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Olympic bid city Sapporo cuts budget for 2030 Winter Games by 20%
The northern Japanese city of Sapporo announced Monday a significant cut to its projected hosting costs for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, slashing the budget by 90 billion yen ($790 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Gakken ties up with KiddiHub to expand business in Vietnam
Japanese educational service provider Gakken Holdings Co. has tied up with Vietnam's leading EdTech firm KiddiHub Education Technology Joint Stock Co. to expand business in the children's education ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron collaboration shows need for pathogen sharing deal
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Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, the company's new long-term vision for empowering mobility and beyond. Responding to critical environmental, societal and customer needs, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads
Japan announced Monday it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from around the world as a new coronavirus variant spreads. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the measure will take effect Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
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Japan will halt entry by foreign businesspeople and students amid alarm about the omicron coronavirus variant, broadcaster NTV said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Logistics S-Reit with pure Japan assets lists on SGX
DAIWA House Logistics Trust (DHLT), which has an initial portfolio (IPO portfolio) of 14 logistics properties in Japan with an aggregate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering further border controls as Omicron spreads -PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday his country would consider further tightening its borders as the newly discovered Omicron coronavirus variant spreads around the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan October retail sales boosted by fuel-price spike, broad trend still soft
Japan's retail sales rose for the first time in three months in October, though less than expected, and the underlying private consumption trend pointed to persistent strains on a fragile economic ... ( read original story ...)
Subtle Discrimination Against Women In Japan: Episode #213 The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show
Episode #213 (Audio here) (Video here) The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show Change happens slowly in Japan. Getting more women into leadership positions requires a lot of other moving parts to kick in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on fears over new COVID variant
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday after the new Omicron coronavirus variant detected in several countries over the weekend raised fears that the spread of infections could dampen the global economic ... ( read original story ...)
On shaky ground: Is Tokyo prepared for the ‘Big One’?
A powerful earthquake that shook the capital in October has fueled fresh fears of an impending temblor that could devastate the world’s largest city. ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct retail sales rise for first time in 3 months but less than expected
Japan's retail sales rose for the first time in three months in October, though less than expected, data showed on Monday, a sign private consumption has yet to pick up strongly despite the easing of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Labor Boss Finds Widespread Resistance to Female Leaders
Attempts to appoint female leaders in Japan meet with resistance from men and women who see them as running counter to traditional values, according to the new head of the country’s biggest federation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to slide as investors continue to watch omicron Covid variant developments
Investors in Asia-Pacific will continue to watch for developments surrounding the recently discovered omicron Covid variant. ( read original story ...)