In a meeting of a government advisory panel discussing Japan’s growth strategy, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed his ministers to come up with ways to smoothen regional bank consolidation that cou... ( read original story ...)
Japan cabinet approves world’s biggest trade pact with EU
TOKYO -- Japan's cabinet on Tuesday approved legislation that would ratify a free trade agreement with the European Union, aiming to bring the pact into force Feb. 1. The sprawling agreement would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide loan to help Malaysia battle debt problem
TOKYO — The leaders of Malaysia and Japan agreed Tuesday that Japan will issue yen-denominated bonds of up to 200 billion yen ($1.8 billion) to help the Southeast Asian country battle its large govern... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya makes a play for Thai tourists
The airport’s campaign “Next Landing Nagoya” is designed to promote various tourist attractions to which tourists can easily travel from Nagoya such as Shirakawago World Heritage Village, Gero Onsen, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka immigration facility locked 17 detainees in room for six ‘to keep order’
OSAKA – The Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau locked 17 foreign detainees in a room for six people for about 24 hours after they acted aggressively, officials said Monday. The measure was taken in Jun... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on Wall St gains, Apple suppliers underperform
TOKYO, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rebounded on Tuesday morning tracking gains in Wall Street, while Apple suppliers fell on a report that the tech giant has cancelled plans to boost production f... ( read original story ...)
New Size for Yokohama Y69K™ L-5S
Yokohama Tire’s Y69K ™ L-5S tire is engineered for the toughest jobs and perfect for loaders, underground vehicles and dozers. It now comes in a new size–35/65-33–with a CP-S (special cut resistance) ... ( read original story ...)
Freshfields Tokyo Spinoff Nabs Sidley Corporate Finance Partner
A year-old boutique firm that spun off from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's Tokyo office has hired a corporate finance partner from Sidley Austin. The move leaves Sidley with two partners in Tokyo. A... ( read original story ...)
Osaka immigration facility locked 17 unruly detainees in room designed to hold six ‘to keep order’
OSAKA – The Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau locked 17 foreign detainees in a room for six people for about 24 hours after they acted violently, officials said Monday. The measure was taken in June a... ( read original story ...)
Japanese earthquake damper maker staring at loss after faking data
A Japanese maker of earthquake proofing technology is likely to fall into the red after admitting to falsifying data. Sources say KYB Corporation is expected to report a net loss of about US$90 millio... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Mayweather to fight Japanese kickboxer Nasukawa in December
TOKYO — Floyd Mayweather is planning on fighting Japanese ... The 20-year-old Nasukawa, speaking at a news conference alongside Mayweather, called it “probably the biggest event of my life so far.” He ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | SoftBank CEO decries journalist’s death, defends Saudi fund
TOKYO — SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son ... Speaking Monday at an earnings news conference, Son called the death an attack on “a precious life but also on journalism and the freedom ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sōgō shōsha’: Navigating the changing currents of Japan’s industries
Furthermore, the sōgō shōsha were well-acquainted with the plant business having procured industrial equipment for Japanese manufacturers after World War II and having exported Japanese industrial mac... ( read original story ...)
Japan October services PMI rebounds after quake, natural disasters
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s services sector grew strongly in October as new business expanded at the fastest clip in 5-1/2 years in a sign consumer spending bounced back after getting knocked by a serie... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Son Sees Profit Surge Amid Scrutiny Over Saudi Ties
The company is planning an IPO for its domestic telecom operation, which may raise 3 trillion yen. It has the potential to be the largest such offering ever -- with about 30 percent of the equity to b... ( read original story ...)
Floyd Mayweather to Fight Tenshin Nasukawa in Tokyo on New Year’s Eve
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather announced Monday in Tokyo that he will fight in the Rizin Fighting Federation, reports ESPN. Mayweather will fight Tenshin Nasukawa on Dec. 31 at the Saitama Super Arena ... ( read original story ...)