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Honda launches electric motorcycle in Vietnam
NHK | English | News | Jan. 13, 2026 | UndeterminedTech Development/Adoption
Honda Motor has launched a new electric motorcycle in Vietnam ahead of stricter environmental regulations. The model was unveiled in Hanoi and targets the market impacted by the upcoming ban on gasoline bikes in central Hanoi starting in July, aimed at reducing air pollution. Honda currently holds an 80 percent share of the Vietnamese motorbike market.
The new electric motorcycle has a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour and can travel up to 120 kilometers on a single charge. Honda plans to start sales in June. The company faces growing competition from domestic manufacturers offering low-priced models and other competitors as the market shifts toward electric bikes.
Honda Vietnam’s head, Arai Sayaka, emphasized the company’s superior expertise compared to competitors and indicated a focus on developing charging infrastructure to support the electric bike market.
2nd round of voting takes place in Myanmar's junta-run general election
NHK | English | News | Jan. 13, 2026 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
Voters in Myanmar participated in the second round of the junta-run general election on Sunday, with voting taking place in various townships, including Yangon. The election excludes democratic factions, and the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is widely expected to secure victory.
The election is occurring in three phases amid an ongoing civil war between the military, which took power in a coup five years ago, and pro-democracy forces. The military claims the election aims to transition to civilian rule. The first phase, held in 102 townships, resulted in the USDP winning over 80 percent of parliamentary seats, making its overall victory virtually certain.
The third and final phase of voting is scheduled for January 25, with results anticipated within the month. The legitimacy of the election has been broadly criticized internationally, raising questions about how the global community will respond to the military's continued influence through the USDP's expected dominance.
Blizzard conditions along Sea of Japan to peak through Monday morning
NHK | English | News | Jan. 13, 2026 | Extreme Weather Events
Blizzard conditions are impacting northern to western Japan, primarily along the Sea of Japan coast, with severity expected to peak through Monday morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency attributes the heavy snow and strong winds to a robust winter pressure pattern combined with a cold air mass. Wind speeds reached up to 115.2 kilometers per hour on Miyake-jima, with other locations such as Tottori Airport and Kanazawa City also experiencing significant gusts.
Snowfall is intensifying across the Tohoku to Hokuriku regions, with some areas already experiencing blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations have varied widely, including 1.29 meters in Uonuma City, 95 centimeters in Tadami Town, 56 centimeters in Otaru City, and 33 centimeters in Yonezawa City. Forecasts predict further substantial snowfall through Monday evening, with mountainous areas in the Tohoku region expecting up to 80 centimeters, and other regions like Niigata, Gifu, northern Kanto, Hokuriku, Hokkaido, Kinki, Nagano, and Chugoku seeing varying amounts from 30 to 70 centimeters.
Strong winds will persist, with predicted maximum speeds reaching 90 kilometers per hour on the Izu Islands and up to 126 kilometers per hour as instantaneous gusts in affected areas. High waves and rough seas are also anticipated. Authorities have issued warnings concerning severe weather impacts, including heavy snow, snowdrifts, transportation disruptions, power outages, avalanches, falling snow from roofs, and the potential for lightning strikes and tornadoes due to unstable atmospheric conditions.
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