A record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as head of the governing party and leader of the nation, hoping to regain public ... ( read original story ...)
How to finish Japan’s business revolution
Corporate Japan, by contrast, has become far friendlier to shareholders of listed firms. Governance reforms that began after Abe Shinzo became prime minister in 2012 have chipped away at stuffy and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese high court grants nationality to child of Afghan refugee parents
The case before the Nagoya High Court was brought by the parents who have been granted refugee status in Japan. They had asked a family court to grant Japanese nationality to their child who was born ... ( read original story ...)
Kura Sushi to Open Revolving Sushi Restaurant with World’s Largest Seating Capacity and Longest Lanes at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular revolving sushi chains, announced on September 12 that it ... ( read original story ...)
India, Japan agree to promote financial cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties
India and Japan have agreed to enhance financial cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations during the second India-Japan Finance Dialogue in Tokyo. Key discussions included macroeconomic ...
Osaka Expo to allocate billions of yen for pavilion changes
OSAKA—Organizers of the Osaka Kansai Expo plan to earmark up to an additional 6.2 billion yen ($44 million) for pavilion-related changes, sources said. The Japan Association for the 2025 World ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Tap Overseas Investors in First for Environmental Bonds
One of the world’s largest cities is turning to international investors to fund environmental objectives in a pioneering bond issuance. ( read original story ...)
GIC divests Hilton hotel property in Fukuoka, Japan
GIC has divested its hotel property in Fukuoka, Japan, the sovereign wealth fund confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 11). Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leadership Race Is Wide Open as Party Elders Retreat
Japan’s main security ally, as Washington has its own leadership transition. Junichi Kanda, who served as a parliamentary secretary for finance in the Kishida administration, said he was concerned ...
Japanese Earthquake Survival Backpack
Snap poll after debate reveals state of presidential race between Trump and Harris Therapists Say These 6 Common Habits Are Fueling Your Anxiety Massive Earthquake Causes Tsunami Warnings and an Alarming Volcanic Eruption The Japanese Hybrid SUV That Outsells Every Other Hybrid Vehicle Norwegian Cruise Line tries to rock the cruise industry End of an ...
Japan has learnt a hard lesson about US friendship
The steelmaker’s motives are much the same as those of many other Japanese companies now perpetuating an M&A boom that remains overwhelmingly focused on the US. Corporate Japan’s future depends, to an ...
Surge In Syphilis Infections In Tokyo; Here’s What You Should Know About The Sexually Transmitted Infection
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center, the city has reported 2,460 cases of Syphilis this year. The data also revealed that men accounted for about 70 per cent of ... ( read original story ...)
The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert
Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s August wholesale inflation slows on yen rebound
Japan's wholesale inflation hit 2.5% in August, slowing from the previous month as the yen's rebound eased pressure on import costs, data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 jumps over 3%, ending 7-day slide as yen weakens
Japanese stocks surged over 3% as the yen’s strengthening trend paused, boosting exporters. Hitachi and other tech firms led the rally, influenced by US inflation data and Bank of Japan comments.
Bank of Japan’s Tamura calls for raising rates to at least 1%
BANK of Japan board member Naoki Tamura said on Thursday the central bank must raise short-term interest rates to at least around 1 per cent to avoid inflationary risks from materialising. Read more ...