Japanese and U.S. business leaders on Thursday convened a two-day meeting to firm up private-sector ties regardless of who wins the U.S. presidential election in November. The agenda items of the U.S. ( read original story ...)
GZERO Summit Japan convenes top political and business leaders to address current geopolitical challenges and opportunities
Eurasia Group, the world's leading geopolitical research and advisory firm, will host its eighth annual GZERO Summit Japan in Tokyo on Wednesday 23 October. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area condo prices remain sky-high
The average price of new condos in central Tokyo's densely populated 23 wards stood at ¥108.55 million in the first half of this year. ( read original story ...)
Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo
ZIPAIR Tokyo's bold move into Houston will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. Will its low fares be enough to compete? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i, facing a $47 billion Couche-Tard bid, to separate some assets
Seven & i Holdings announced on Thursday a roadmap to hive off underperforming businesses and focus on its convenience store operations, as the retailer aims to fend off a $47-billion takeover bid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i unveils restructuring plan as $47 billion Couche-Tard bid looms
Seven & i Holdings announced on Thursday a roadmap to hive off underperforming businesses and focus on its convenience store operations, as the retailer aims to fend off a $47 billion takeover bid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i, facing a US$47 billion Couche-Tard bid, to separate some assets
TOKYO: Japan's Seven & i Holdings will set up a holding company for its non-core assets to bring in outside investment and is planning to change its name, the retailer said on Thursday (Oct 10.) The a ... ( read original story ...)
“Next Restaurant” a unique one stop multi bands plant-based restaurant opens in Tokyo, and announces its domestic and international expansion plans
Japanese master franchisee of an American hamburger restaurant, Wayback Burgers opens the first multi brand plant-based restaurant, "Next Restaurant" in Tokyo and announces its domestic and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s private sector urges political leadership as election nears
Japanese business circles have expressed hope for more accountability and stronger leadership to ensure economic growth, as Prime Min ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle-backed Rigaku looks to raise up to $870 million in Tokyo IPO
Japan X-ray testing tool maker Rigaku set a tentative initial public offering (IPO) price range of 1,230 to 1,260 yen ($8.48) per share against an initial estimate of 1,230 yen, a regulatory filing ... ( read original story ...)
Your ‘local everything’: what 7-Eleven buyout battle means for Japan
In Japan more is at stake than money in the mammoth takeover battle for 7-Eleven, the world's biggest convenience chain, by Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard. But the Canadian group, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ confidence rises in Oct, concerns over China linger: Reuters Tankan
Japanese manufacturers turned more confident about business conditions in October, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Wednesday, but they remained wary about the pace of China's economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Three Hopes’ for Southeast Asia at Expo 2025 Osaka
Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing new cultures and the latest technologies of the era, will take place over 184 days from April 13 this year to October 13 next year at Yumeshima, an artificial island in ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Correspondent – The megaquake that never came: How Japan is preparing for the ‘Big One’?
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and it is preparing for what some are calling the “Big One”. For decades, an early warning system has been in place to give people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JX Advanced Metals files IPO application in Tokyo
The metal company, which retains a 30% stake in Caserones, plans to remain in mining and smelting to secure essential metals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s (Unknown) Earthquake Superpower
Minnesota lawmakers urge Tim Walz to act after state employee shared violent post about Donald Trump WW2 submarine that disappeared during secret mission found 81 years later Consumers asked to throw ... ( read original story ...)