Social media is full of videos and photos of the destructive deluge in Pakistan. One such video supposedly from Karachi shows vehicles on the road being washed away by rushing water. But is this video ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.04 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.04 percent at 27,650.84 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.31 percent at 1,929.49. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q2 GDP likely revised up on robust capex, outlook murky: Report
TOKYO: Japan's economy likely expanded more than initially estimated in April-June thanks to solid business spending, a Reuters poll showed, but growth prospects in the current quarter and beyond may ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cash in circulation slows to decade-low pace on waning COVID fund demand
Japan's monetary base, or the amount of cash circulating in the economy, grew in August at the smallest annual pace in a decade, data showed on Friday, a sign of waning corporate demand for funds to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s King of Deals Preps His Biggest Buy in Yen Headwinds
Minebea Mitsumi Inc.’s chief executive officer -- dubbed the “King of Deals” in Japan -- seeks his biggest acquisition yet, even as a crumbling yen constrains his search. ( read original story ...)
Philippine creative industry sees $22 million potential business from Japan
An estimated $22 million in business leads was generated following the successful business mission to Tokyo by top executives from the creative industry in the Philippines. Organized by the Philippine ... ( read original story ...)
Months of Gravity Changes Preceded the Tōhoku Earthquake
Using GRACE satellite data, researchers discovered anomalous gravimetric signals that occurred before a seismic event that started deep within Earth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 1-month closing low as chip makers tumble
Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a one-month closing low on Thursday, dragged down by losses in chip-related stocks after Nvidia tanked overnight over a U.S. order to stop sales of top AI chips to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t holds disaster drill, scaled back due to COVID-19
The government held an annual disaster drill Thursday, though again scaling it back to prevent the spread of COVID-19, based on the s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan holds earthquake drill on Disaster Prevention Day
September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day in Japan. The Japanese government held a drill on Thursday based on the scenario of a massive earthquake striking the Nankai Trough off Japan's Pacific coast. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business pioneer, philanthropist Kazuo Inamori dies at 90
While struggling to build his company, Inamori came up with his philosophy of management that emphasized people, doing the right thing and what he called “corporate character, t ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Rebound After Monday Sell-off
Tokyo stocks rebounded Tuesday after investors aggressively sold shares in the previous session following hawkish comments from Fed chief Jerome Powell on his plan to continue hiking rates. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business pioneer, philanthropist Inamori dies at 90
Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera who also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work, has died. He was 90. Inamori, who also founded ... ( read original story ...)
Bango Buys NTT Docomo’s Global Payments Business for EUR4 Mln; Signs Deal in Japan
By Kyle Morris Bango PLC said Tuesday that it has bought the global payments business of NTT Docomo for 4 million euros ($4 million) and signed a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei recovers from 2-week low as tech stocks gain
Japan's Nikkei ended more than 1% higher on Tuesday led by technology heavyweights, as the benchmark rebounded from a two-week low hit in the previous session. TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka comes into its own: Step into a video game at Super Nintendo World, explore new sights
As Japan moves to reopen further, travellers can consider Osaka – a newly confident city with exciting attractions. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)