Japan Display Inc. said Thursday that CEO Scott Callon will step down to take responsibility for the company's struggling panel busin ... ( read original story ...)
Subcontractors for Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilions complain of non-payment
OSAKA (TR) – Two subcontractors that worked for a main contractor on overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo are struggling to be paid, reports Mainichi Broadcasting System (May 13). ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls expanding industries eligible for foreign skilled workers
Japan is considering expanding the scope of industries under the Specified Skilled Worker visa for foreigners to address a severe lab ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks as Trump’s trade war hits exports and shakes confidence
The government has reported that Japan's economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war hurt exports and dented consumer confidence. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Tokyo and Osaka are the world's number 1 and 2 top trending destinations for summer travel (June–September 2025), according to the annual Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) report on consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Bloomstreet Enters into Strategic Partnership Agreement with Google Israel for Market Expansion in Japan
Bloomstreet Enters into Strategic Partnership Agreement with Google Israel for Market Expansion in Japan through Japanese localization. ( read original story ...)
‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake rumors spook Hong Kong tourists
Unfounded online rumors warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers. People from Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake alerts cause drop in Hong Kong tourism
The rumours circulating in Hong Kong and Taiwan include claims based on a republished Japanese manga that allegedly predicts a natural disaster in July 2025. Others refer to a Facebook group that ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kong tourists
Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers. - 'No reason to worry' - ... ( read original story ...)
“Made-in-Shanghai” will Land in Osaka Showcasing Shanghai’s Fashion Ecosystem in May
As Chinese solar term 'Grain Buds' kicks in, a summer fashion harvest is about to begin! 'Made in Shanghai', Shanghai's major fashion exhibition & trade event will land in Umeda, Osaka's liveliest ... ( read original story ...)
Mega Earthquake Hitting Japan Soon? Rumours Push Hong Kong Tourists To Cancel Travel Plans
Online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan is rolling out big cuts. Turning around sales will prove harder
Nissan's new chief executive Ivan Espinosa faces an uphill task turning around the troubled Japanese automaker with no guarantee it can reverse sliding top-line sales, analysts said, even as he moves ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as investors assess U.S.-China trade developments
Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Thursday, after mostly gaining in the previous session on easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open lower, with the Chicago ... ( read original story ...)
‘Mega’ Earthquake Could Reportedly Hit U.S. Soon
There aren't many natural disasters more unpredictable than an earthquake. But there is a growing possibility that a mega-earthquake or "megaquake" could rock a major region of the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmakers face US$19 billion hit from Trump’s tariffs
TOKYO] Japan’s biggest carmakers are looking at a hit of more than US$19 billion from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs that have left the global auto industry reeling. Read more at The Business ... ( read original story ...)
What Product Managers Can Learn About Culture From Japan
Product managers play a critical role in a company. Customers experience the company's culture through its products—and product managers shape that experience through their behaviors and decisions. ( read original story ...)