Would you trust an 80-year-old driver with your life on some of the developed world’s most complex streets? ( read original story ...)
Japan launches an antitrust probe into Google search business
Japan has decided to investigate Google Search, as antitrust probe has been launched. Google is in the middle of a court case in the US. ( read original story ...)
Japan creates its own EV market of ‘light’ cars
“We launched a kei EV as it suits Japanese people’s everyday needs and road conditions here,” Keiko Kondo, Nissan’s chief marketing manager for Sakura’s domestic business, said in an interview. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese businesses eye more investments in PH
Japanese businesses have expressed interest in strengthening their partnership with the Philippines for its 'high-level' economic growth that makes it an attractive investment destination, Malacañang said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Business and human rights in Japan: Rights holders’ perspectives
Emi Sugawara, examines business and human rights issues in Japan with a focus on the priority issues from rights holders’ perspectives. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Economic Security Plan Is A Bold Leap into the Future
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has meticulously drafted an action plan to fortify its economic security. However, the plan has sparked a wave of anticipation and concern in equal measure among the business community. ( read original story ...)
KKR’s Chip Play Will Win Big in Japan
The private-equity giant has scored a win in Japan and with a chip price rebound probably around the corner, their timing looks impeccable. Investors should consider going along for the ride. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami alert for Japan lifted after huge magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast
Families in Japan have been told to brace themselves after a huge 6.6 magnitude earthquake prompted a tsunami warning. The quake reportedly hit the coast just off the Izu Islands at around 11am local ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rattled by 6.2 earthquake, no reports of damage
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off Taiwan’s east coast on Tuesday, the island’s weather bureau said, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei but with no reports of damage. The epicentre of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rattled by magnitude 6.2 earthquake; no reports of damage
The epicenter of the earthquake was in the sea off Taiwan's Hualien county, to the south of Japan's Yonaguni island, at a depth of 5.7 km (3.5 miles), the weather bureau said. Trains on Taipei's metro ... ( read original story ...)
Kathmandu Earthquake Live News Updates: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter Scale hit Nepal’s Kathmandu at 4:17 am today
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter Scale struck the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, at 4:17 am today. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s antitrust watchdog begins probe into Google’s search engine dominance
In Japan, Google’s market share of the search engine business is around 70%. The company believes this has been achieved through hard work and innovation, and rather than stifle competition, Google says it has promoted it. “We have continued to work ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend until April 2024 subsidies to curb fuel costs – stimulus package draft
TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Japan's government will extend until the end of April ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida plans an income tax cut for households and corporate tax breaks
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he is preparing to take bold economic measures, including an income tax cut for households hit by inflation and tax breaks for companies to promote investment ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei Average Continues Downward Slide Amid Global Uncertainty
A chill wind blew through Tokyo's stock market on October 23rd as the Nikkei average continued its downward slide, closing below the psychologically vital 31,000 level. This marked a descent of 252.24 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JFE Steel seeking stake in Teck Resources coal business – Reuters
Japan's JFE Steel is in talks to buy a stake in Teck Resources' (NYSE:TECK) metallurgical coal business, Reuters reported Thursday, adding to the list of suitors that also includes Glencore. The ... ( read original story ...)