TOKYO -- A growing number of outside directors at listed companies in Japan hold lengthy tenures, according to a Nikkei survey that raises concerns about their effectiveness and independence.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure. The ...

Leading fast-food chain Jollibee has introduced a new set of collectible toys featuring popular Sanrio characters as part of its Kids Meal offerings. The Sanrio-themed Kids Meal collectibles are ...

Kuromi’s cool and mysterious older sister deserves a spot in the line-up. As a newer Sanrio character, Romina debuted in 2023 as the edgy, heart-eyed skull-wearing sibling of Kuromi. Imagine her ...

Tracy Gopal is the CEO of Third Arrow Strategies and founder of the Japan Board Diversity Network. Recent actions by the U.S. government have led to a mass removal of diversity, equity and ...

This extension follows nearly a year of engagement between Oceania Rugby and PNGRU, during which the governing body faced sanctions from the regional association, World Rugby, and the PNG National ...

Capcom has launched a new crossover event that adds content based on Sanrio characters like Cinnamoroll in Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles. This crossover appears not only in Japan but also ...

Most generations get a reputation once they can talk and walk about in the world. The newest cohort already has a bad rap, and they haven’t even started eating solids. Generation Beta officially ...

The heroine of Rungano Nyoni’s second feature keeps her cool even as she uncovers long-buried family secrets in Zambia. By Manohla Dargis When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed ...