TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Japan's former top currency diplomat Masato Kanda ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news ... ( read original story ...)
Has China Become the New Japan and Japan the New China?
With China’s economy struggling and squarely in Trump’s doghouse, the world’s second-largest economy could stagnate over a sustained period, like Japan’s did for decades. Conversely, Japan has shown ... ( read original story ...)
China vice premier reportedly expresses full support for 2025 Expo in Osaka
Business leaders from Japan's western region of Kansai say Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has expressed full support for next year's World Exposition in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Flagship Small Rocket Blows Up Yet Again
The engine of Japan's flagship small rocket, the Epsilon S, blew up and burst into flames during a combustion test on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Real estate worth ¥25 trillion puts Japan companies in spotlight
The hidden value of property on corporate balance sheets is a theme behind some of the biggest activist campaigns and mergers and acquisitions in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas faces real estate scrutiny
An annual report to shareholders from Tokyo Gas Co, expected this week, could be the first opportunity for Japan’s largest gas company to signal its plans for a sprawling, multi-billion dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sublime Semiconductor Supply Chain
Japan's startup scene is undergoing a dynamic transformation. With the help of a fresh surge in foreign capital, it is now emerging as an international startup hub. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unitika to exit fiber business as losses mount
OSAKA -- Japanese materials maker Unitika looks to unload its struggling fiber-related operations amid growing competition from Chinese rivals, while the company's key creditors could agree to waive ... ( read original story ...)
China shows support for Osaka Expo, vows safety for expats from Japan
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng showed support for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka and pledged to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in China as he met Wednesday with a business delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese maker of pens, notebooks and scissors tries hand at office design
OSAKA -- Kokuyo, one of Japan's biggest makers of office and school supplies, will accelerate a shift away from manufacturing under a new plan that stresses services like building renovation. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: Twin Quakes in Ishikawa and Honshu Disrupt Travel Plans
Heads up if you’re travelling in Japan! The Land of the Rising Sun was recently rattled by a pair of powerful earthquakes. On Tuesday night, 26 Nov 2024, a 6.4 magnitude tremor hit the Ishikawa prefecture, followed by a 6.2 magnitude quake near the west coast of Honshu. ( read original story ...)
20 major firms to invest in Osaka casino resort project
OSAKA--The Osaka prefectural and city governments ... Of that, 530 billion yen will be funded by the chosen business operators MGM Resorts International and Orix Corp. at about 40 percent each. ( read original story ...)
A strong quake hits Japan’s Noto region but there’s no tsunami danger
A strong earthquake has struck Japan’s north-central region of Noto that’s still recovering from a deadly quake early this year ... ( read original story ...)
A strong quake hits Japan’s Noto region but there’s no tsunami danger
A strong earthquake has struck Japan’s north-central region of Noto that’s still recovering from a deadly quake early this year ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Today: 6.4 magnitude jolt hits Japan’s Noto region, no tsunami danger issued
Earlier on 1 January 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake latest as island hit by 6.2 magnitude tremor
Japan was rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake off its western coast. ( read original story ...)