People wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walk in the central business district in Melbourne ... Kanagawa prefecture, near Tokyo, Thursday, July 23, 2020. A ... ( read original story ...)
Q & A: Kumiko Zimmerman, The First Japanese Woman To Own And Operate A Tequila Company
Don Sueños has not only garnered attention for its high-quality tequila, but also for its dedication to charitable causes. ( read original story ...)
ZS Opens Osaka Office to Strengthen its Japanese Client Service and Access to Top Talent
"We have been serving clients in the Osaka region for several years now. The investment in the new office will help us continue building on our business expansion and growth strategy, solidifying our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s domestic travel campaign gets off to rocky start
TOKYO -- A controversial Japanese campaign to promote domestic travel kicked off Wednesday, but the demand outlook remains dim going into a four-day holiday weekend as Tokyo and now Osaka grapple ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Olympic sports count cost without Tokyo 2020
“TTA completely overhauled its business model and that model has stacked up during ... Paradoxically, the postponement of Tokyo 2020 and the global lockdown has even seen a financial windfall for some ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Brand New Bullet Train Is Earthquake-Proof
Japan began running a brand new bullet-train model earlier this month.New trains are always in development for Japan's high-speed Shinkansen system.The N700S has a first-of-its-kind battery power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan promises to ease no-entry restrictions on foreign residents stranded abroad
Critics say the ban on foreign residents returning to Japan has undermined investment and created a second-class status. ( read original story ...)
Vancouver rocked by 5.4 magnitude earthquake just hours after Alaska is hit with huge 7.2 tremours
A MASSIVE 5.4 magnitude earthquake has rocked the west coast of Canada hours after Alaska was shaken by 7.8 mega-tremors. The major shaker erupted around 155 miles (250km) west of Vancouver Island ... ( read original story ...)
Flash Japan PMI Shows Severe Downturn Persisting Into July
Flash Japan PMI rises from 40.8 to 43.9 in July but signals further steep drop in output. Downturn remains broad-based despite easing COVID-19 measures. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Games can be a symbol of global unity over hardship, says governor
While the Tokyo Metropolitan Government continues its fight against ... A Division of NBCUniversal Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lifts View of Economy Again, But Says Situation Still Grim
Japan’s government upgraded its assessment of the economy in July for a second month, saying conditions are picking up even as they remain severe amid reopening from coronavirus shutdowns. ( read original story ...)
Japan raises economic view for second month, but wary over virus resurgence
Japan's government slightly raised its economic view for a second straight month in July, though authorities conceded that the situation remained severe in light of a renewed spike in coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s travel ban has hit 85% of European businesses there: trade lobby
Japan's travel ban to stop the spread of the coronavirus has hit a majority of European firms in the country and could prompt those businesses to rethink their future in the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crowdfunding Firms Report Surge in Business During Pandemic
Japanese crowdfunding companies said they have enjoyed a surge in business during the pandemic-induced economic havoc, as they quickly connect cash-strapped firms to people keen to donate, lend or ... ( read original story ...)
From sports gear to flying cars, Mizuno hits all fields
OSAKA -- A mysterious pair of sneakers created ... "At this point, there's no knowing what new business will contribute [to earnings], or how much," President Akito Mizuno told Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July factory activity extends declines into third quarter as demand sags: PMI
Japan's factory activity contracted for a 15th straight month in July, indicating the economic pain from the coronavirus crisis extended into the third quarter of the year as hopes for a quick global ... ( read original story ...)