USD/JPY takes offers to refresh intraday low near 144.20 as it consolidates the weekly gains at the highest levels since November 2022 during early hours of Tokyo trading on Thursday. In doing so, the ... ( read original story ...)
What It’s Like Flying Business Class on Japan Airlines
Alaska Airlines is launching its first-ever route to The Bahamas as well as expanding its service to Mexico. ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $6 billion deal to buy out chip linchpin JSR
Japan’s government unveiled a $6.3 billion deal to buy out and privatize JSR, taking direct control of the world leader in chipmaking compounds at a time US-Chinese tensions threaten to fragment the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Weird Japan’ Stories Are Nothing to Smile About
A flurry of media reports on a niche Japanese service show the country is still viewed as a Disney-like fantasy land. ( read original story ...)
NLM Photonics Secures $1M Lead Investment From Strategic Partners Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. (‘TOK’) and Hamamatsu Photonics
Manager, New Business Development Dept ... Follow us at nlmphotonics.com. About Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. ("TOK") ... ( read original story ...)
Small-caps likely to be the winners of Japan’s resurgence
News archive including articles on Fund Managers, Fund Selection, Asset Allocation, Absolute Return, Offshore Investments, Tax Shelters, Insurance bonds. Small-caps likely to be the winners of Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsui OSK gets approval for liquefied CO2 vessel, floating storage unit
SINGAPORE, June 28 (Reuters) - Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL ... Petronas and MOL began exploring business opportunities in liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) shipping in Asia Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
“Come to Seoul Right Now!” 2023 Seoul Edition in Tokyo Ends in Success
Seoul Tourism Organization announced that the “2023 Seoul Edition in Tokyo” was successfully held on June 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.) in Tokyo, Japan. Offering a variety of programs including a K-POP ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s surprise state-backed buyout of chip materials maker JSR hints at further ‘protection’-minded acquisitions
The deal - which surprised many - makes sense amid growing tensions in the semiconductor sector, with other similar agreements likely, analysts say Tokyo is aggressively protecting and developing its ... ( read original story ...)
Start Global Business in the Best Cities Worldwide
Each of the cities listed in the top business cities has its strengths and weaknesses, but each of them is well suited for nurturing international capital and talent. ( read original story ...)
As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater, anxiety grows across South Korea
As Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea this summer, concerned South Koreans are stocking up on sea salt. ( read original story ...)
Japan to reinstate South Korea as preferred trade nation from July 21 as two sides improve ties
Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their ... ( read original story ...)
From Kobe to Turkey: Japan NGO helps heal after quake
Over 56,000 people were killed when a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria in February. Many survivors, including children, were scarred by the experience. NHK World's Fujie Risa spoke with one ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Street Market announces a fair wage charge to bills
The Tokyo Street Market recently launched a new charge to all guest cheques that are bound to start a conversation: a 3.5% Fair Wage Charge. ( read original story ...)
Japan to buy semiconductor materials giant for $6.3 billion
Japan Investment Corp., a government-backed group, has agreed to buy Tokyo-listed chipmaking materials provider JSR for $6.3 billion. Why it matters: This is part of a global trend of governments ... ( read original story ...)
More firms with COVID relief loans go bankrupt in Japan
New research shows an increase in bankruptcies among small-and-medium sized Japanese companies that received coronavirus relief loans. ( read original story ...)