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US tariff shock sends Singapore's benchmark index to biggest drop since 2008, Tokyo stocks also plunge
Singapore, April 7: Market turmoil triggered by new US tariff measures continued to ripple through global equities on Monday, sending Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) plunging 8.7 per cent at the open to 3,494.39 points.
The most memorable...: Vandana Katariya opens up on international retirement, biggest moments of 15-year-long career
By Sahil Kohli, Mumbai, April 1: Following her international hockey retirement, Indian forward Vandana Katariya opened up on bidding adieu to the game and the highs and lows of her career, calling the 2013 Junior Hockey World Cup and Tokyo Olympics 2020 the highs of her career, which also saw her deal with injuries and personal loss while being with the team.
Vandana Katariya bids adieu to international hockey: A journey of success, legacy
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
India's most-capped women's player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
IREDA inks pact for 26 billion Japanese Yen loan from SBI's Tokyo branch
New Delhi, March 28: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) announced on Friday that it has signed an agreement for a 26 billion Japanese Yen loan from the SBI’s Tokyo branch, which includes a greenshoe option of 10 billion Japanese Yen.
Memorial service held in Tokyo marking World War air raid
Tokyo, March 10: A memorial service was held on Monday at a park facility in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, marking the 80th anniversary of a massive air raid by the United States during the Second World War.
Kebede retains title, Takele wins first major marathon crown in Tokyo
Tokyo, March 2: Tadese Takele claimed his first major marathon victory and Sutume Kebede retained her title to complete an Ethiopian double at the Tokyo Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday.
Researchers make crucial advances in search for dark matter
Tokyo, March 2: A team of scientists has made advances in the search for dark matter, observing galaxies using new spectrographic technology and the Magellan Clay Telescope.
Japan: Women leaders driving Tokyo's future of innovation and diversity
Tokyo, March 1: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government continues to advance under the principles of Diversity, Smart City, and Safe City, with Governor Yuriko Koike leading the way for the past nine years.
Researchers create biohybrid hands with human muscles
Tokyo, February 15: A biohybrid hand which can move objects and make a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough strength to contract. It is named multiple muscle tissue actuators (MuMuTAs).
Tokyo strengthens global start-up network with SusHi Tech 2025
Tokyo, February 14: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will organise the third annual global start-up conference, Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo (SusHi Tech Tokyo), this May.
Tokyo gears up for SusHi Tech 2025 with cutting-edge innovations
Tokyo, February 14: Tokyo is set to host the third edition of SusHi Tech Tokyo in May 2025, an event dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability in urban development.
Tibetans, Japanese mark 112th anniversary of Tibetan independence declaration
Tokyo, February 12: The Shinjuku Historical Museum Hall in Tokyo hosted a gathering of Tibetans and Japanese sympathizers recently, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of the Declaration of Tibetan Independence Day.
Tokyo stocks plunge over US tariff concerns
Tokyo, Feb 3: Tokyo stocks plunged on Monday as concerns over the impact of US tariffs on the global economy led to a broad sell-off, particularly in auto stocks.
Young residents drive Tokyo's population influx
Tokyo, Feb 1: Tokyo saw a net population inflow of approximately 79,000 people in 2024, marking an increase of over 11,000 from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Hoping for important investments from Japan in Madhya Pradesh: MP CM Mohan Yadav at state Road Show in Tokyo
Tokyo, January 28: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the state exported goods worth USD 92.8 million to Japan in 2023-24 and expressed hope for important investments from Japan in Madhya Pradesh.
CM Sarma invites Japanese semiconductor firm to partner with Assam
Guwahati, Jan 24: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met with top officials of a leading Japanese semiconductor supplier in Tokyo and invited him to partner with Assam for the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing plant in the state.
Scientists discover new superconductor material for wider use
Tokyo, Jan 19: Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new superconducting material which can be more widely deployed in society.
Tokyo: A city where history shapes modern life
Tokyo, January 14: Tokyo, a bustling metropolis with a population of 14 million, was once known as Edo.
Japan: Exploring Tokyo's culinary wonders
Tokyo, January 14: Throughout its rich history, Tokyo has continually refined and enhanced both traditional and international flavours.
NTT R&D Forum unveils cutting-edge technologies for society and industry
Tokyo, January 11: The NTT R&D Forum showcased technologies that are becoming increasingly relevant to both society and industry, including the world's first experiment with an Optical Quantum Computer.
NTT showcases revolutionary IOWN technology at R&D Forum 2025 in Tokyo
Tokyo, January 10: NTT's annual R&D Forum, held in Tokyo, unveiled groundbreaking advancements in telecommunications, with a spotlight on the company's Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) technology.