Fears over China’s economy are rising as Beijing district launches mass-testing, factory confidence drops and more British households are hit by rising costs ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates | Japan: Macron’s reelection key to G-7 unity
TOKYO — Japan welcomed the reelection of French President Emmanuel Macron as key to the unity of Group of Seven at a time when its members need to work together to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. likely discussed joint yen-buying intervention, report says
Japan and the United States likely discussed the idea of coordinated currency intervention to stem further yen falls during a bilateral finance leaders' meeting, Japanese television broadcaster TBS ... ( read original story ...)
New Articles for April Issue of “KIZUNA,” Official E-magazine of Japanese Government
The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." Four new articles, published on April 19, are outlined below. Logo: Photo: - Making a Big Leap in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to spend 6.2 trln yen for econ steps to counter oil prices – Nikkei
Japan's government plans to spend 6.2 trillion yen ($48.32 billion) to fund economic emergency measures to counter rising oil prices and inflation that boost the cost of living, the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
JOS: Japan’s one stop shop for international companies entering the market
Getting a foothold in the Japanese market can be a daunting challenge for a foreign company, big or small, and entrepreneurs. Knowing where to start can be a very difficult first step. This is where ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aging Billionaires Think They Are Indispensable. That’s a Problem.
That’s not a compliment. Market reaction was cautious, with shares closing down Friday. It’s the second time Nagamori has ousted a potential successor, having previously hired, promoted and then ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Tighter controls on the influx of counterfeit goods
Keeping in step with the recent growth of e-commerce, there has been a rapid increase in the number of cases where foreign business entities directly sell and send by mail a small amount of ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Reporter’s Travel Diary Shows New Level of Chaos at Airports
As a Travel Voice Japan reporter, I experienced many challenges in my first overseas coverage in the past two years and a half, when I went to Hawaii as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds Nine From Missing Boat, Most Unresponsive
Rescuers in Japan said Sunday they have found nine people missing from a boat that sank in frigid waters, most of them unresponsive, as the hunt for the vessel's remaining passengers continues. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms 10 dead after tourist boat sank, others still missing
TOKYO: Japan's coastguard on Sunday (Apr 24) confirmed at least 10 people were killed after a tourist boat sank in frigid waters a day earlier, with the search for others onboard continuing. "We have ... ( read original story ...)
Over 50% in Japan feel public safety has worsened in last 10 years: survey
More than 50 percent of respondents to a government survey said they feel public safety in Japan has worsened over the past 10 years, with many raising concerns about online fraud and cybercrimes, ... ( read original story ...)
Over 50% in Japan feel public safety worsened in last 10 yrs: survey
More than 50 percent of respondents to a government survey said they feel public safety in Japan has worsened over the past 10 years, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds Nine From Missing Boat, Condition Unclear
Earlier, local officials and media said those retrieved so far were unresponsive, though the exact condition of all nine was not immediately clear. Those rescued so far were being taken to medical ... ( read original story ...)
‘Squid Game’ and K-pop fuel South Korean marketing push in Japan
South Korea’s growing global pop culture presence, from boy band BTS to the television series Squid Game, is driving a new marketing push into Japan, as consumer goods companies ... ( read original story ...)
NZ leader Ardern underscores ties with Japan in first post-COVID overseas trip
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern underscored her country's "close and resilient relationship" with Japan in Tokyo on April 22 as part of her first international trip since the start of the ... ( read original story ...)