By contrast, the sub-index for autos/transport equipment makers dropped from minus 14 to minus 36 in April, the lowest since September 2020. Readings for electric machinery and chemicals also marked ... ( read original story ...)
Honda to invest $40B in EV technology in next 10 years
TOKYO: Japanese automaker Honda said on Tuesday it would invest nearly $40 billion into electric vehicle (EV) technology over the next decade as it works toward shifting all sales away from ... ( read original story ...)
Megathrust earthquake could decimate Metro Vancouver’s water system, says report
and the 9 magnitude Tōhoku earthquake that hit Japan in 2011. As one of the most documented mega-quakes in history, the undersea Tōhoku earthquake triggered a massive tsunami and high-profile ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why the weak yen lost its lustre for Japan Inc
The weak yen was once a cause for celebration for Japanese companies, as they could sell cars and cameras cheaper abroad and enjoyed fatter profits when earnings were brought home.These days, it's not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan at Risk of Another Power Crunch in Upcoming Winter
Japan could see yet another power crunch next winter as demand outstrips supply, according to analysis from the country’s grid coordinator. The power reserve ratio, which measures available spare ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami Alert Canceled After Big Quake Near Fukushima
A powerful earthquake strikes Off the coast of Japan. Japan says it has so far detected no abnormalities at nuclear power plants. Japan ordered new safety measures for nuclear reactors after the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda outlines strategy to forge ahead on EVs
Honda is investing 5 trillion yen ($40 billion) over the next decade in research, especially to realize a major shift to ecological electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Roki Sasaki throws 16th perfect game in Japanese big leagues
Kyodo reported that Sasaki’s father was killed in the in the earthquake, tsunami and meltdown of three nuclear reactors in March 2011 that devastated northeastern Japan. Sasaki signed with the ... ( read original story ...)
Rising Designer Tokyo James
We got to catch up with Iniye Tokyo James in Paris at the LVMH Show Room before the announcement that he was shortlisted as one of the eight finalists. ( read original story ...)
Japan humiliates EU with blueprint to cut Russia ties after ‘unforgivable war crimes’
JAPAN is scrambling to slash its energy ties with Vladimir Putin after alleged war crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine prompted it to take tougher action. ( read original story ...)
Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo: The Hibiya Line
But, lucky for you, our Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo series was made to help you with just that! Today, we’ll be looking at the Hibiya line that goes from Naka-Meguro out to Kita-Senju, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plots path to venture capital relevance
Japan, an afterthought for most big venture capital players, is plotting a big revamp of its startup ecosystem to boost its economy. ( read original story ...)
Sompo International opens Tokyo office
The firm has appointed Kenneth Reilly to lead the new branch. Sompo International has announced the opening of its Tokyo office as part of its “One Sompo” business initiatives to share best practices ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese non-life insurers suspends contracts for firms operating in Russia
The suspension comes after Russia designated Japan as ‘unfriendly’ last month. Non-life insurers in Japan have suspended undertaking new business for domestic firms operating in Russia, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms upbeat
Business sentiment among Japanese companies in Malaysia is forecast to trend positively in the second half of this year, says a survey by the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry Malaysia (Jactim). ( read original story ...)
Breaking: Earthquake of Magnitude 4.6 Hits Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar | Check Details Here
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale occurred today at 04: 13 PM at Campbell Bay of Andaman and Nicobar as said by the National Centre for Seismology(NCS). ( read original story ...)