Nippon Steel Corp. will need to pass on the sharp cost increases for inputs like iron ore and coking coal “promptly and fairly,” Takahiro Mori, executive vice president of Japan’s biggest steelmaker, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has improved earthquake safety, report says, but thousands of lives still at risk
The next major earthquake to strike Tokyo would likely kill more than 6,000 people, injure another 93,000 and leave 4.5 million without shelter, according to a government report. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida pledges to restart idled nuclear power plants
Japanese prime minister’s remarks come after Ukraine war highlighted country’s reliance on Russian oil and gas. ( read original story ...)
There’s good and bad inflation, and Japan is experiencing bad inflation, says food company
Europe may need to have supply restrictions to combat energy shortages, says BofA's Francisco Blanch Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more ... ( read original story ...)
Ismail Sabri meets top Japanese business leaders in Tokyo
TOKYO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob met top Japanese business leaders in a private business session on Friday morning to explore their potential further interest in Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
BOJ discloses steps on climate change in business report
The Bank of Japan included information on measures it is taking to combat climate change, such as figures on its energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, as part of its annual business report released ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will reopen to group tours on June 10
Currently, Japan allows up to 10,000 international arrivals per day, a number that includes Japanese citizens, foreign students and business travelers. The move more broadly paves the way for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to restart idled nuclear power plants, says its prime minister
Japan will take steps to restart idled nuclear power plants to maximize nuclear power to stabilize energy prices and supply, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. ( read original story ...)
Ismail meets top Japanese business leaders in Tokyo
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob with Rohm Wako Co Ltd founder Yosuke Yoshioka at the private business session meeting in Tokyo today. (Bernama pic) (Bernama pic) TOKYO: Prime Minister Ismail Sabri ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest steel company warns of more price rises in blow to car, appliance makers
Japan’s biggest steelmaker has warned it will push through more price rises, in a blow to car makers and machinery industries already grappling with surging costs. Nippon Steel will need to pass on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan key partners to protect regional peace: Lee and Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his visiting Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong pledged to work together to preserve regional peace and stability at their summit on Thursday (May 26). ( read original story ...)
BOJ Kuroda says Japan inflation to stay around 2% for a year
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday the country's core consumer inflation will likely remain around the central bank's 2% target for 12 months unless energy prices drop sharply. ( read original story ...)
Nippon Steel sees seamless pipe business back in profit thanks to increased gas drilling
Nippon Steel Corp, the world's No.5 steelmaker, expects its seamless pipe business will return to a profit this year from a loss last year as gas drilling activity is on the rise to meet higher demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow in foreign tourists from June 10
Japan will allow foreign tourists on package tours from June 10, reopening tourism, suspended for more than two years after the pandemic gripped the globe. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to resume tourism in June; only packaged tour for now
Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing tight pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
COVID and freedom in Japan vs. America | Column
More than 1 million have died from COVID in the US. In Japan? Just over 30,000. Here are a few thoughts on that. ( read original story ...)