Core inflation in Japan's capital perked up in June and remained above the central bank's 2% target for the 13th month, a sign price hikes were spreading to broader sectors of the economy and keeping ... ( read original story ...)
UN nuclear agency chief to visit Fukushima plant to see final preparations for release of wastewater
The chief of the U.N. nuclear agency will visit Japan next week to meet with Japanese leaders and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
ASIA PACIFIC: Osaka Gas launches ship-to-ship LNG bunkering business
Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post books $588 million impairment loss on Rakuten holding
The loss amounts to over 50 per cent of Japan Post's 150 billion yen original investment. Japan Post and Rakuten announced a capital and business alliance two years ago, but the cash-burning rollout ... ( read original story ...)
Elte University, Japan’s Jasco Corp Sign Cooperation Deal
In the framework of the collaboration, Jasco will apply a method developed by Elte biochemistry researchers in its instruments examining protein structure, the university said on its website. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Soweto earthquake a result of earth ‘readjusting itself’ − expert
Professor Drennan said its very difficult to predict if South Africa will experience a major earthquake with catastrophic consequences. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima nuclear plant: South Koreans stockpile salt as Japan set to dump treated radioactive waste water into sea
As a mother raising two children, I can’t just sit back and do nothing,’ said a woman, who recently bought 5kg of salt. ( read original story ...)
South Koreans Rush To Buy Salt Before Japan Dumps Nuclear Waste In Sea
South Korean shoppers are snapping up sea salt and other items as worry grows about their safety with Japan due to dump more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from a wrecked ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby submits 568 signatures backing building diverse society to PM
The chairman of a major Japanese business lobby announced on June 28 that he had recently submitted nearly 600 signatures to Prime Minister F･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Shoppers Buy up Salt Before Japan’s Fukushima Water Dump
South Korean fisheries authorities say they will keep a close eye on salt farms for any rise in radioactivity. South Korea has banned seafood from the waters near Fukushima, on Japan's east coast. ( read original story ...)
Japan Retail Sales Growth Accelerates; Consumer Confidence Strengthens
Despite high inflation, Japan's retail sales grew at a faster pace in May suggesting strong contribution by private consumption to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares extend gains as softer yen lifts exporters
TOKYO: Japanese stocks climbed for a second straight session on Thursday, as a softer yen boosted exporters while tech shares resumed a rally after traders assessed the prospects of further ... ( read original story ...)
Shimbashi, a once-popular watering hole for Tokyo salarymen, now a good place to avoid
At 4 a.m. on a Saturday in early June, the drinking area around JR Shimbashi Station is nearly deserted. Here, a man appearing in his mid-50s, without a necktie, walks with the unsteady gait of the ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY retreats towards 144.00 as Japan Retail Trade tests BoJ’s dovish bias, Fed’s Powell eyed
USD/JPY takes offers to refresh intraday low near 144.20 as it consolidates the weekly gains at the highest levels since November 2022 during early hours of Tokyo trading on Thursday. In doing so, the ... ( read original story ...)
What It’s Like Flying Business Class on Japan Airlines
Alaska Airlines is launching its first-ever route to The Bahamas as well as expanding its service to Mexico. ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $6 billion deal to buy out chip linchpin JSR
Japan’s government unveiled a $6.3 billion deal to buy out and privatize JSR, taking direct control of the world leader in chipmaking compounds at a time US-Chinese tensions threaten to fragment the ... ( read original story ...)