Japan's Mitsubishi Corp on Monday said that it and other shareholders of the Monsoon wind power project in Laos have raised $692 million in financing for the wind farm. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese firms expect better business from metaverse
Some companies in Japan are using a digital virtual space known as "the metaverse" to improve their operations. ( read original story ...)
Apex.AI Launches ‘Full-Scale’ Business Expansion In The Japanese Market
Apex.AI launches 'full-scale' business expansion in the Japanese market April 8, 2023 by mark allinson leave a comment apex.ai , ... ( read original story ...)
Drone used to autonomously deliver medicines in west Japan demonstration flight
In a prefectural first, a live demonstration of the delivery of medical supplies via a drone was recently staged at a university in this w･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
One of Tokyo’s Oldest Soba Shops Couldn’t Make it in New York City
Sarashina Horii, an offshoot of one of Tokyo’s oldest soba shops, will close its doors at the end of June, Crain’s New York Business reports. The restaurant, operated by Create Restaurants, a major ... ( read original story ...)
Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan’s space dreams
The bankruptcy filing by Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc has dealt a blow to Japan's hopes of building a domestic space industry, with plans for a Kyushu-based spaceport designed to ... ( read original story ...)
New Japanese business insurance plans cover rogue staff, ‘customer harassment’
While abuse from customers, workplace bullying and viral employee pranks create headaches for Japanese companies, insurance firms are digging･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Wages Continue To Fall In February
(RTTNews) - Japan's real wages declined for the eleventh straight month in February weighing heavily on household spending, data from the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare showed Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours for 5th qtr amid global uncertainty -BOJ tankan
TOKYO : Business sentiment at big Japanese manufacturers worsened in the three months to March for a fifth straight quarter, the Bank of Japan's key quarterly tankan survey found, as Western ... ( read original story ...)
‘Türkiye, Japan must share quake-specific knowledge to build more resilient societies’
Suzuki Kazuhiro, Japan’s top diplomat in Türkiye, in an exclusive conversation with Anadolu, reflected upon Tokyo’s solidarity and support to Turkish people in the wake of the deadly Feb. 06 twin ... ( read original story ...)
Odisha Draws Rs 25K Cr Investment Intent From Tokyo Business Meet
Bhubaneshwar, Apr 6 (KNN) The Odisha government on Wednesday received investment intent of over Rs 25,000 crores across multiple sectors at the Odisha Business Meet Tokyo 2023. The state government ... ( read original story ...)
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning Yet
Major Japanese media outlets carried no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.2. Earthquakes are common in Japan, which sits on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Web3 White Paper to Promote Industry Growth in the Country
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Web3 project team has approved a white paper laying out recommendations for growing the country’s industry, which has become part of national strategy under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA says made sufficient bond disclosures after climate group complaint
Japan's biggest power generator and one of the world's biggest buyers of liquefied natural gas, had not properly disclosed systemic risks over its investments in LNG. It criticised JERA's description ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest two for taking part in food ‘terrorism’ pranks at beef bowl chain
Police in Japan have arrested two men for contaminating a communal bowl of pickled ginger at a fast food restaurant, after a video of the prank was shared widely on social media. ( read original story ...)
Japan business meet: Odisha gets Rs 26k crore investment intents
The state government delegation held a meeting with the senior leadership of JICA and discussed various upcoming social-sector and infrastructure projects. ( read original story ...)