By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo TOKYO (Reuters) -One of the frontrunners to become Japan's next premier said on Friday that any U.S. move to block Japan's Nippon Steel from buying U.S. Steel on national security grounds would be "very unsettling" and could dent trust between the allies. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Blowback to Steel Merger Vexes Japan
A looming decision in Washington to block Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel on national security grounds is raising sharp questions in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Univ. Student Gets 23 Yrs over Tokyo Robbery-Murder
Tokyo, Sept. 6 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo District Court's Tachikawa branch on Friday sentenced a former university student to 23 years in prison over last year's robbery-murder in the city of Komae, Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Bach says relocation of marathon and race walk events from Tokyo a “significant step”
Bach is lauding the preparations of Tokyo 2020 in his opening speech, repeating his claim about how the Japanese organisers are the best prepared of ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC, Other Chipmakers Set to Make $80 Billion for Southern Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and other related companies will add ¥11.2 trillion ($80 billion) to Japan’s chip-making hot spot of Kumamoto prefecture over the next decade, according to ...
Japanese company reveals why it’s laying off 217 Charlotte-area workers, closing plant
A Japanese manufacturer revealed this week why it’s laying off 212 workers as it shutters a plant near Lake Norman. Keystone Powdered Metal Co. makes metal components for car engines and transmissions ...
American couple feted as Tokyo Tower marks 190 millionth visitor to observation deck
Tokyo Tower welcomed its 190 millionth visitor with the arrival of a surprised couple on their honeymoon from Seattle at the facility's observation de･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Xbox is heading back to the Tokyo Game Show — here’s when and how to watch
Xbox will appear at The Tokyo Game Show on September 26 at 3 a.m PST / 6 a.m EST / 11 a.m BST and 7 p.m JST. Content will be shared from Xbox Game Studios, Activision Blizzard and Bethesda as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida looks to preserve improved ties with South Korea on final visit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan arrived in Seoul on Friday as he looks to give a final boost to improved bilateral ties before stepping down from office later this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan government agrees to measures to help restart Tepco’s nuclear reactor
The Japanese government on Friday agreed to take several steps to secure local consent for restarting Tokyo Electric Power's (Tepco) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, including reinforcing evacuation measures in the area. ( read original story ...)
Japanese AI startup Alt files for IPO, eyes $119M valuation
Tokyo-based Alt, the Japanese startup developing AI solutions and Large Language Models (LLMs), announced on Thursday that its initial listing application on the Tokyo Stock Exchange had been ...
Japan consumer spending barely grows, complicates BOJ’s rate hike plan
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending rose less than expected in July as consumers remained wary of loosening their purse strings in the face of higher prices, possibly complicating the central ...
Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader
Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s revised GDP likely rose in Q2 at same pace as initial estimate: Reuters poll
The Japanese economy likely expanded during the April-June quarter at roughly the same solid pace as initially predicted, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, although risks continue to cloud the outlook. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top Business Lobby on Alert Over US Review of Nippon’s Bid for US Steel
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese companies, especially those considering investing in the U.S., are closely watching Washington's review of Nippon Steel's proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top Business Lobby on Alert Over US Review of Nippon’s Bid for US Steel
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese companies, especially those considering investing in the U.S., are closely watching Washington's review of Nippon Steel's proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren said on Friday. ( read original story ...)