September 5, 1923It is not possible for imagination to picture in all its terrors the calamity which has befallen Japan. Nothing in the recorded ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kokusai Electric to list shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange soon – Nikkei
Japan's Kokusai Electric will list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as soon as October, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.The KKR-owned chipmaking device manufacturer's initial public offering (IPO) will be the biggest offering for the market in at least five years, ( read original story ...)
Japanese industries to get more space: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Bangladesh will allocate more space to Japan in export processing zones (EPZs) for setting up industries if they want. The premier said this as a Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Men accusing Japanese boy band producer of sex abuse seek company apology, compensation
A group of men accusing Johnny Kitagawa, the late founder of a Japanese boy band talent agency, of sexual abuse is now seeking financial compensation. ( read original story ...)
Japan hits out at China’s ‘unacceptable’ seafood ban as it rolls out emergency fund
Japan hits out at China’s ‘unacceptable’ seafood ban as it rolls out emergency fund - Mainland China is biggest overseas market for Japanese seafood, accounting for 22.5 per cent of total business ... ( read original story ...)
Turkish, Japanese firms gather in Istanbul
Türkiye-Japan Business Forum to foster long-term and mutually beneficial relationships between 2 nations' businesses, says Turkish trade minister - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Aug service activity growth fastest in 3 months – PMI
Japan's service sector activity expanded at its quickest pace in three months in August, underpinned by robust consumer spending as inbound tourism regained momentum, a private-sector survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Teijin Ltd. to sell composites business subsidiary in Japan
Teijin is transferring its entire stake in GH Craft Co. Ltd. to Tokyo-based TIP composite Co. Ltd. in order to better focus key resources in North America. ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders to visit China in Jan.
Japanese business leaders will visit China in January, the chairman of Japan's biggest business lobby said Monday, amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the release of treated ... ( read original story ...)
Accusers in Japanese boy band producer’s sex scandal say they hope for apology, compensation
Another accuser, Kauan Okamoto, spoke at the Foreign Correspondents Club in April, saying he trusted foreign media more than Japanese media. Okamoto, like many others who have come forward, was part ... ( read original story ...)
Single Japan earthquake could cause insured losses of up to $150bn: Swiss Re
Despite significant improvements in the structural resilience of buildings since the Great Kanto earthquake, which took place 100 years ago in Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy minister meets Israeli, Palestinian leaders
Japan's economy minister has met separately with the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to discuss trade and investment in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘militarisation’ worsens the situation in the Asia-Pacific area, says former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Medvedev said Japan, with help from the United States, was expanding its military infrastructure and increasing its arms purchases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akita Pref. records oldest average age of company presidents for 5th year in row
The average age of presidents of companies headquartered in northern Japan's Akita Prefecture has hit 62.4 years old -- the oldest among Japa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan workers strike over sale of department store to US investment group
a subsidiary of the Japanese retail giant Seven & i, to the US-based Fortress Investment Group. Workers’ concerns primarily revolve around the possibility of job cuts and the need for assurances ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders to make first China visit since COVID
Japanese business leaders will visit China in January for the first time since 2019 following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with preparations underway for a meeting with President Xi ... ( read original story ...)