The leaders of India and Japan pledged Thursday to strengthen economic ties, as cross-border dealmaking picks up between the two Asian nations. ( read original story ...)
Why earthquakes of similar magnitude can have very different outcomes
Venezuela and Japan were both rocked by powerful earthquakes on June 24, but why did one suffer widespread destruction while the other escaped with limited damage? ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes south of Japan
Just last week, a strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan in Iwate prefecture on the main island of Honshu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is waiting for the next big earthquake – and their emergency bag wasn’t ready
In Tokyo, a family checks their earthquake emergency bag after reading Japan’s official disaster guide. With a 70% chance of a major Tokyo earthquake within 30 years, they realize their kit is far ... ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Iwate Prefecture
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Iwate Prefecture on Wednesday evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Mood Hits 8-Year High, Builds Case for BOJ Rate Hikes
Japanese business mood climbed to an eight-year high and corporate inflation expectations rose to record levels, a quarterly survey showed, underlining the economy's resilience to the Middle East ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood improves despite Middle East war, BOJ survey shows
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Big Japanese manufacturers' sentiment improved in the three months to June to levels unseen since 2018, a closely watched survey showed on Wednesday, a sign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s manufacturer mood improves to highest level since 2018
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers rose to the highest level since 2018 and inflation expectations climbed, supporting the Bank of Japan’s stance to keep raising interest rates. The business ... ( read original story ...)
Spate of earthquakes from Venezuela to Japan: Here’s how the ‘ring of fire’ keeps the world on edge
Venezuela is reeling from the after effects of two devastating earthquakes. However, countries like Japan, Philippines and Nicaragua were also struck by major earthquakes last week. This has brought to focus the major seismic zone of 'Pacific Ring of Fire'. ( read original story ...)
Kioxia shareholders urge chipmaker to share profits with employees as Korean bonus battle spills into Japan
Korean giants like SK hynix and Samsung Electronics have faced demands for bigger bonuses as the global chip boom fuels record profits. Now their Japanese counterparts are under the same pressure, the ... ( read original story ...)
Watch | CCTV shows building bouncing as 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan
CCTV footage from Fujiyoshida City showed the building moving violently from side to side as parts of its outer wall broke loose and fell onto the road ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes rock Venezuela, Japan, Afghanistan within days. Are they connected?
Since last Wednesday, the world has seen an increase in seismic activity — seven in five days. First, there were the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, which have killed over 1,400 people. This was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces series of earthquakes, heightening public concern
Recent Earthquake Activity in Japan The recent tremors in Japan have once again raised alarms among the populace. A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck the northern region ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, Meteorological Agency warns of more quakes may follow, will Mount Fuji erupt?
Earthquake today: Japan is prone to quakes and tsunami. A series of quakes have hit lately, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck on Thursday in the area close to Sunday's quake. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 rattled northeastern Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the latest in a series of major temblors hitting the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Strong 5.6 quake shakes Yamanashi, bullet trains stopped
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Yamanashi and nearby prefectures in Japan on Friday evening. No tsunami threat was issued, but bullet train services were suspended for safety checks and officials ... ( read original story ...)