Japan's exports slipped for an eighth month in July, while manufacturers' confidence turned negative for the first time in over six years as China-bound sales slumped again in a fresh sign the Sino-U.S. trade war could tip the economy into recession.

Japan's exports slipped for an eight month in July, while manufacturers' confidence turned negative for the first time in over six years as slowing global growth and the prolonged Sino-U.S trade war took a toll on the world's third-biggest economy.

BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

The report by Australia-based researchers urged US allies such as Australia and Japan to overhaul military investment to prevent American military might from being undermined in the region The report also detailed the prowess of the PLA Rocket Force, which is capable of making precision strikes as far from the mainland as Singapore If an armed conflict broke out between Beijing and Washington, China’s hi-tech ballistic missiles would likely cripple the United States’ military bases and naval fleet across the Western Pacific region within hours, a new report by Australia-based researchers has said.With China making rapid technological advancements and sharpening its hard power, the report...

WORLD WAR 3 could have erupted after the United States Navy accidentally dropped a nuclear bomb in Japanese waters – and it is still there today.

Japan's SoftBank Group Corp is planning to lend up to $20 billion to its employees, including Chief Executive Masayoshi Son, to buy stakes in its second Vision Fund, the Wall Street Journal reported https://on.wsj.com/307Ljih on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

A Texas man who lost his wife in the El Paso shooting received heartfelt support on Friday at a memorial service for his wife. Margie Reckard had very few relatives -- so her husband invited the general public to attend her funeral. Hundreds of strangers, including people from as far away as Japan, helped him bid farewell. Mireya Villarreal reports.

Check out the Maglevs, bullet trains, steam locomotives, and more at Nagoya's incredible train museum.

Akihiko Kondo is one of a growing number of Japanese people turning their back on real-world romance.