From inflation allowances to the reskilling of workers, firms in Japan are stepping up efforts to help employees fight rising prices and a labour crunch, even though some cannot afford pay hikes that do more than offset cost-push inflation. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec factory output inches down, retail sales beat forecasts
Japanese factories cut output slightly in December, capping an anaemic final quarter of 2022 for manufacturers hit by stalling global demand and rising costs. ( read original story ...)
‘I was suddenly fired’: Central Japan groups aid foreign workers laid off amid pandemic
Groups in central Japan have been lending a helping hand as more and more foreigners are suddenly laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Should the Tokyo Foods shooter be charged with a hate crime?
Beckjord pulled up in his vehicle to Tokyo Oriental Foods Shop on Reading Road and fired several rounds into the glass with a Glock handgun, according to the criminal complaint. After the first few ... ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo accelerates for 1st time in 3 years
The net population influx into Tokyo accelerated in 2022 for the first time in three years as social and economic activities have picked up in Japan amid receding worries about the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney operator expects eightfold profit jump as fans return
Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land forecasts that net profit will soar more than eightfold for the year ending March 31, the company said Monday, benefiting from more premium services at its ... ( read original story ...)
Yen jumps after panel calls for Bank of Japan course shift
The Japanese currency touched a high of around 129.20 yen to the dollar, strengthening by about 1 yen following recommendations that included setting a longer time frame for reaching stable 2% ...
The 31 Most Anticipated New Hotel Openings for 2023
While many hotel projects were delayed during the pandemic, as countries have reopened and travelers are ready to explore again, numerous new options are slated to debut this year. Whether you're ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Winter: Everything You Need to Know
You have likely heard of the crypto winter. But what exactly does that mean, and what does it mean for your investments and taxes?
The Shocking Tactics Crypto Miners Use To Sell Ruined Graphics Cards And How To Spot Them
A worrying new trend has been discovered that reveals the extreme lengths crypto miners are going to sell graphics cards or their components that have been used for mining. Modified memory modules and ...
BlockFi Approved to Set up Auction for Crypto Mining Business
BlockFi Inc. won bankruptcy court approval to set up an auction for the crypto lender’s digital coin mining business.
Academics, execs urge Bank of Japan to switch to longer-term inflation target
The Bank of Japan's 2 percent inflation target should be redefined as a "long-term" one to give its monetary policy more flexibility, a panel of scholars and corporate executives said Monday, calling ...
Japan, Greece step up security ties as ‘strategic partners’
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, have agreed to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University experts discover microRNA’s impact on inflammation in lupus disease
A group of researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered the impact of microRNA (miRNA) on inflammation in lupus in mice. They identified two miRNAs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong carriers forced to cancel 150 flights to Japan as country restricts number of planes arriving from city
Cathay Pacific and HK Express will each scrap up to 15 flights per week between February 3 and March 2 to comply with Japanese government’s restrictions. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo highs to Bhubaneswar lows: Graham Reid’s timeline as coach of India
A historic bronze in the Tokyo Olympics, a silver in the '22 CWG to crashing out of the '23 World Cup - Reid's tenure has been eventful. ( read original story ...)