Japan’s exports surged to record highs in December, with shipments to the U.S. soaring to their strongest-ever level while those to China were also robust, logging their first rise in more than a year ...
Japan posts trade deficit for 3rd year in 2023
Japan posted a trade deficit for the 3rd straight year in 2023. But solid exports helped narrow the shortfall from the record deficit in the previous year. The Finance Ministry's preliminary data ...
Japan exports soar to record in December; China shipments make long-awaited rebound
finance ministry data showed on Wednesday. That beat a consensus estimate of 9.1% from economists in a Reuters poll and followed a 0.2% contraction in November. Economists said, however, that it was ...
Retired Japan bullet train snack carts up for sale
NAGOYA -- Retired snack carts used on shinkansen bullet trains in Japan will go on sale to the public via a lottery, the operating company announced on Jan. 23. JR Central Retailing Plus Co., which ... ( read original story ...)
2 ‘host clubs’ in Tokyo’s Kabukicho face suspension over huge fees, admitting minor
TOKYO -- The operation of two "host clubs," where male companions entertain women, in the Japanese capital's Kabukicho nightlife district may be suspended for charging a customer huge fees and letting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on profit-taking after recent 34-yr highs
Tokyo stocks ended lower on Wednesday as investors locked in gains after the key Japanese indexes hit 34-year highs in recent trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms, unions kick off wage talks as markets bet on bigger pay hikes
Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren and trade unions kicked off annual labour talks on Wednesday that may pave the way for the central bank to exit its decade-long super-loose monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan shuts off SLIM moon lander’s battery in hopes of ‘possibly’ restarting it later
The operators of Japan’s SLIM moon lander say they have shut it off after solar panels failed to generate power but suggest it could be restarted later. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei eases on profit-taking, hawkish BOJ tilt
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as profit-taking continued from the last session, while traders interpreted the tone at the latest Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting ...
Japan exports soar to record in Dec; China shipments make long-awaited rebound
finance ministry data showed on Wednesday. That beat a consensus estimate of 9.1% from economists in a Reuters poll and followed a 0.2% contraction in November. Economists said, however, that it was ...
Japan trade deficit halves to $63 billion in 2023 on record exports
Japan's trade deficit more than halved in 2023 to 9.29 trillion yen ($63 billion) from the previous year, as robust auto shipments to ...
Japan posts record exports in December on rebound in China shipments
JAPAN’S exports value surged to their biggest monthly record in December, official data showed on Wednesday (Jan 24), propelled by shipments to China rising for the first time in over a year and ...
Naomi Osaka will come back the great player she was
Naomi Osaka's path at the Australian Open 2024 ended immediately. The Japanese tennis player, two-time champion in Australia, surrendered in two sets to the French Caroline Garcia with a score of 6-4 ... ( read original story ...)
AWS Announces ¥2.26 Trillion Investment in Tokyo and Osaka Cloud Infrastructure, Predicted to Create 30,500 Jobs
Amazon Web Services (AWS) yesterday announced its plans to invest 2.26 trillion yen into its existing cloud infrastructure in Tokyo and Osaka by 2027 ... ( read original story ...)
A Delectable Exploration of the Best Food in Osaka
If you're a foodie, Osaka is a must-visit destination. Known as Japan's culinary capital, Osaka is home to an incredible array of restaurants, street food stalls, and markets. If you're searching for ... ( read original story ...)
X (Twitter) launches payments account, raising speculation about crypto integration
As Elon Musk pursues payments integration for his social media company, many believe crypto will be integrated directly.