Kyoko Hasegawa

Staff writer at Agence France Presse.

Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan’s PM

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 9 Dec 2019

It's the latest headache for Japan's longest-serving premier, who has already weathered two cronyism scandals in recent years

Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions

Article Kyoko Hasegawa & Paul Handley - 16 May 2019

Despite international scepticism, the US government has been pointing to increasing threats from Iran

Ghosn re-arrested over fresh allegations

Article Kyoko Hasegawa & Richard Carter - 21 Dec 2018

The case of the once-revered tycoon has gripped Japan and the business world since he was arrested as he stepped off his private jet

New radioactive leaks at Japan’s Fukushima

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 20 Aug 2013

An estimated 300 tonnes of radioactive water is believed to have leaked from a tank at Japan's crippled nuclear plant, says the operator.

Japan plans Cabinet reshuffle to cool China island row

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 1 Oct 2012

Japan's prime minister will use a Cabinet reshuffle to try to mend fences with China and to boost his flagging popularity ahead of general elections.

Japan PM resigns after US base row

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 2 Jun 2010

Japan's centre-left Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, tearfully resigned on Wednesday, just nine months after a stunning election win.

Japanese zoo proves hit with walk on wild side

Article Staff Reporter & Kyoko Hasegawa - 24 Oct 2005

Surrounded by a crowd of admirers, 24-year-old Jack has no idea how close his home came to being shut down a decade ago as he dangles from a rope, scratching his shaggy red fur. The orangutan plays happily at a zoo in northern Japan that was saved from the brink of closure and redesigned as a playground for animals that is now the country's top wildlife attraction.

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Debt management amid Covid-19 and beyond

special reports - 3 Aug 2020

This webinar on Debt Management, sponsored by Debt Rescue, had its experts share a practical approach to debt management amid this crisis and beyond

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NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa

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The benefits of being a GEMS member

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

The scheme offers comprehensive and affordable healthcare options to all public service employees and greater access to better healthcare

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The evolution of South Africa’s savings culture

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

A common misconception is that you need a lot of money to start saving, but this is simply not true – you can start with R50

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Tobacco producers welcome new research confirming that cigarette ban has failed

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

Every day that goes by shows the importance of getting rid of this ban and going back to producing and selling cigarettes as we were before

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Cost increases sharing of cigarettes

Eamonn Ryan - 31 Jul 2020

Many people are questioning whether the ban on tobacco in South Africa is not in fact having the opposite effect of that intended

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How to tell if you have a hidden contact centre in your business

[email protected] - 31 Jul 2020

The important thing to remember is that a contact centre is defined less by the physical space it occupies and more by the customer experience it delivers

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Accessing health and justice in a time of Covid-19

Pontsho Pilane - 31 Jul 2020

The similarities between the HIV epidemic and the Covid-19 pandemic are hard to ignore – the most obvious is the level of premature deaths caused by both