The start of real action on climate change or just nice-sounding goals? That was the first question raised when on October 29 Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga targeted net zero carbon emissions by ... ( read original story ...)
BYD to Help Kyoto Reach Japan’s 2050 Carbon Neutral Goal
Keihan Bus Co., Ltd. (Keihan Bus) and The Co., Inc. (Kansai Electric Power) announced a tripartite deal in Kyoto, Japan, which will see the three parties work together to help the city achieve Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Can’t get overseas? Holiday like the Hemsworths
So, whats new Its a jokey question to ask a resident of Lord Howe Island, a destination where time doesnt quite stand still but moves at a glacial pace. This treasure of an isle, two hours by air off ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei tumbles as global inflation fears
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average tumbled 1202.26 points, or 3.99%, to 28,966.01. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange tanked 61.4 points, ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-BOJ to highlight climate risks as key theme of bank tests this year – sources
The Bank of Japan will for the first time highlight climate change risks as among key themes in its bank examinations this year, sources said, joining major peers moving to gain research clout on the ... ( read original story ...)
Moven wins contract with Japan’s Kyushu Financial Group
Nihon Unisys will start a joint project with Kyushu Financial Group (KFG) to adapt the U.S. neobankservice “Moven” for KFG’s smartphone app to be provided to the region’s customers centered on digital ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama rings the changes with YX2023
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd aims to achieve record sales revenue of ¥700 billion (€5.43 billion) and business profit of ¥70 billion in 2023, under a new medium-term management plan. Alongside the Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister opposes move to allow women to keep maiden names
Tamayo Marukawa among 50 conservative MPs to urge local body not to support change in policy ... ( read original story ...)
FALSE: Photos after 2 earthquakes in Japan in February 2021
Claim: Photos show the destruction in Japan after two nights of earthquakes in February 2021. Rating: FALSE; The facts: The photos show damage brought about by earthquakes that oc ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Lift Virus Emergency in Osaka Region as Cases Wane
Japan will lift states of emergency in its western regions that had been in place for more than six weeks, underscoring progress against a coronavirus surge that has battered the economy and Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Osaka court ruling on welfare cuts a warning against ignoring social lifelines
The Osaka District Court has ruled the national government's reduction of base welfare benefit amounts illegal in a lawsuit filed by a group of welfar ... ( read original story ...)
Shrine’s amulet sells out after Osaka likely had one in Australia
The amulet appears to be the “hissho” (go for victory) lucky charm from Shirasaki Hachimangu shrine in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, based on its color and design. During the tournament, Osaka, 23, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to end state of emergency for six prefectures this month
The Japanese government said on Friday it would end a state of emergency in all but Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures at the end of this month, a week earlier than scheduled, as new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 sheds nearly 4% as Asia-Pacific stocks sell off
The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note briefly crossed the 1.6% level on Thursday to trade at its highest level in more than a year. ( read original story ...)
BOJ to Highlight Climate Risks as Key Theme of Bank Tests This Year: Sources
The Bank of Japan will for the first time highlight climate change risks as among key themes in its bank examinations this year, sources said, joining major peers moving to gain research clout on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso warns of dangers of complacency over ultra-loose policy
Japan's government must avoid loosening fiscal policy too much and issuing massive bonds on the assumption the central bank will keep monetary policy ultra-loose, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on ... ( read original story ...)