A sale-leaseback real estate company for the cannabis industry NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. announced on Monday that it has closed its initial public offering of 3.91 million shares of common stock ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei snaps 4-day losing streak, but Delta worries persist
Japanese shares bounced back on Wednesday, led by gains in Fujifilm and other defensive stocks, with the Nikkei share average snapping its four-day losing streak, but concerns about the Delta variant ... ( read original story ...)
Japan posts trade surplus of $4.02 billion in July
Japan posted a trade surplus of 441.02 billion yen ($4.02 billion) in July, in contrast to a 14.76 billion yen deficit a year ago, the finance ministry announced Wednesday. Exports increased ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan’s death in Japan exposes disregard for detainee rights
The findings of a government report on the death of a Sri Lankan detainee have trained a spotlight on the glaring issues in Japan's immigration system, reigniting calls to reform the way the country ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Eight global athletes to watch at Games
From the Blade Jumper to the dancing star and the Tik Tok influencer, meet some of the global athletes hoping to make an impact at the Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
New COVID cases in Japan’s Osaka mark record of around 2,300 -Kyodo
Japan's Osaka prefecture is set to report a record number of new coronavirus cases at around 2,300 on Wednesday, Kyodo news agency reported. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares turn lower after Wall Street falls
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index moved lower in early trade today after Wall Street shares slipped and with Japan struggling to control a surge in virus cases. The Nikkei 225 index gave up gains and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s imports, exports grow on overseas economic rebound
Japan’s exports in July jumped 37% from a year ago, the government said Wednesday, highlighting an overseas recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Imports also grew, rising 28.5%, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Winning Sales Teams of Global Corporations in Japan Use a Consistent Sales Methodology to …
When looking to accelerate revenue growth and compete effectively in the global market, high-performing, enterprise sales teams choose a simple sales methodology that all customer-facing employees in ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from COVID-19: Japan strengthens food security measures to prevent shortages in a crisis
The Japanese government is seeking to strengthen its food security measures in the wake of COVID-19 supply constraints to prevent product shortages in a future crisis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports extend gains, machinery orders fall amid fragile recovery
Japan's exports marked a fifth straight month of double-digit growth in July, driven by U.S.-bound shipments of automobiles in a positive sign for an export-led economy, although a key gauge of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka races Tokyo to open Japan’s first Waldorf Astoria
A group of Japanese companies looks to build a luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel as a main attraction in an urban redevelopment project in Osaka, a city short on top-class accommodations. Mitsubishi Estate ... ( read original story ...)
Your guide to the Tokyo Paralympics
CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down everything you need to know for the Paralympics, including Canadian medal contenders and how you can watch. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees peril in U.S. chip hub to counter China
Japan is worried that U.S. plans to pour billions of dollars into chip manufacturing to fend off China could finish off what's left of a Japanese semiconductor industry that once dominated the world. ( read original story ...)
Shinjuku: The humble beginnings of Tokyo’s most dynamic sub-city
Rather than a city with a centre, it is more helpful to think of Tokyo as a ring, with at least five sub-cities dotted on it. Of these, the liveliest, most dynamic, and most representative has to be ... ( read original story ...)
New Regulation Could Cause a Split in the Crypto Community
An article in the Infrastructure Bill led cryptocurrency to acquire a great marker of prestige: a lobby. But can it keep a united front? ( read original story ...)