Dispensaries in Tokyo are running low on cold antidotes because of depleting stocks, due to customers from China snap up supplies A wave of infections is spreading across China after it abruptly ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. plans to team up with Japan for space business: minister
The U.K. hopes to promote an exchange of talent with Japan to develop science and technology, and seeks tie-ups in areas such as the removal of potentially harmful space debris, a British minister ... ( read original story ...)
Court decides to grant bail to ex-Tokyo Olympic exec at 80 mil. yen
The Tokyo District Court decided Monday to grant bail to a former Tokyo Olympic executive indicted four times on charges of receiving ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda dismisses near-term chance of exiting easy policy
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday brushed aside the chance of a near-term exit from ultra-loose monetary policy but voiced hope that intensifying labour shortages will prod firms to raise wages. Kuro ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year bond yields rise after BOJ Governor Kuroda comments
Japanese 10-year government bond yields rose on Monday after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda reiterated that the decision to widen the allowance band around its yield target was "absolutely not ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese companies to expand in S’pore, rising wages the top business concern: Survey
SINGAPORE - More than 90 per cent of Japanese companies in Singapore will maintain their present operations or have plans to expand their operations in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan firm to expand in LIMA Estate–AIC
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza), signed an agreement with Kurabe Industrial Philippines. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan supports reconstruction of library in Sunsari
Japanese Embassy in Kathmandu hopes the assistance will further strengthen the relationship between Japan and Nepal. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms to stop insuring ships in all Russian waters: Report
TOKYO: Three Japanese insurance companies will stop insuring ships for damage in all Russian waters due to the war in Ukraine, potentially affecting Japan's energy imports such as liquefied natural ... ( read original story ...)
Williams, Osaka, Raducanu: Who are the highest paid female athletes of 2022?
Forbes has released its annual list of the world’s highest earning athletes. Naomi Osaka leads the pack of female stars for the third year running, with Serena Williams once again just behind in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams lead way once again on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Female Athletes list
For the third year running, Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams have gone 1-2 in the annual release of Forbes’ World's Highest-Paid Female Athletes list. And tennis remained the strongest represented ... ( read original story ...)
Three bizmen admit paying bribes for Tokyo Olympic Games sponsorship rights
A former chairman and two senior managers of Japanese major business suit retailer Aoki Holdings Inc. have admitted in court to having bribed to win sponsorship rights for the Tokyo Olympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
OBDA-Aiming to create a unicorn company from Kansai that can compete globally! Announcing the Joint Branding of ”Kansai Startup Mashups” From the Three Capitals of Osaka …
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Osaka Business Development Agency, in cooperation with the Keihanshin Startup Ecosystem Consortium and JETRO Osaka, has jointly launched the brand ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Business Development Agency to jointly support startups from Kansai region
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Osaka Business Development Agency (OBDA) will be supporting startups from the Kansai region to take on global challenges in an intitiative known as “Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby urges companies to scale back spousal allowances
The Japan Business Federation, commonly known as Keidanren, is calling for companies to consider reducing or abolishing ... ( read original story ...)
One Small Step Forward – One Giant Leap Away From Deflation In Japan
Templeton Global Equity Group weighs in on inflation’s emergence in Japan, recent monetary policy shifts, and the implications for investors. ( read original story ...)