Nigerians attending the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama have voiced deep ... ( read original story ...)
Japan survey: 520,000 people to evacuate in advance if mega-quake alert issued
A Japanese government survey has shown that local authorities will request at least 520,000 people to evacuate for a week to brace for a potential tsunami if Nankai Trough Earthquake temporary ... ( read original story ...)
Riyadh Gathers Delegation for Saudi–Japanese Investment Forum in Osaka
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is preparing to take part in the upcoming Expo in Osaka, Japan, with a large delegation of senior officials and business leaders. As part of the event, a dedicated Saudi–Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering USD 68 billion investment target for India ahead of PM Modi’s visit: Report
The news platform stated that the new target--an update of a five-year 5 trillion yen investment goal rolled out in 2022--is intended to further spur investment at a time when the two countries are ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Footage & PR Video Collection, Offering … – Business Wire
TOKYO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are taking advantage of the logo and the slogan, "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New", in efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Kenya gets $169 million in Japan Samurai financing to boost industries
Japan will provide up to 25 billion yen ($169.42 million) in Samurai financing to Kenya that will be directed towards boosting the East African nation's vehicle assembly and energy sectors, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in August as U.S. tariffs weighed on overseas demand, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The S&P Global flash Japan ... ( read original story ...)
At least 520,000 in Japan may face advance evacuation for Nankai quake
At least 520,000 people across Japan could be asked to evacuate for a week if authorities issue a special alert that the risk of a ma ... ( read original story ...)
Global shares are mixed, while Labubu maker Pop Mart soars 12.5% in Hong Kong
Global shares are mostly lower, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars ... ( read original story ...)
The 2024 Noto Earthquake – Why Japan’s Disaster Shocked Scientists
A powerful earthquake struck Noto in 2024, leaving devastation behind and exposing how little scientists expected it. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tariff pain intensifies
Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the Finance Ministry has reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of central Tokyo
Toshiba, Fujitsu and other major Japanese manufacturers are relocating their headquarters functions from central Tokyo to elsewhere in the country in response to the spread of remote work. These moves ... ( read original story ...)
Intel gets $2 billion lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investment
Intel is getting a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group in a major vote of confidence for the troubled U.S. chipmaker in the middle of a turnaround. ( read original story ...)
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA Introducing the “MUJI room” for an … – Business Wire
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liber Hotel Osaka (located in Konohana-ku, Osaka, operated by Musashino Co., Ltd.) is joining the new "MUJI room" project launched by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd ... ( read original story ...)
Sixth-Largest Earthquake on Record Triggers Global Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group says it plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. ( read original story ...)