The Japanese government said Tuesday it will request companies operating bullet trains to accelerate construction work to boost the e ... ( read original story ...)
In first, court rules Tokyo’s order to cut business hours amid COVID spread was ‘illegal’
The Tokyo District Court ruled Monday that the metropolitan government’s decision to order the Global-Dining Inc. restaurant chain to reduce its business hours last year due to the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
JETRO’s U.S.-Japan Business Platform “J-Bridge” to Expand Support Services to the Digital Sector and Host Webinar on Smart Cities
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will host a webinar on the topic of "Smart City" technologies to celebrate the expansion of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nomura targets up to 90% jump in core pretax income in 3 years
Nomura Holdings Inc , Japan's biggest brokerage and investment bank, said on Tuesday it is targetting an up to 90% jump in pretax income in three years as it plans to beef up digital and advisory ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Robot Dominance
Japan’s economic growth moderated after the impact of two oil shocks and trade tensions with the US shifted the calculus of business leaders, but it was nonetheless an era of opportunity for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court rules COVID-19 business order illegal
A Japanese court has ruled a local government broke the law by ordering a restaurant chain to shorten its business hours to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
AirTrunk ‘strengthens’ Japan presence with second Tokyo hyperscale data centre
Hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk is strengthening its presence in Japan, with plans to build a new 110+ megawatt (MW) hyperscale data centre in West Tokyo, named AirTrunk TOK2 (TOK2). TOK2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese expat is marking 10 years of ‘SuiJoh’ brand made in Cambodia
Founded in 2012 by Japanese entrepreneur Yusuke Asano, SuiJoh is a modern shop that designs high-quality custom apparel and accessories which are handmade by Cambodian tailors. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Why are there so few women in top managerial roles?
Despite decades of promises that women would have the chance to "shine" in Japan's corporate and political worlds, the country lags behind other industrialized nations in gender equality. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms’ net profit in Jan.-March falls 41.3% on cost hikes
The total net profit of listed companies in Japan dropped 41.3 percent to 4.94 trillion yen ($38.34 billion) in the January to March period from the previous quarter, reflecting the surge in raw ... ( read original story ...)
Reuters hires The Verge’s Byford to cover markets in Tokyo
Reuters has hired Sam Byford to cover markets out of its Tokyo bureau. He will start next week. Byford has been at The Verge for the past 10 years, most recently as a senior editor. ( read original story ...)
Japan Smart City Market Global Size, Growth Insight, Trends, Industry Regional Forecast To 2022-2027
The Japan smart city Market held a market value of USD 44,851.2 Million in 2021 and is forecasted to reach USD 93,718.9 Million by the year 2027. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan needs to invest $1.2 trln in decarbonisation over 10 yrs- industry ministry
Japan's public and private sectors will need to invest a total of 150 trillion yen ($1.2 trillion) in decarbonisation over the next 10 years to help achieve the nation's ambitious goal of becoming ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake: Two dead after Japan hit by tremor
A powerful earthquake that hit north-east Japan left at least two people dead and 160 injured, officials said, but caused relatively minor damage. Two million homes initially lost power and a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms’ net profit in Q1 down 41.3 pct on cost hikes
The total net profit of listed companies in Japan shed 413 percent to stand at 494 trillion yen 3834 billion US dollars in the ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake measuring 6.3 jolts area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami warning issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there may be small swelling of the water but there was no danger of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)