Slated for an announcement in early October 2025 and implementation by mid-October, the revised rules will raise the minimum investment threshold and introduce new staffing and qualification requireme ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cracks down on shell companies, toughens requirements for business manager visas
The move came after concerns were raised about the abuse of the system. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan at Odds Over Terms of $550 Billion Investment
Claims that President Trump will direct Japanese investment highlight how trade frictions are mounting even with countries that have reached trade deals with the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan tests robot hand to clear earthquake debris
Researchers in Japan have tested a colossal robotic hand to clear earthquake rubble, paving the way for a breakthrough in disaster preparedness.The robot has been built through a ... ( read original story ...)
A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares decline following Wall Street’s dip
Asian shares are lower following a broad decline on Wall Street that reversed some of the big gains from last week. ( read original story ...)
Lutnick says update on Japan’s $550 billion US investment coming this week
The United States will make an announcement this week on Japan's $550 billion investment in the U.S., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, with a top Japanese trade envoy planning to visit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to toughen requirements for business manager visa applications
Japan plans to raise the bar on requirements for foreigners entering the country on business manager visas, including increasing the minimum capital investment to 30 million yen ($203,000) from 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Lutnick says update coming this week on Japan’s $550 billion US investment
The United States will make an announcement this week on Japan's $550 billion investment in the U.S., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, as a top Japanese trade envoy is reportedly planning to ... ( read original story ...)
Netflix Inks Streaming Deal for World Baseball Classic … But Only in Japan
The deal expands Netflix's live sports business to Japan, which won the last WBC in 2023, led by Shohei Ohtani. ( read original story ...)
MLB, Netflix strike media-rights pact for World Baseball Classic in Japan
MLB and Netflix have a new media rights deal that will see the streaming platform become the home of the World Baseball Classic in Japan, a tournament that has produced huge numbers in the country. ( read original story ...)
Gates-Founded NPO Expands To Boost Japan’s Clean-Tech Commercialization
Gates-founded NPO partners with Japan's government to support clean-tech commercialization. METI plans to fund project via GX bonds. ( read original story ...)
Rutgers EMBA gets a different perspective of business in Japan
One of his discoveries about the Rutgers EMBA: “It’s built on camaraderie not competition. Everyone is helping everyone else improve.” ... ( read original story ...)
Duckworth Travels to Asia to Reassure Japanese & South Korean Partners, Encourage Further Investments in Illinois
TOKYO, JAPAN U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) last week led a Congressional Delegation to South Korea and Japan to meet with high-level business leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Canada’s Alberta eyes investment in Japan’s refining to boost oil exports, sources say
Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta is considering a financial investment in Japan's refining sector, two sources familiar with the matter said, an attempt to reduce its overwhelming ... ( read original story ...)
AT TOKYO Establishes AT TOKYO Kyushu Center #1 (QC1) in … – Business Wire
AT TOKYO’s QC1, located in Fukuoka, a core business district of Kyushu, is a long-awaited data traffic hub in Kyushu and Western Japan, and will create valuable business environment for ... ( read original story ...)