Japan warned of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan in an annual defense paper issued Friday, as Japan tries to bolster its ... ( read original story ...)
Aust coffee buzz, beer o’clock hits Tokyo
From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 6-week high as growth stocks jump
Japan's Nikkei index closed at a more than six-week high on Friday, led by growth stocks which tracked Wall Street's overnight gains and shipping firms which rose on their robust earnings. TOKYO, July ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan to cut this fiscal year’s economic growth forecast – Nikkei
The Japanese government is expected to cut its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2022 to about 2%, down sharply from a projection of 3.2% in January, the Nikkei business daily said on Friday. It ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cut this fiscal year’s economic growth forecast – Nikkei
The Japanese government is expected to cut its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2022 to about 2 per cent, down sharply from a projection of 3.2 per cent in January, the Nikkei business daily said ...
Party official hosts Japanese international bank leader
Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Organizing Commission, received Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan ...
Japan finance minister Suzuki says need to watch risks of rising inflation on the economy
Need to watch downside risks of inflation on economy - Recent inflation gains are led mainly by oil - BBG $USDJPY Japan finance minister Suzuki says need to watch risks of rising inflation on the ...
Japan urges ‘highest level of vigilance’ as Omicron subvariant drives record Covid surge
People in Okinawa asked to avoid non-essential outings amid new wave of infections driven by highly transmissible BA.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Shares Mixed on Weak Japan Manufacturing Data
Asian shares are mixed after another day of gains on Wall Street amid a deluge of news about the economy, interest rates and corporate profits. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees increasing threat to Taiwan amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Defence ministry also sounds alarm at prospect of Beijing-Moscow ties deepening amid expectations Tokyo will boost defence spending ... ( read original story ...)
Things are compact and efficient in Japan, just as you would expect
When we moved back to Japan, the Rugby World Cup was taking place and it was a fantastic time to return after being away for almost 20 years. The atmosphere, fantastic facilities for fans and great ... ( read original story ...)
Japan June Factory Output Likely Rose First Time in 3 Months as China Lockdown Lifted – Reuters Poll
Japan's factory output likely rose in June for the first time in three months after China's COVID-19 curbs eased, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. Japanese industrial production likely expanded 3.7% ... ( read original story ...)
Over 70% of Tokyo’s COVID infection routes unknown, health care services under pressure
The weekly average of the number of COVID-19 cases with unknown infection routes in the Japanese capital as of July 20 exceeded 70% of the to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet sets Abe state funeral amid mixed public view
Japan's Cabinet on Friday formally decided to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid national debate over the plan, which some criticize as an attempt ... ( read original story ...)
Eugeni ‘Zhenya’ Tsvetnenko’s former tech-star Alex Karis in battle with DigitalX over $11m Bitcoin claim
Nominating a rival regime, Mr Ward said Digital X wanted any Bitcoin paid out from Japan to be held by an independent trustee using a well-established and independent crypto holder. Justice ...
Elon Musk Trumps Warren Buffett In Today’s Japan
Musk’s battery partnership with Panasonic Corp. is a reminder that Japan's future should be less about making cars than profiting from investing in sustainable ways to power them.