The results and outcomes of the finance ministers' Finance Track Documents are set to be a prelude to the G20 presidential summit in Osaka, Japan, in June, Ministry of Finance said in a statement. It ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies Carlos Ghosn’s latest bail request
The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday denied former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s request for release on bail after his indictment last week on two new charges, making it likely the once-f... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Heights Apartments aims to ‘elevate you to new heights’
My Property Ltd., exclusive sales and marketing partner for Osaka Heights Apartments, announced its official launch on 26 and 27 January from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cinnamon Grand, Cedar Room. A bran... ( read original story ...)
Osaka clubs her way into Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Japan's Naomi Osaka clubbed her way into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday night, beating Poland's Magda Linette 6-4 6-2. It was Osaka's first Grand Slam match s... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies Nissan Ghosn’s latest bail request
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday denied former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn's request for release on bail after his indictment last week on two new charges, making it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Court Denies Carlos Ghosn’s Latest Bail Request
Tuesday’s court rejection is a win for the Japanese prosecutors pursuing the case, who want to keep questioning Ghosn as they firm up their case against him for an eventual trial. Ghosn’s lawyers said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic Committee head denies impropriety in 2020 bid procedures
Takeda told a packed news conference there were no reasons to doubt any part of Japan's dealings with the Singaporean consultancy in connection with Tokyo's bid and that he would cooperate fully with ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to launch Sapporo, Japan, flights in December
British ski lovers can enjoy a piste of the action in the Far East when Finnair starts twice weekly flights to the stunning Japanese ski resort of Sapporo. The new winter route for 2019 is the Finnish ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies bail to Nissan’s ex-chair Carlos Ghosn
TOKYO -- The Tokyo District Court says it has turned down a request by Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn's for release on bail, prolonging his detention. Ghosn, 64, was arrested on Nov. 19 and has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workforce expected to drop 20% by 2040 unless economy grows
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's workforce in 2040 is projected to drop 20 percent from 2017 due to overall population declines if the economy sees no growth and women and the elderly continue to have ... ( read original story ...)
Google Japan hit with back taxes after failing to report ad income
even as advertising revenues behind the income were generated in Japan, sources told Nikkei on Tuesday. Google Japan oversees Japanese advertising for the American technology company, but revenues ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rallies, supported by exporters as weaker yen boosts sentiment
Tokyo — Japan’s Nikkei rose to a three-and-a-half-week high in choppy trade on Tuesday morning, supported by buying of electronic component makers and other exporters as a weaker yen boosted sentiment ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes at near one-month high; strong Chinese shares boost mood
TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei rose to a near one-month high on Tuesday, supported by buying of electronic component makers and other exporters as a weaker yen boosted sentiment. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Govt takes investment roadshow to Japan
In addition, Osaka governor Ichiro Matsui will lead a group of Japanese ... Jiangmen and Zhaoqing -- with Hong Kong and Macao in a move to establish a new business hub. Mr Somkid said Thailand and Hon... ( read original story ...)
Finnair adds Sapporo service from Dec 2019
Finnair yesterday (14JAN19) announced service launch on Helsinki – Sapporo New Chitose route, becoming the first European carrier to serve Hokkaido since KLM ended service in late-January 2002. This s... ( read original story ...)
42 people injured in Japan restaurant explosion
The explosion occurred in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan's northern main island ... three-year contract that reportedly paid her more than $20 million a year New CBS News poll finds Americans are ... ( read original story ...)