Dr D K Giri Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Delhi to attend the 14th India-Japan summit. Notably, this was his first visit abroad after taking over as head of the Government. Since that ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has hit northern Japan. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was in Hokkaido prefecture, and the focus was at a depth of 58.4 km. The hit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby aims to create boom in “unicorn” firms
Japan's largest business lobby has crafted an ambitious proposal to increase the number of so-called "unicorn companies," or unlisted startups valued at more than $1 billion, 10-fold over five years ... ( read original story ...)
Consul General: In a Time of Strained Supply Chains, Japan Remains Focused on Global Growth
Japan’s economy is not unfamiliar with crises. Just over a decade ago, the country faced an unprecedented disruption when the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami not only killed more than 15,000 people, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake knocks out power plants, public asked to reduce usage
Japan's government has alerted the population of potential blackouts caused by low power supplies after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating elec ... ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive and Suzuki to Collaborate on Business and Technology of Flying Cars
SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) jointly announced on March 22 a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars (*). SkyDrive is a ... ( read original story ...)
Rahm Emanuel’s forceful style gets unexpected welcome in Japan
The ex-mayor with a reputation for butting heads appears to be causing less friction than during his eight tumultuous years in City Hall. ( read original story ...)
FY2021 JETRO Survey on Business Conditions for Japanese Companies Operating Overseas (North America) | News & Updates – Japan External Trade Organization – JETRO
With the reopening of the economy, earnings of Japanese companies operating in North America are expected to improve. Companies that have their sights set on business expansion in the next one to two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi signs government supply pact for pill to fight COVID
Japan's Shionogi & Co has signed a basic agreement with the government to supply an oral COVID-19 treatment it is now developing, the firm said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck off the coast of Japan’s eastern Fukushima prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said Friday. The agency said the quake took place 50 ... ( read original story ...)
The Details Matter: Episode #129 Japan Business Mastery
Japan Business Mastery “The Devil Is In The Detail” saying, reflects ancient wisdom about taking careful notice of small things. E-mail surges, flat surfaces groaning under the weight of paper, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March economy report flags inflation risk from Ukraine war
Japan needs to closely watch downside economic risks from rapid commodity inflation caused by the war in Ukraine and its disruption to the global energy supplies, the government said in a monthly ... ( read original story ...)
Trickle-Down Economics Is Failing Stagflationary Japan
Japan might soon get the 2% inflation it wanted, but it’s the “bad” kind that slams household and business confidence. This is how “stagflation” happens. ( read original story ...)
Japan asks consumers to reduce electricity use after earthquake
Japan's government has alerted the population of potential blackouts caused by low power supplies after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating electricity following last week's ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cruises by Kerber to reach third round in Miami
A dominant Naomi Osaka beat German 13th seed Angelique Kerber 6-2 6-3 on Thursday in a one-sided clash of two former world number ones to reach the third round of the Miami Open where Garbine Muguruza ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is a treasure trove of secondhand gems
Surveys say shopping for secondhand merchandise is on the rise; it’s trendy, affordable and many consider it the right thing to do. The secondhand apparel market was worth about $28 billion in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)