RD WORKSHOP ON GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES IN ASIA (WGIA23)

TOKYO, Aug. 25 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: Summary of the 23rd Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories in Asia (WGIA23) From 3 to 6 August 2026, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the National Institute for Environmental Studies, in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, convened the 23rd Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories in Asia in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Annual workshops have been held since 2003 (exclu...


Yamaha Music India Launches PSR-SX620 Arranger Workstation, Bringing New Levels of Expression and Versatility to Musicians

India, Aug. 24 --  24th August 2026 Yamaha Music India has launched the PSR-SX620 Arranger Workstation, designed to offer greater expression and creative control to intermediate musicians and aspiring performers. Built for intermediate players and musicians pursuing higher grades in keyboard examinations, the PSR-SX620 combines a comprehensive collection of sounds and accompaniment styles with intuitive features for an engaging playing experience. The PSR-SX620 offers an exte...


From Salary to Security: How Employee Protection Has Evolved in India Over 20 Years

India, Aug. 24 -- From provident fund and gratuity to group health, life, accident and digital benefits, India's employee-protection landscape has changed dramatically. The evolution is also transforming the role of insurance brokers from policy intermediaries into employee-risk advisers.Twenty years ago, employee security in India was largely understood through salary, provident fund, gratuity, leave and, in some organisations, medical insurance.Today, employee protection is much broader. It ca...


beYon from the House of Titan Expands to Noida With Its Second Exclusive Store Ahead of Rakshabandhan

India, Aug. 24 -- Noida, August, 2026: beYon from the House of Titan expands its retail footprint with the opening of its second exclusive store and its first in North India, located at Central 50, Sector 50, Noida. The opening marks another milestone in the brand's retail expansion strategy as it steadily takes its distinct approach to Laboratory-Grown Diamonds to newer markets across India, ahead of the Rakshabandhan festive season.With consumers increasingly embracing laboratory-grown diamond...


VIRTUAL LEADERS MEETING OF THE COALITION OF THE WILLING ON UKRAINE

TOKYO, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 24, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine online from the Prime Minister's Official Residence. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Japan Intellectual Property Rights: INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Japan, Aug. 24 -- MIXI INC has got intellectual property rights for 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM.' Other related details are as follows: Application Number: JP,2025-038561 Category (FI): A63F13/48,A63F13/533,A63F13/79,510,A63F13/69 Stage: Grant (IP right granted following substantive examination.) Filing Date: March 11, 2025 Publication Date: June 5, 2025 The original document can be viewed at: https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/p0100 Disclaime...


Japan Intellectual Property Rights: METHOD FOR INSTALLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ON WIRE AND WIRE HAVING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT INSTALLED THEREON

Japan, Aug. 24 -- HAMBURG (JIANGSU) CO LTD has got intellectual property rights for 'METHOD FOR INSTALLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ON WIRE AND WIRE HAVING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT INSTALLED THEREON.' Other related details are as follows: Application Number: JP,2024-189030 Category (FI): H05K3/32@B,H05K3/341,G06F1/18,H05K1/02@B,H05K3/321,H05K1/02@J,G06F1/18@F,H05K3/34,501@D Stage: Grant (IP right granted following substantive examination.) Filing Date: Oct. 28, 2024 Publication Date: June 5, 2025 ...


Japan Intellectual Property Rights: MASK MANUFACTURING METHOD

Japan, Aug. 24 -- OPTORUN CO LTD has got intellectual property rights for 'MASK MANUFACTURING METHOD.' Other related details are as follows: Application Number: JP,2025-041879 Category (FI): G02B5/18 Stage: Grant (IP right granted following substantive examination.) Filing Date: March 14, 2025 Publication Date: May 30, 2025 The original document can be viewed at: https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/p0100 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Japan Intellectual Property Rights: MAIN REINFORCEMENT SPACER

Japan, Aug. 24 -- HARIKAE TEKKIN CORP,MAEDA CORP has got intellectual property rights for 'MAIN REINFORCEMENT SPACER.' Other related details are as follows: Application Number: JP,2025-203825 Category (FI): E04C5/18,104,E04G21/12,105@D Stage: Grant (IP right granted following substantive examination.) Filing Date: Nov. 26, 2025 Publication Date: March 31 The original document can be viewed at: https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/p0100 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....