TOKYO: Japan's industrial output unexpectedly fell in January for the first time in six months, pressured by a slowdown in shipments of cars to the United States in a sign of an economy grappling for a more sure-footed recovery. While Asian exports ... ( read original story ...)
First Ascott The Residence property set to open in Japan
“Many of our customers have been eagerly anticipating the opening of our first Ascott-branded property in the country. “With Japan’s growing economy, Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo’s strategic location where many multinational companies and major Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
HKEx CEO: Saudi Aramco IPO on our exchange would be ‘match made in heaven’
Launching the Saudi Aramco initial public offering (IPO) on Hong Kong stock exchange would be a "match ... New York, Toronto, London and Tokyo — as potential locations for the listing. But HKEx's Li said his exchange offered a "unique" value for the ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a scandal over a school threatens to entangle Abe
[Abe heads to Washington this week bearing pledges of jobs and investment] A separate note said, “The problem is that people who have inherited the spirit [of Koreans] exist in our country with the looks of Japanese people.” Kyodo News reported the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises after U.S. stocks gain before Trump's speech
TOKYO, Feb 28 Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Tuesday morning after U.S. stocks rose and the dollar gained on hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump will speak about infrastructure spending in an address to Congress later in the day. The Nikkei rose ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man stabs himself to get out of work
One Japanese businessman took a stab in the dark for a day off ... Cops arrested Miura and charged him with interfering with police duties, RT News reported. Miura was reportedly stressed about work-related matters. ( read original story ...)
Japan's Emperor Akihito on first-ever visit to Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a visit to promote goodwill and soothe some of the wounds of World War II by meeting with the abandoned wives of former Japanese soldiers. The 83-year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's industrial output falls 0.8% in January
Japan's industrial output fell 0.8 percent from the previous ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japan's industrial output falls 0.8% in Jan., outlook unclear
Japan's industrial output fell 0.8 percent from the previous ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Samurai-sharp approach delivers positive outlook
The Dh7 price point enhances Daiso’s universal appeal and makes shopping more affordable.” Kyodo News recently reported that Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in 2016 grew 0.7 per cent from the previous year to ¥750.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's industrial output drops for 1st time in 6 months in January
TOKYO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Japan's industrial production declined for the first time in six months in January with the output of transportation equipment dragging down overall production sectors in the recording period, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor departs for visit to Vietnam and Thailand
TOKYO — The emperor and empress of Japan departed Tuesday for a one-week trip to Vietnam and Thailand. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will spend most of the week in Vietnam, with an overnight stop in Bangkok on Sunday before returning home. ( read original story ...)
Japan: HPV vaccine on trial for its horrifying side effects
(Natural News) Since last July, a total of 119 young girls and women in Japan have filed lawsuits against both the Japanese government and the two manufacturers of vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) and Merck Sharp & Dohme ... ( read original story ...)
Quake hits off Japan's Fukushima, no tsunami risk
TOKYO: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday struck northeastern Japan near the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant but there was no fear of a tsunami, Japanese and US authorities said. The quake struck at a depth of 42.3 kilometres (26 miles) in the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka University researchers create flexible cloud-based computing system
A group of researchers working at Osaka University in Japan have created the world’s first system capable of delivering flexible computation via cloud computing. The team created a piece of management software that allows the user to customize various ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Prefecture relaxed school-approval system rules after Moritomo Gakuen request
In April 2012, a few months after Matsui became Osaka’s governor, the prefecture relaxed regulations. Nearly six months earlier in September 2011, Moritomo Gakuen head Yasunori Kagoike, who wanted to build an elementary school despite financial ... ( read original story ...)