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Rapidus is the cornerstone of the government’s effort to revive its domestic semiconductor industry.

Rising consumer prices are putting real wage growth at risk and possibly becoming a drag on much-needed household consumption.

A proposed legal revision would slash or fully eliminate the cost of university tuition for families with three or more dependent children.

James also grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds to go with eight assists and six 3-pointers as the Lakers won their fourth straight game.

Authorities are examining seized materials to determine the nature of financial transactions between the governor’s camp and the company.

It is believed Hiroshi Tsuji initially gave the bird food and water but began abusing it when it showed no affection in return.

More snowfall is expected through Saturday as another wave of frigid air moves in.

The Japanese currency has rallied more than 2% this week, heading for the biggest gain since late November.

The 2022 Wimbledon champion will next face Switzerland's Belinda Bencic for a place in the final.

The government needs to prepare now to avoid negative surprises four or five years down the road, the IMF’s Japan mission chief says.

Non-Japanese would be allowed to work in the sector if they meet certain conditions, such as receiving training.

Outlays adjusted for inflation gained 2.7% in December from a year earlier, according to internal affairs ministry data.

Police said people of different ages, genders and nationalities were among the victims.

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The Chiefs' run of good fortune has led to a sentiment among fans and media that someone else should get a turn.

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Russian forces have, so far, reclaimed only about half of the area that Ukraine took last year.

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The case involved the illegal transfer of nearly $17 million from the star's account to pay off gambling debts.

Anonymous author and YouTuber "Uketsu" deals in a quiet horror that has delighted millions of readers.

The team suspects that animals with almost translucent bodies may have yet more systems to detect light directly.

The company, one of a handful of key chip gear-makers globally, revealed the expansion after posting better-than-expected earnings.

The two U.S. banks’ role in the bid would be to refinance the debt of Seven & I’s U.S. unit.

The increase in accuracy — to within 50-100m of the intended target — suggests North Korea is successfully using the battlefield to test its...

The most drastic increase was seen in the number of fraud cases, which numbered 57,324 — up 24.6% from the previous year and with a total of...