JTOWER Inc. ("JTOWER") and NTT DOCOMO, INC. ("DOCOMO") jointly announced today that they have decided to form a capital and business alliance ("the Capital and Business Alliance") with the aim of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan working on release of oil reserves after US request – sources
Japanese officials are working on ways to get around restrictions on releasing national reserves of crude oil in tandem with other major economies to dampen prices, four government sources with ... ( read original story ...)
A lesson drawn from Japan-style economic stagnation
However, Japan, with its shrinking population and waning business competitiveness, is unlikely to recover to its pre-pandemic economic size if the government fails to address the structural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to end higher, COVID-19 concerns cap gains
Japan's Nikkei share average gave up losses to close higher on Monday as investors bought cheaper stocks, while concerns on return of COVID-19 restrictions in Europe capped gains. TOKYO, Nov 22 ... ( read original story ...)
From Bathhouses to Fisheries, Hidden Inflation Is Creeping Across Japan
Japan’s official inflation rate looks modest by global standards. But hidden behind the headline figure are dramatic price gains in some key items, including energy. Gasoline pr ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks track Dow lower, chip shares limit fall
Japanese stocks fell on Monday, tracking the Dow's losses at the end of last week amid renewed coronavirus concerns, while chip-related shares followed their U.S. peers higher. By Junko Fujita TOKYO, ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.1 just reported 69 km southeast of Toba, Japan
Just 12 minutes ago, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Toba, Toba-shi, Mie, Japan. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Sunday, November 21st, 2021, at 5:11 pm local time, at a great depth ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey in Tokyo! 4 Places For Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo and Takeout For 2021
Being a cosmopolitan city, Tokyo has plenty of chic joints serving authentic, wholesome Thanksgiving dinners, lunches, and more! From fancy, high-class restaurants to cozy, casual eateries, and even a ... ( read original story ...)
Enuit LLC completes additional functionality for system integration with SAP for LNG at Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in Tokyo
Enuit LLC announced today that the ENTRADE integration with SAP at Mitsui & Co. Ltd. has been gone live supporting Mitsui’s LNG business ... ( read original story ...)
Dr. Parissa Hagiharian, Professor of International Management, Sophia University: Episode #77 Japan’s Top Business Interviews
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Japan unleashes record stimulus package, bucking global tapering trend
Japan unveiled a record $490 billion spending package on Friday to cushion the economic blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, bucking a global trend towards withdrawing crisis-mode stimulus measures and ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki Shi, Honshu-miyagi-ken, Japan
Just 11 minutes ago, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki Shi, Honshu-miyagi-ken, Japan. The tremor was recorded early morning on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 5:07 am ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils record $490bn stimulus to boost Covid recovery
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record $490bn stimulus for the world’s third-largest economy yesterday as he looks to shore up the country’s patchy pandemic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan looking to pay at least half of the setup costs of chip plants
The country's prime minister says his government will keep looking to attract semiconductor makers to set up production facilities there. ( read original story ...)
LX eyeing Japan for business expansion
LX Group's system semiconductor design company, LX Semicon, is accelerating its business expansion in Japan with the establishment of its third overseas corporate entity. According to the industry, LX ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils record US$490 billion stimulus to boost pandemic recovery
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record US$490 billion stimulus for the world's third-largest economy on Friday (Nov 19) as he looks to shore up the country's patchy pandemic ... ( read original story ...)