Japan's exports fell 21.9% in April from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Thursday, in a sign the coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavy toll on the country's export-reliant ... ( read original story ...)
Recession-hit Japan’s exports, imports fall due to pandemic
Recession-hit Japan's exports plunged nearly 22% in April, the country's worst drop in more than a decade as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand. The Finance Ministry also said Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s social breakfast coffee culture creamed by pandemic
At Coffee House Tony in Showa Ward here, customers ordering their morning cup of joe are also rewarded with a free hearty breakfast. Most of the time, the coffee comes wit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift emergency state for Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo: economy minister
Japan will lift its state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo on Thursday as the number of new coronavirus infections drops, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Thursday, with the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Keep Tokyo Under Virus Emergency, Lift Osaka Order
(Bloomberg) -- Japan is looking to lift its state of emergency for the Osaka region as early as Thursday ... now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Central trails Singapore, Tokyo – and now Seoul’s Gangnam – as it slips down EY index of global business districts
Central fell two places to 13th in an index compiled by EY and the Urban Land Institute as new entrants Gangnam and the financial districts of Toronto and San Francisco overtook it ... ( read original story ...)
Over 3 mil. jobs could be lost in Japan due to coronavirus
Up to 3.01 million jobs in Japan could be lost due to the new coronavirus pandemic in the year through next March, an impact more se ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports fall most since 2009 as pandemic hits demand
Japan's exports in April fell the most since the 2009 global financial crisis as the world's third-largest economy braced for a deeper slide into recession, with the coronavirus pandemic taking a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. arrests two men wanted by Japan over ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s escape
U.S. authorities on Wednesday arrested a former Special Forces soldier and another man wanted by Japan on charges that they enabled the escape of former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn out of the ... ( read original story ...)
In cash-rich Japan, a fifth of firms now see risk of insufficient capital
Some 14% of firms also said they would consider tapping a proposed financing scheme by the government and public institutions if market conditions remain severe, while more than half said they could ... ( read original story ...)
Former Green Beret arrested for ‘smuggling Carlos Ghosn from Japan’
A former Green Beret and his son were arrested in the US yesterday for allegedly helping the former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn to flee Japan.Michael Taylor, 59, and his son Peter Taylor, 27, have been ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Green Beret, son arrested for helping former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
Both men were wanted by the Japanese government for their alleged roles in smuggling Ghosn out of the country in a large black box used for musical equipment. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Green Beret arrested, accused of using music boxes and private jet to help ex-Nissan boss escape Japan
Army Green Beret and his son were arrested Wednesday after being charged with helping a former chairman of Nissan Motor Co. escape from Japan while awaiting trial for financial crimes, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Discusses Her Endorsements, Bodyarmor, Life Struggles And Cooking
It turns out Naomi Osaka makes a mean focaccia bread. As Osaka tinkers with baking and cooking during the global pandemic, she’s also taken the time to focus on a variety of areas, everything from ... ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Thomas Bach accepts Tokyo Olympics would have to be cancelled if not held in 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach says he understands why the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games would have to be cancelled if it cannot take place next summer. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Arrests 2 Suspected of Helping Carlos Ghosn Flee Japan
Japanese authorities believe the men, a father and son arrested in Massachusetts, helped plan and carry out Mr. Ghosn’s escape to Lebanon in December. ( read original story ...)