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Record-breaking drilling expedition solves massive earthquake mystery
Since 2011, scientists have been puzzled about the force resulting from a gigantic earthquake and tsunami that destroyed, among other things, Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant. Now, a Guinness World ... ( read original story ...)
Krispy Kreme to sell Japan business to Unison Capital in $65m deal
The brand currently operates 89 outlets in Japan, alongside around 300 fresh delivery points in Tokyo, Osaka and other major urban areas. ( read original story ...)
Multiple earthquakes rattle Japan: What to know
No reports of major injuries or structural damage have emerged, and authorities have not issued a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo earthquake could kill 18,000, Japan warns
A new estimate from the Japanese government has revealed that if an earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher occurs in Tokyo, Japan, it could result in 18,000 deaths. A "capital direct underneath ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists unearth clues to understand what made the 2011 tsunami in Japan so massive
The fault that produced the earthquake lies between two pieces of hard rock sandwiching a slippery clay layer, allowing for significant slip. ( read original story ...)
Krispy Kreme sells Japanese business to Unison Capital
After 20 years, Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is leaving Japan after the donut maker sold its operations in the country to Unison Capital for ~$65M. Since launching in Shinjuku, Japan in 2005, Krispy Kreme ... ( read original story ...)
Krispy Kreme, looking to pay off debt, is selling its Japan business
The doughnut chain is selling its operations in Japan to Unison Capital for $65 million. It is the first international franchise agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement
A HISTORIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN: Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump announced a landmark economic agreement with Japan—one of America’s closest allies and most important trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese insurers navigate new capital rules
Japanese life insurers are increasingly turning to Bermuda-based reinsurance structures as they adapt to regulatory frameworks and market challenges, industry leader said yesterday. Kazuyuki ... ( read original story ...)
Equinix Continues Expansion in Japan; Opens its First Data Center in Osaka
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq:EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced the opening of its International Business ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota and Joby Complete First Air Taxi Flight in Japan
Flight took place at Toyota’s facility in Shizuoka Marks Joby’s first international exhibition flight Follows announcement that Toyota will invest a further $500 million to support certification and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake live: Tsunami alert lifted after 6.9-magnitude tremor
Japan has recorded a series of powerful aftershocks in the past several hours, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near the east coast of Honshu and a 4.9 earthquake in the Hokkaido region shortly ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff finds ‘freedom’ following Roger Federer & Naomi Osaka business blueprints
Coco Gauff found a sense of 'freedom' by following the business blueprint laid out by Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
The perfect holiday in Osaka, the laid-back and fun-loving alternative to Tokyo
As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and energetic, with a colourful dialect that distinguishes it from Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood hits 4-year high, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view
Big Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment hit a four-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched survey showed on Monday, reinforcing market expectations the central bank will ... ( read original story ...)