Japan’s Nikkei index slipped on Monday, snapping a nine-day winning streak, as investors locked in profits ahead of the fiscal year-end this week. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try ... ( read original story ...)
Japex bases business plan on keeping Russian Sakhalin-1 energy stake
The head of oil and gas developer Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (Japex) said its new mid- and long-term business plan, unveiled on Monday, was based on an assumption that it would keep its stake in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.23 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.23 percent at 28,084.08 on Monday, while the broader Topix gained 0.04 percent at 1,982.29. TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood forecast to log first decline in 7 quarters
Economists are predicting the Bank of Japan's upcoming business sentiment report will show the first decline in seven quarters at large companies. Soaring costs of raw materials in the wake of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM in Delhi Creating supply chains!
Dr D K Giri Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Delhi to attend the 14th India-Japan summit. Notably, this was his first visit abroad after taking over as head of the Government. Since that ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has hit northern Japan. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was in Hokkaido prefecture, and the focus was at a depth of 58.4 km. The hit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby aims to create boom in “unicorn” firms
Japan's largest business lobby has crafted an ambitious proposal to increase the number of so-called "unicorn companies," or unlisted startups valued at more than $1 billion, 10-fold over five years ... ( read original story ...)
Consul General: In a Time of Strained Supply Chains, Japan Remains Focused on Global Growth
Japan’s economy is not unfamiliar with crises. Just over a decade ago, the country faced an unprecedented disruption when the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami not only killed more than 15,000 people, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake knocks out power plants, public asked to reduce usage
Japan's government has alerted the population of potential blackouts caused by low power supplies after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating elec ... ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive and Suzuki to Collaborate on Business and Technology of Flying Cars
SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) jointly announced on March 22 a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars (*). SkyDrive is a ... ( read original story ...)
Rahm Emanuel’s forceful style gets unexpected welcome in Japan
The ex-mayor with a reputation for butting heads appears to be causing less friction than during his eight tumultuous years in City Hall. ( read original story ...)
FY2021 JETRO Survey on Business Conditions for Japanese Companies Operating Overseas (North America) | News & Updates – Japan External Trade Organization – JETRO
With the reopening of the economy, earnings of Japanese companies operating in North America are expected to improve. Companies that have their sights set on business expansion in the next one to two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi signs government supply pact for pill to fight COVID
Japan's Shionogi & Co has signed a basic agreement with the government to supply an oral COVID-19 treatment it is now developing, the firm said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck off the coast of Japan’s eastern Fukushima prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said Friday. The agency said the quake took place 50 ... ( read original story ...)
The Details Matter: Episode #129 Japan Business Mastery
Japan Business Mastery “The Devil Is In The Detail” saying, reflects ancient wisdom about taking careful notice of small things. E-mail surges, flat surfaces groaning under the weight of paper, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March economy report flags inflation risk from Ukraine war
Japan needs to closely watch downside economic risks from rapid commodity inflation caused by the war in Ukraine and its disruption to the global energy supplies, the government said in a monthly ... ( read original story ...)