TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace from the previous month in April as supply chain disruptions and strict Chinese coronavirus lockdown measures hurt ... ( read original story ...)
As China maintains ties with Russia, Europe turns to Japan and India
Next week, European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are expected to travel to Tokyo to co-host an EU-Japan summit, two diplomats said on condition of ... ( read original story ...)
Hope fizzles for Japan’s ‘revenge spending’ splurge as inflation looms
Takahashi's behaviour is mirrored by a growing number of consumers and underlines a worrying trend for Japan. After lifting two years of on-and-off coronavirus curbs in March, the government was ... ( read original story ...)
Explaining the Impasse in Japan’s Relations with North Korea
Japan’s relations with North Korea seen frozen in time, showing none of the movement that has been seen in Pyongyang’s negotiations with the United States or South Korea. One need only visit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s April Factory Activity Expands at Slower Rate -PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace from the previous month in April as supply chain disruptions and strict Chinese coronavirus lockdown measures hurt overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Stop humiliation, violence for cheap laughs, Japan TV watchdog tells comedy shows
But a report released in mid-April from Japan’s Broadcasting Ethics & Program Improvement Organization (BPO), the nation’s media watchdog, has singled them out for being negative, stopping short of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ties in line for boost
In terms of regional strategies, Japan may now want more support from Thailand, currently the host of Apec meetings, also for its Indo-Pacific policy, he said. "Now that Asean has become a region ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam leaders reject use of force in Ukraine
HANOI, Vietnam: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed the war in Ukraine with Vietnamese leaders on Sunday (May 1) and said they agreed on the respect for international law and rejection of ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese radar ‘is watching missile threats from Korean peninsula and Japan’
“This is a large phased array radar that has been used to monitor missile threats from North Korea, South Korea and Japan,” the source said. They said the radar had been in use for some time, but did ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Consumer Confidence Data Due On Monday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Monday see April results for its consumer confidence index, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The index score in March was 32.8. Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire on competition and conviction in crypto venture — ‘A lot of VCs… are going to pull back’
As crypto continues its wild rise, storied venture firm Sequoia is not just competing with the a16z’s of the world but with a rising crop of crypto native venture funds that are seeing their ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto skeptic Jamie Dimon says ‘Not all of it is bad’
Jamie did warn investors to stay cautious of how much money they invest in it. After this, he also pointed out some of the benefits of crypto. First is the transfer of money to foreign countries. He ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Biz: If you think crypto is bearish, you’re not paying attention, April 21–27, 2022
Unfortunately, many new investors forget to treat crypto as an exponential asset class and, therefore, let short-term price fluctuations weaken their conviction. Do you want to know who’s conviction ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Muguruza exit Madrid Open in 2nd round
MADRID (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Garbiñe Muguruza were among leading players to be knocked out of the Madrid Open on a day of upsets. Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo beat Osaka 6-3, 6-1 in the second round ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese enjoy spirit of Ramadan at Tokyo Mosque
The Japanese people on Sunday enjoyed the spirit of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as they participated in fast-breaking, or iftar, events held at the Tokyo Mosque. Muslims living in the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers programs to develop talent in semiconductor and battery tech
Japan is considering establishing talent development programs involving industry, academia and government sectors across the country to boost domestic development in semiconductors and batteries, ... ( read original story ...)