The briefing was conducted on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual general conference in Vienna. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s rice prices hit record high for August
Shoppers in Japan have been facing rice shortages at retailers as the average wholesale price rose sharply in August to its highest level for the month. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Firms Pay Lip Service to TSE’s Reform Plan: Nissay
Nippon Life Insurance Co., one of Japan’s largest institutional investors, said that less than a third of domestic companies that had complied with the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s request for disclosure of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade deficit grows while both imports, exports fall short of forecasts
TOKYO (AP) — Japan posted a trade deficit for a second straight month in August, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday, despite signs of sluggish consumer spending that weighed on imports. Japan’s trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports slow sharply, machinery orders shrink in blow to economic recovery
Japan's export growth slowed sharply in August as shipments to the U.S. dropped for the first time in three years, while machinery orders unexpectedly shrank in July in a worrying sign for an economy ... ( read original story ...)
SBC Medical Group Holdings and Pono Capital Two Announce Completion of Business Combination and Schedule to Begin Trading on the Nasdaq
SBC Medical Group Holdings and Pono Capital Two Announce Completion of Combination and Schedule to Begin Trading on the Nasdaq ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro Considers a Shareholder Benefits Program
Tokyo Metro Co. may create a shareholder benefits program to encourage individual investors to hold its stock for the long term, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan hails record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are becoming increasingly popular with ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven parent company’s new security rating won’t affect a buyout, Japan’s finance minister says
The change prompted speculation among some market participants that Seven & i was attempting to better defend itself from a potential takeover by Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard ... ( read original story ...)
PAL to restart Cebu-Osaka nonstop flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Friday it is relaunching its nonstop flights between Mactan-Cebu and Osaka Kansai on Dec. 22, 2024. It said the strategic move represents a significant expansion of the ... ( read original story ...)
PAL brings back Cebu-Osaka flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will resume its nonstop flights between Cebu and Osaka in December, just in time for the Christmas surge in air travel. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven Store Operator Seven & i Reclassified Under Japan’s Investment Rules: What Does It Mean For $39B Couche-Tard Deal?
Along with other additions, the list included the much-talked-about Seven & i Holdings Co. (OTC:SVNDF) (OTC:SVNDY). See Also: Retail Sales Rise 0.1% In August, More Than Expected, Boosting Odds Of ... ( read original story ...)
Most markets up ahead of Fed but Tokyo hit by strong yen
Most Asian and European markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard tests Japan’s foreign investment reforms with 7-Eleven bid
Japanese merger experts believe the Circle K owner has a fighting chance at success in its bid for Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Most Asian markets up ahead of Fed but Tokyo hit by strong yen
Most Asian markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Japan tap alumni amid talent shortage
Companies in Japan are increasingly reaching out to their former employees to cope with labor shortages and explore new business prospects. ( read original story ...)