After wrapping up some unfinished business in the aforementioned Morocco (for which ... We built a mausoleum set on Roosevelt Island. The Osaka metro station is actually the Journal Square PATH ... ( read original story ...)
Smoking away your pay check: Japanese workers disciplined for puffing on the job
The employees were apparently warned about taking too many smoke breaks during business hours, but they did not heed their supervisor’s warning. Find out how they got caught. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Of 4.6 Magnitude Rattles Izu Islands In Japan, No Casualties Reported
An earthquake that measured 4.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Japan's Izu Islands on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. ( read original story ...)
The $7 billion business of forecasting Japan’s cherry blossoms
As millions seek out prime locations to catch a glimpse of Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, or sakura, their enjoyment hinges on one of the most unusual forecasts in the world. ( read original story ...)
Why business is like baseball, according to this Japanese CEO
Yoshitake Saito, president and CEO of Evident Corp., said the same is true of business too. In fact ... Saito said that's one of the most important lessons he has learned. And if Japan's third title ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity contracts for fifth month – PMI
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth straight month in March as output and new orders remained under pressure, a survey showed on Friday, suggesting the economic recovery is fragile ... ( read original story ...)
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Izu Islands
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck Izu Islands, Japan on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The Izu Islands are a group of volcanic islands stretching ... ( read original story ...)
Scandal-plagued Japan tech giant Toshiba gets tender offer
The move comes while the world’s financial sector is in turmoil over the ripple effects from the recent collapse of banks in the U.S. The critical point is that the latest offer, if successful, will ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Japan’s Izu Islands
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck Izu Islands, Japan on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The Izu Islands are a group of volcanic islands stretching ... ( read original story ...)
The $4.7 Billion Business of Forecasting Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
As millions seek out prime locations to catch a glimpse of Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, or sakura, their enjoyment hinges on one of the most unusual forecasts in the world. Each year, meteorologist ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cosmo to allocate 30% of investment in green energy in next 3 yrs
Japan's third-biggest oil refiner, Cosmo Energy Holdings Co Ltd , will make an investment of 420 billion yen ($3.2 billion) in the next three years, with 30% to be allocated in green power and energy ... ( read original story ...)
The long-running crisis at Japan’s Toshiba
2017 - Toshiba agrees to sell the chip business to a consortium led by Bain Capital for ... June 10, 2021 - A shareholder-commissioned investigation concludes Toshiba colluded with Japan's trade ... ( read original story ...)
Pessimism persists at big Japanese manufacturers amid global slowdown
TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Big Japanese manufacturers remained pessimistic about business conditions for a third straight month in March, the closely watched Reuters Tankan survey showed, reflecting ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan’s Rakuten plans to list banking unit in $800 mln IPO
Japan's Rakuten Group Inc said it was planning an initial public offering (IPO) of its banking arm next month, in a probable $807 million listing that would test demand for the e-commerce giant's ... ( read original story ...)
Geothermal Power, Cheap and Clean, Could Help Run Japan. So Why Doesn’t It?
That’s even as Japanese manufacturing giants, like Toshiba, have come to dominate the global market for geothermal turbines. Very little of their business is on their home turf. A bather at Abe Ryokan ... ( read original story ...)
Boeing wins Japan Airlines order for 21 MAX jets -sources
Boeing has historically dominated sales to the Japanese market. However ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to ... ( read original story ...)