Tokyo mulls raising investment threshold for business manager permits amid concerns it is an 'easy route' to permanent residency Japan is considering increasing the minimum investment threshold for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes 80% cut in 298,000 death toll for potential megaquake in Nankai Trough
Measures include fortifying homes and fire safety installations, as well as building more embankments and emergency shelters. ( read original story ...)
Long-term damage from Nankai Trough megaquake estimated to be $10 trillion
Japanese experts estimate that long-term economic damage from an anticipated massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough off Japan's Pacific coast could reach 1,466 trillion yen, or about 10 trillion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marelli files for Chapter 11 as debt workout plan stalls
TOKYO -- Japanese auto parts maker Marelli Holdings announced Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection through a U.S. court, after negotiations for a private debt workout ... ( read original story ...)
Owners of damaged downtown L.A. businesses still support the protesters, just not the ‘hoodlums’
Downtown shopkeepers began to assess the damage Tuesday following the violence and destruction over the course of four days of protests. ( read original story ...)
Asia shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal
Asian shares are trading higher after China and the U.S. said they have a framework for following up on the trade truce reached last month in Geneva. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Economic Nationalism and the Seven & i Holdings Takeover
At issue is not only the future of one of Japan’s most recognizable retail giants, but also the extent to which Tokyo’s economic nationalism will prevent majority foreign ownership of Japanese firms. ( read original story ...)
Truck units of Toyota and Daimler reach merger deal, first announced two years ago
The truck divisions of Japan's Toyota and Daimler of Germany have agreed to merge to work together in vehicle development, procurement and production. ( read original story ...)
Potential Nankai Trough megaquake fatality estimate 300,000, Japan plans to keep it under 60,000, an 80% reduction
Japan aims to reduce the projected death toll from a potential Nankai Trough megaquake by 80 per cent and cut structural damage by 50 per cent over the next decade. The government is reviewing disaste ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is not doing enough to avoid ‘toilet panic’ in disasters
Soon after a powerful earthquake devastated Japan's Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day 2024, councilor Tsuyoshi Yamahana heard about th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to target 80% reduction of likely megaquake death toll in 10 years
The target will be included in a new basic plan for promoting disaster prevention measures, which is expected to be adopted in early July. ( read original story ...)
Japan targets 80% reduction in death toll from projected Nankai Trough megaquake
Japan aims to reduce the projected death toll from a potential Nankai Trough megaquake by 80 per cent and cut structural damage by 50 per cent over the next decade. The government is reviewing disaste ... ( read original story ...)
Megaquake scare in Japan, Philippines boosts air power: 7 Asia highlights
From fears of a megaquake in Japan to South Korea's new president, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting We have selected seven stories from the SCMP's coverage of Asia over the ... ( read original story ...)
Punishment Revealed For Referee Who Stole Money Meant For Earthquake Victims
A referee who was caught red-handed stealing money earmarked for victims of a catastrophic earthquake has been punished severely. Last month it was reported that a high-ranking referee within the ... ( read original story ...)
This little-known town just a few kilometres from Tokyo nestled between mountains and forests of giant cedars is a must-visit in Japan
While all the noise and business of Tokyo can sometimes get your head a-spinning, there are towns in the surrounding area that offer a quieter interlude. ( read original story ...)
Can Japan hold on to its ‘indispensable’ companies?
Japanese materials and equipment suppliers, such as JSR, Advantest and Tokyo Electron, are indispensable cogs in the semiconductor supply chain. Deep inside data centres, smartphones and aeroplanes, ... ( read original story ...)