SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the safe and successful completion of a series of demonstration flights of the SKYDRIVE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal
Japan’s top trade negotiator has abruptly canceled a trip to Washington aimed at issuing a joint statement on a tariffs deal with the Trump administration TOKYO — Japan’s top trade negotiator abruptly ... ( read original story ...)
Point72 Hires JPMorgan’s Ogawa to Lead Japan Business Expansion
Point72 Asset Management has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Shinji Ogawa as its new head of Japan, as competition for talent heats up in the booming market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit to finalise investment pact
Japan's trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa has canceled a visit to the United States this week, a government source said, as media outlets reported talks designed to finalise details of an investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade negotiator Akazawa cancels US visit, Kyodo reports
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled a planned visit to the United States as there are some points that need to be addressed at a working level before ministerial talks, Kyodo news ... ( read original story ...)
We drilled deep under the sea to learn more about mega-earthquakes and tsunamis
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench—seven kilometers below sea level—lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth. ( read original story ...)
South Korea studies Japan’s MGM Osaka resort and its potential market effects
In response to the projected impact of MGM Osaka, Kangwon Land has begun planning the redevelopment of its High1 resort into a wellness and sports-centered destination. The project, branded as “K-HIT, ... ( read original story ...)
Keihan to gain connection to Yumeshima in Osaka after casino resort opening
The Keihan Holdings president also revealed a plan to partially automate train operations to cope with a labor shortage at the railroad unit. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan after costs double
Mitsubishi Corp. said Wednesday it will withdraw from domestic offshore wind power projects after construction costs more than double ... ( read original story ...)
Japan remains cautious on economic impact of tariffs in August report
The Japanese government reiterated concerns about the risks of U.S. trade policies to economic growth, prompting a downgrade of its view on corporate profits, in a monthly report released on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi considers exiting offshore wind projects in Japan
Mitsubishi Corp said on Wednesday it was looking at withdrawing from three Japanese offshore wind power projects.Mitsubishi-led consortia have three wind farms in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures a ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz offloads Nissan stake for $325 million, source says
The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has sold its entire stake in Japan's Nissan Motor for 47.83 billion yen, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
US And Japan Set To Announce $550 Billion Mega Investment Deal, Says Howard Lutnick, But Tokyo Reportedly Resists Binding Terms
The U.S. government is preparing to formally announce a massive $550 billion investment from Japan this week, as stated by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. U.S.-Japan Investment Deal Expected This ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to overhaul business manager visa: Tighter capital, staffing, documents required
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 ...)