Rubber News reported that Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd is planning to double annual capacity for passenger tires at its Yokohama India Pvt Ltd subsidiary over the coming 18 to 20 months with a USD 60 million investment. The project, which will boost the 3-year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces water quality issues ahead of 2020 Olympic Games
In Japan's case, the Fukushima earthquake pushed construction ... that would have been done — with or without the Games. And they have had some good news, locking in more than $3 billion of sponsorship funding — a record amount. Tokyo has eclipsed ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank mobile IPO’s appeal will hinge on dividends
The Japanese technology and investment group plans to list a roughly 30% stake in its namesake mobile subsidiary, which would raise an estimated 2 trillion yen ($18.2 billion). An initial public offering would "bring out the value of the domestic wireless ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s man in UK says unprofitable firms could not stay
Koji Tsuruoka was speaking outside Number 10 after a meeting between Prime Minister Theresa May and 19 top Japanese bosses. Mrs May had told the business leaders that Brexit would allow the UK to strike a free trade deal with Japan. She said the government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues stark warning on trade deal after No 10 meeting
When Japanese business were first lured to Britain 30 years ago, one of the key attractions was free trade access to European markets, something which could be under threat from Brexit. In 2016 Nissan’s boss at the time, Carlos Ghosn, visited No 10 for ... ( read original story ...)
Ambassador says Brexit is high stakes for Japanese firms
Speaking after a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May and Japanese business leaders at 10 Downing St., Tsuruoka said Japanese firms based in Britain counted on access to the EU market. He said "the question is whether the arrangements that will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top reflationist sees his central banking career as over
TOKYO -- Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Kikuo Iwata has expressed doubt that he will be kept on after his term ends March 19, with the measures he pushed for having failed to fully deliver. "I am sure I will not be reappointed," Iwata said in a speech Jan. 31 ... ( read original story ...
Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections
Japan's financial watchdog is reportedly planning to conduct more on-site inspections of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. According to a report from Japan's Nikkei, the country's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking to inspect several more ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s drift towards intellectual property crusader
Even less well known is Japan’s emerging role in promoting and defending these expanded intellectual property rights. Japan’s position can be traced back to when it joined negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in 2013, which at that time ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM sends condolences over Hualien earthquake (update)
Tokyo, Feb. 8 (CNA) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a letter of condolences Thursday to President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) over the strong earthquake that hit Hualien County in eastern Taiwan late Tuesday. Meanwhile, a photo of Chinese calligraphy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sends rescue experts to Taiwan; earthquake toll now nine dead, 25 missing
HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Japan sent a team of seven search and rescue experts to Taiwan on Thursday to help find survivors of its devastating earthquake, the government’s top spokesman said. The group took with them specialist equipment for locating people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sends team of specialists to aid in earthquake relief
Tokyo, Feb. 8 (CNA) A 7-member specialist team from Japan was scheduled to arrive in Taiwan Thursday to assist in rescue efforts following the magnitude 6 earthquake that struck Hualien County in eastern Taiwan late Tuesday, according to a statement from ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese FM sends condolences to Taiwan over Hualien earthquake
Taipei, Feb. 7 (CNA) Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has sent a letter to his Taiwanese counterpart David Lee (李大維) to express his condolences over a strong earthquake that hit Hualien County in eastern Taiwan late Tuesday. The letter was made ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Nemuro in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 142 km SE of Nemuro, Japan (88 miles) on Thursday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 83.78 km ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.4 quake has struck near Nishinoomote in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) strikes 92 kilometers (57 miles) from Nishinoomote in Japan on Wednesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). All ids that are associated to the event ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Anime, technology on offer as Japan promote 2020 Games
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) - Traditional paper cranes and some of the latest technology are on offer as Japan seeks to promote itself as the host of the next Olympic Games in 2020, with organisers hoping to inherit the enthusiasm and fervour of ... ( read original story ...)