Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in August as U.S. tariffs weighed on overseas demand, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The S&P Global flash Japan ... ( read original story ...)
At least 520,000 in Japan may face advance evacuation for Nankai quake
At least 520,000 people across Japan could be asked to evacuate for a week if authorities issue a special alert that the risk of a ma ... ( read original story ...)
Global shares are mixed, while Labubu maker Pop Mart soars 12.5% in Hong Kong
Global shares are mostly lower, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars ... ( read original story ...)
The 2024 Noto Earthquake – Why Japan’s Disaster Shocked Scientists
A powerful earthquake struck Noto in 2024, leaving devastation behind and exposing how little scientists expected it. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tariff pain intensifies
Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the Finance Ministry has reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of central Tokyo
Toshiba, Fujitsu and other major Japanese manufacturers are relocating their headquarters functions from central Tokyo to elsewhere in the country in response to the spread of remote work. These moves ... ( read original story ...)
Intel gets $2 billion lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investment
Intel is getting a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group in a major vote of confidence for the troubled U.S. chipmaker in the middle of a turnaround. ( read original story ...)
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA Introducing the “MUJI room” for an … – Business Wire
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liber Hotel Osaka (located in Konohana-ku, Osaka, operated by Musashino Co., Ltd.) is joining the new "MUJI room" project launched by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd ... ( read original story ...)
Sixth-Largest Earthquake on Record Triggers Global Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group says it plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank to invest $2 billion in Intel
The U.S. chipmaker has struggled to keep pace in the AI market alongside competitors like Nvidia. Softbank has agreed to buy Intel common stock at $23 per share. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank held talks with Intel on buying contract chipmaking business
SoftBank’s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son held talks with Intel’s chief executive about buying its faltering contract chipmaking business in the weeks before Monday’s announcement that the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
OSAKA SODA Completes Treasury Share Acquisition
OSAKA SODA CO.,LTD. ( ($JP:4046) ) has issued an announcement. OSAKA SODA Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its treasury share acquisition, ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan encouraged to increase rates soon, before it’s too late
Calls for higher rates, a stronger yen and a decisive end to Abenomics are building in Japan as inflation remains high and as wages fail to keep up with price increases, leaving many people in the ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Osaka construction advances “vigorously”, Japan reportedly preparing new IR licensing
Japan is reportedly preparing for a new round of IR licensing, with Yokosuka in Kanagawa prefecture emerging as a potential site. Located approximately 50 kilometers south of Tokyo, Yokosuka hosts one ... ( read original story ...)
Agave & Rye founder to debut Japanese-style pizzeria, bar
Japanese pizza is a growing trend in larger American cities. Sarber wants to be the one to introduce it to the Cincinnati market. ( read original story ...)