English is a mandatory subject in Japan. Students begin learning it in elementary school, often by the 3rd grade. By ...

Yoshitaka Kitao said he will increase SBI Holdings’ stake in Fuji Media Holdings depending on how the TV network responds.

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THOSE wanting to learn Penang’s unique Hokkien dialect can now do so with the help of a dictionary which was launched on July 5, reported Sin Chew Daily. With the help of an online community ...

People often wonder, is it easier to knit or crochet? While both of these yarn-based crafts are easy to do once you learn the basics, crochet only involves one hook rather than two needles. Arguably, ...

The Japanese competitors stunned the spectators with spectacular performances. Big Air riders, Kokomo Murase and Ryoma Kimata from Japan, each captured gold medals in the massive competition.

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order about tariffs increase in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Donald Trump has announced ...

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