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Giappone
Next-generation mirror analyzes faces and prints out customized makeup sheets
Panasonic Corp. is developing a “magic” mirror for 2020 that will use nanotechnology for high-definition TVs to offer advice on how to become more beautiful. The aim of the Snow Beauty Mirror is “to let people become what they want to be,” said Panasonic’s Sachiko Kawaguchi, who is in charge ...
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Giappone
Third-generation heir to kimono business finds success in recycling traditional garb
For Kenichi Nakamura, the third-generation heir of a nearly century-old kimono business, the market for the traditional Japanese garment, currently a sixth of its peak, is full of hidden potential. The 62-year-old president of Tokyo Yamaki Co. believes recycling is key to turning around the declining market, with the rapid ...
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Turchia Giappone
Quake risk for Japanese-French nuclear plant in Turkey lowered to keep costs down, sources say
A questionably low quake risk estimate for a nuclear plant being built in Turkey by a Japanese-French consortium might be a bid to reduce costs, sources say. The post Quake risk for Japanese-French nuclear plant in Turkey lowered to keep costs down, sources say appeared first on The Japan Times.
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Kenya
No more police chase cars for governors - Boinnet
Governors will no longer use police chase cars to move from one place to another, Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has said. In a letter addressed to all regional county commanders, Boinnet warned that disciplinary action will be taken against any officer who goes against the directive. “The police ...
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Kenya
Kenya: I don't want your cash, I just want to see my grandchildren, woman tells her in-law
In the lush green hamlet of Bonsansa in Bobasi, Kisii, 75-year-old Anne Kerubo's life is barren.
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Italia
Pensioni, partite le nuove regole: norme su esodati e no tax area
ROMA Molte novità, solo in parte operative da subito, e alcuni nodi che il governo dovrà sciogliere nelle prossime settimane: per la previdenza la legge di bilancio entrata in vigore...
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USA
Finance minister to stress Korea‘s solid fundamentals in US
South Korea‘s finance chief will assure overseas investors about the country’s solid economic fundamentals when he visit
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USA Corea del Sud
Seoul shares forecast to trade in narrow range this week
South Korean shares are likely to remain in a tight range this week as the US dollar is showing signs of continued stren
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Nigeria
Nigeria’s oil exports face fresh disruption
’Femi Asu The nation’s crude oil production and export have hit a fresh snag following the shutdown of the Trans Niger Pipeline, one of two major pipelines transporting the Bonny Light crude grade for export. The TNP, which is operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, was shut ...
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Nigeria
Obayemi: RCCG’s new ‘Daddy GO’
Arukaino Umukoro Like his Biblical namesake, Pastor Joseph Obayemi has been given a huge mandate from the fringes to lead a generation of faithful in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Before January 7, Obayemi was the Special Assistant on Finance to the man he replaced as General Overseer of ...