JETRO conducted a survey of 6,582 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from September to October 2021, and received valid responses from 1,315 companies (valid response rate: 20.0%). This ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conferred “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rossete” to Matiur Rahman
The Government of Japan has conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rossete” to Matiur Rahman, one of the founders of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JBCCI), in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she’s more grateful
Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was only a shock if it didn't happen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leading Financial Institution Invests $1.5 Billion In SBI TO Finance Maruti Suzuki
JBIC is a financial institution of Japan, and conducts lending, investment and guarantee operations while complementing private sector financial institutions. ( read original story ...)
KKR’s $2 Billion Sale of Japanese Tools Firm Koki Has Stalled
KKR & Co.’s attempt to sell its Japanese power tool and life science equipment maker Koki Holdings Co. has stalled, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Most Japanese Back Nuclear for First Time Since Fukushima
For the first time in more than a decade, a narrow majority of Japanese now support restarting idled nuclear reactors, according to a poll in the country’s top business newspaper.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 9-day winning streak, BOJ moves limit losses
Japan’s Nikkei index slipped on Monday, snapping a nine-day winning streak, as investors locked in profits ahead of the fiscal year-end this week. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try ... ( read original story ...)
Japex bases business plan on keeping Russian Sakhalin-1 energy stake
The head of oil and gas developer Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (Japex) said its new mid- and long-term business plan, unveiled on Monday, was based on an assumption that it would keep its stake in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.23 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.23 percent at 28,084.08 on Monday, while the broader Topix gained 0.04 percent at 1,982.29. TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood forecast to log first decline in 7 quarters
Economists are predicting the Bank of Japan's upcoming business sentiment report will show the first decline in seven quarters at large companies. Soaring costs of raw materials in the wake of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM in Delhi Creating supply chains!
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 ...)