A few days before, Japan had started 2024 with a 7.6 magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami measuring 14ft, where over 200 people tragically died. While Japan is no stranger to natural disasters, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Gains From The U.S.-China Split
Japan seems to have gained considerably from the growing economic distance between China and America, increasing sales to both parties. ( read original story ...)
Mark Zuckerberg was blown away by a visit to a Japanese McDonald’s and joked that it was so good it should have a Michelin star
The Meta CEO is enjoying his visit to Japan, taking in a sword-making class, and tucking into a burger at a Japanese McDonald's. ( read original story ...)
JAPAN: Better Business
Under the leadership of its metropolitan police board, Tokyo last weekobserved "Good -Commercial -Morals -and -Shady-Transactions-Prevention-Week." Industrialists and shopkeeperswere invited to a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo saying no to ‘customer harassment’
In Japan, long known for politeness, a form of abuse called 'customer harassment' has become such a problem that the labor ministry has even produced a video about the issue. In it, customers berate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms eye record net profits of over 47 trillion yen amid weak yen
Major Japanese companies are expected to see their combined net profits for the year ending March to surpass 47 trillion yen ($312 bi ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks are at a record high, revealing a primary lesson about investing
Most investors ignore Japan when concluding that stocks should come out ahead over investment horizons as short as a decade. There’s a belief that ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Blends Business With Personal Belief To Come Up With An Exciting Announcement For LPGA Players
As she makes a comeback to tennis, Naomi Osaka is also partnering up with the LPGA in its endeavor to make its athletes household names this year. With the aim to benefit female golfers improve their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Omron to cut 2,000 jobs globally on slow China automation ops
KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese electronics maker Omron is slashing 2,000 jobs at home and overseas, the company said Monday, as its struggling factory automation equipment business in China drives the first ... ( read original story ...)
Risque Business: Japan Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix
Japan throws open the kimono on the Land of the Rising Sun’s wild and often misunderstood world of adult entertainment. Think Sex and the City meets Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, with a dash of ... ( read original story ...)
Fundraising Success: Ukrainian Business Support Fund Secures $350M, Surpassing Goal by 40%
Horizon Capital’s recent endeavor, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV, has successfully procured $350M to back various Ukrainian firms. This private equity fund, which was initiated in 2022, proudly ... ( read original story ...)
Potential Trump Return Stirs Japanese Businesses, Wealthy Americans Evading Taxes, Saudi Arabia’s Economic Challenges And ‘Swiftonomics’: Top Economics News This Week
This week was brimming with impactful news stories. From potential political shifts triggering business concerns in Japan, to the IRS cracking down on tax evasion among the wealthy, there was no ... ( read original story ...)
European, Japanese shares hit all-time highs on AI boom; Lloyds and Rolls-Royce profits surge – business live
Global share rally triggered by optimism about AI boom spread by stellar results from US chipmaker Nvidia ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t to extend extra 100 bil. yen for quake relief in central Japan
KANAZAWA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday his government will additionally allocate around 100 billion yen ($665 million) to the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)
Quake-hit Ishikawa in Japan seeks to continue aiding disaster victims while attracting tourists
The Development Bank of Japan Inc. estimates the extended services will bring ¥27.9 billion (S$248 million) of direct economic benefits to Ishikawa. However, after the earthquake, everything changed. ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor turns 64, prays for speedy recovery for those affected by January earthquake
Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to Japan since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday, Feb. 23. ( read original story ...)