LONG-TIME international partners of Davao City and Mindanao, Japan and the United States, have expressed their support and sympathies to communities devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani Province on June 8, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
By Mariko Katsumura and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pursuing biggest fiscal shake-up since World War II, Finance Minister Katayama says
Japan is undertaking its biggest budget reform since World War II, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, as the government balances fiscal discipline with the need to tackle inflation, economic unce ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 GDP revised lower to 1.8%; weak business spending clouds outlook
Japan’s economy grew at a slower-than-estimated annualised rate of 1.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 as business investment contracted, while rising energy costs linked to the West Asia confli ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami advisory after major PH quake
TOKYO — Japanese authorities issued a tsunami advisory on Monday along swathes of its Pacific coast after a major earthquake off the Philippines. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that tsunamis of ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warning in Japan & Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, triggering a tsunami alert in the nearby region. ( read original story ...)
Studies warn of megaquakes hitting northern, southern Japan
Once-in-centuries megaquakes that release enormous amounts of energy and can spawn devastating tsunami are becoming increasingly likely in Japan, according to scientific papers. ( read original story ...)
Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel
Japanese homemaker Maki Watanabe carefully pours into a plastic bottle the oil she used to cook her deep-fried aubergines, doing her part in her Tokyo kitchen for a national effort to ramp up ... ( read original story ...)
Cyber and supply chain risks reshaping Japan’s business landscape
Aon plc released the Japan findings of its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey. The survey reveals that Japanese businesses are navigating a complex landscape marked by persistent cyber threats, supply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new growth strategy to promote overseas investment
The Japanese government’s new growth strategy, due to be adopted this summer, will feature a plan to promote overseas investment by the country’s public and private sectors, it was learned Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Keidanren chief calls for boosting Japan’s growth potential
Yoshinobu Tsutsui says the country needs to build an 'investment-driven economy' through corporate capital spending, research and development investment and wage hikes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new seafloor record could sharpen megathrust earthquake warnings in Nankai Trough
Off the southern coast of Japan, the Philippine Sea Plate lies underneath the Japanese mainland. The locked tectonic plates threaten to unleash a catastrophic megathrust earthquake, likely within the ... ( read original story ...)
Centel expands in Japan with Osaka hotel
SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) is capitalising on the growing Japanese tourism sector with the launch of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, its second hotel in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
What Is Keiretsu? Explore Japanese Business Networks and Their Impact
Learn how Keiretsu networks in Japan promote collaboration, efficiency, and innovation among independent firms with cross-shareholdings. ( read original story ...)
Boston Consulting Group exec urges Japan to clarify purpose of investment
Reiko Akiike, co-chair of Boston Consulting Group Japan, says she has strong expectations for investment in areas including AI, semiconductors and quantum technology. ( read original story ...)
Salesforce Japan to focus on helping firms deploy AI effectively
Salesforce Japan's CEO said firms often have fragmented systems in which data is scattered across departments, making it difficult for AI to access and use information efficiently. ( read original story ...)