The mood among Japan's big manufacturers' soured for a second straight quarter in the three months to June, a central bank survey showed on Friday, hit by rising input costs and supply disruptions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood dims for 2nd quarter as costs rise: BOJ Tankan
Business sentiment among Japan's large manufacturers cooled for the second straight quarter amid economic headwinds, including the war in Ukraine, the extended lockdown in China, and global supply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood worsens for second quarter amid rising costs
Rising raw material costs, supply constraints from Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown and auto production cuts were among the reasons manufacturers cited as hurting their businesses. ( read original story ...)
British ad giant WPP looking for opportunities in aging Japan
British advertising giant WPP Plc sees potential in Japan's shrinking market, with elderly consumers a segment to tap into, the head of its Japanese operations has said. Japan's population is expected ... ( read original story ...)
These 7 countries are most likely to experience an earthquake
From earthquakes to floods, it is a known fact that natural disasters are a common phenomenon which affects most countries in the world. ( read original story ...)
Photos from earthquake-hit Japanese region at Lalithakala Akademi
The exhibition will showcase works of nine Japanese photographers and a photographers’ group, according to a communication. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, City of London seek to deepen collaboration on sustainable finance
Tokyo aims to deepen its ties with the City of London by promoting financial collaboration and exchanging information, while promoting the push towards sustainable finance, Governor Yuriko Koike said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin exits Myanmar business with military-linked partner
TOKYO: Japanese drinks company Kirin Holdings will sell its Myanmar business to its military-linked local partner, it said on Thursday (Jun 30), exiting the Southeast Asian country more than a year ... ( read original story ...)
Lenskart acquires majority stake in Japan’s Owndays, becomes Asia’s largest Omnichannel retailer
The company said it will expand the food chain across India with the help of this long-term master franchise partnership, starting with the country's cities . ( read original story ...)
What major city in the world is most threatened by an earthquake?
Dear Tom, What major city in the world is most threatened by an earthquake? —Kenny Millert, Rockford Dear Kenny, Any city that has experienced a major earthquake might seem to qualify as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pushes for Stronger Cooperation to Counter China at G7
Japan’s prime minister stressed that Russia and China pose similar threats to the rules-based international order. ( read original story ...)
Leaders of U.S., South Korea and Japan agree closer cooperation over North Korea threat
The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over North Korea's missile tests and said they would cooperate more closely to address the threat posed by ... ( read original story ...)
Residents in Japanese town to return home since March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
TOKYO: The Japanese government has decided to lift an evacuation order on part of a town where the crippled nuclear power plant is located in Fukushima Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
SK Chief Meets Biz Partners in Japan, Discusses Chip, Battery Cooperation
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won met with key business leaders during his visit to Japan last week and discussed cooperation in various areas, including semiconductors and batteries, industry sources ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Renesas ties up with Tata for advanced semiconductor solutions
Japanese advanced semiconductor solutions provider Renesas Electronics Corporation on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Tata Group firms, Tata Motors and Tejas Networks. The partnership ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Consumer Confidence Lowest Since January 2021
Japan's consumer confidence decreased to the lowest in seventeen months in June, data from the Cabinet Office showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)