TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to propose during a meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 a bilateral economic co-operation plan, including the creation of a $450 billion US market through railways and other ... ( read original story ...)
Look at Japan for clean coal power
The Turnbull government is considering using taxpayer money to help fund the replacement of Australia's ageing coal-fired power plants with cleaner versions - and it's looking to Japan as an example. Ministers have been talking up the benefits of ultra ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide technical training to 40K Indians in 10 years
New Delhi [India], Feb.2: Japan would skill 40,000 technical people in 10 years by collaborating with engineering colleges and other institutions said Japanese Ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatsu in Delhi on Thursday. While speaking at the prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese power company defends decision to end Cameco uranium contract
A Japanese power company is not backing down from its decision to cancel a uranium contract with Cameco. Last week, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) issued a contract termination notice to the Saskatchewan-based mining company. On Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Abe to propose major job-creating plan to Trump, reports say
Angling to pre-empt complaints over Japan's perennial trade surplus with the U.S., Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly plans to propose a sweeping economic cooperation initiative meant to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S. when he meets with ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft drops its Office 365 'Project Osaka' app before it ever launched
Osaka, which is currently in private preview ... the chief marketing officer, and lines of business. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business gift culture says it with orchids
In Japanese business celebrations, there’s one thing you’ll almost always see: orchids. Pots of the exotic flowers, which often sell for about ¥20,000 ($176), will be there in a newly appointed president’s office, at the entrance of a company that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Realty Investment : A new property was acquired. "Tokyo Square Garden"
An environmentally-friendly office building located in the new base area in front of Tokyo Station In the area from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit to Kyobashi, further enhancement of potential is expected as multiple redevelopment projects are progressing in ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to more than 1-week low as stronger yen sours mood
TOKYO Feb 2 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday to its lowest in more than a week after a stronger yen soured sentiment. Toyota Motor Corp underperformed after posting weak monthly sales in the United States. Eyes were also on Japanese domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Green Games: Tokyo 2020 asks public to donate old phones for medals
Tokyo Olympic organizers on Wednesday called on the Japanese public to donate old smartphones and other old electronic devices to help make medals for the 2020 Games. In a push to give the Olympics an environmentally friendly hue, Tokyo's organising ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco ‘surprised’ after Tepco cancels $1.3-billion uranium-supply contract
Tim Gitzel said Tokyo Electric Power Co. sent a notice on Jan. 24 saying it wanted to terminate the long-term contract signed in 2009 and would not accept delivery of a shipment due Wednesday. He said Tepco confirmed the notice on Tuesday despite Cameco ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM to meet Toyota president before Trump summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would meet the head of Toyota Motor Corp on Friday, as Tokyo compiles a plan to ward off U.S. criticism of Japanese trade policy before a summit with President Donald Trump next week. Trump, who has pledged to put ... ( read original story ...)
US defence chief Mattis heads to South Korea and Japan
While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. The Pentagon said the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 News and Analysis
The Nikkei 225 is the primary benchmark index for the Japanese stock market. The size of the Japanese economy (3rd largest in the world) and its importance makes the Nikkei one of the most widely watched and traded indices in the world. The 225 ... ( read original story ...)
US defence chief Mattis visiting South Korea and Japan
While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. On the campaign trail ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Ice that Sparkles Like Diamonds Found in Japan
Japan is not just known for their cherry blossoms, but also unique crystal-clear ice blocks that wash up only on their shores. These ice blocks are so tantalizing as they sparkle like diamonds. Most people who have seen these structures refer to them as ... ( read original story ...)