Mitsubishi Corporation ("Mitsubishi") and UBS Group and UBS AG ("UBS") today announced the signing of a strategic transaction by a subsidiary of KKR, which is acquiring all of the outstanding shares ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders fall for first time in 5 months
Japan’s core machinery orders slipped for the first time in five months in January, a worrying sign for an economy already facing heightened pressure from the Ukraine war and high energy and raw ... ( read original story ...)
7.3-magnitude earthquake rattles Japan, triggers millions of power outages
Around two million homes across nine prefectures, including Tokyo, experienced blackouts. ( read original story ...)
LA to remove Little Tokyo encampment and fence off plaza — and homeless advocates aren’t happy about it
The city of Los Angeles on Thursday will close and fence off a Little Tokyo plaza that has become the site of a large homeless encampment during the COVID-19 pandemic — but the plan has drawn ... ( read original story ...)
LA to clear homeless encampments in Little Tokyo, sparking mixed reactions within the community
Another one of Los Angeles's big homeless encampments is about to be cleared. The decision to remove the camp in Little Tokyo has both strong support and strong opposition. The encampment in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, United States partner to send relief supplies and nonlethal aid to Ukraine
Military forces from the United States and Japan worked together to send several tons of supplies to Ukraine. A U.S. C-17 transport jet flew multiple tons of nonlethal military aid donated by Japan to ... ( read original story ...)
Business head questions reluctance of pulling out of Russian energy projects
The head of a Japanese business lobby is questioning the reluctance of Japan's government and private sector to withdraw from energy development projects in Russia's Far East. This comes after major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will work with G7 to keep Russia from tapping IMF loans-PM Kishida
Japan will work closely with G7 advanced economies to prevent Russia from tapping loans from the International Monetary Fund and other international lenders, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company 3D-prints a house in less than 24 hours
However, Japanese 3D technology company Serendix Partners has recently shown that 3D-printing can do more than just small items, specifically a spherical house that you can actually live in! Designed ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines ‘gearing up in anticipation of the Japanese market’: CEO
Hawaiian Airlines CEO discusses the opening up of tourism in Japan as well as the future prospects for the travel industry in general. ( read original story ...)
Global and Japan Cardiac Holter Monitor Market: Business Growth & Investment Opportunities, Top Companies, Share, Segments and Forecast to 2028
The latest released study has evaluated the future growth potential of the Global and Japan Cardiac Holter Monitor market and provides information and ... ( read original story ...)
Web Forum EXPO 2025 Osaka – Designing Future Society for Our Lives
JETRO hold an web forum on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. The theme of Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big bet on latest hydrogen initiatives draws scepticism | Video
Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The country is making big bets on hydrogen power to get there, but its business community remains sceptical about the technology. Michiyo Ishida ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo will not request extension of COVID-19 restrictions -Nikkei
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not request an extension of COVID-19 countermeasures scheduled to end on March 21, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. We apologize, but this video has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fashion magnate Maezawa buys ‘affectionate’ robot venture
Japanese fashion magnate Yusaku Maezawa is buying robotics startup Groove X, which makes an "affectionate" companion robot, saying on Tuesday he was drawn by its ability to "make people feel happy". ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes sanctions on 17 more Russians, including billionaire
Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on ... ( read original story ...)