Defense contractors are reaping the benefits through increased profits from the government’s plan to sharply increase related expenditures in the five years through fiscal 2027. ( read original story ...)
Japanese foreign equity purchases in April hit 20-year high on global market volatility
Japanese investors sharply ramped up their overseas equity purchases in April, shifting away from bonds as they rebalanced portfolios amid global market volatility triggered by U.S. tariffs, and ... ( read original story ...)
Liongate Re cat bond on-track for ~$100m Japan quake & German parametric quake limit
We understand the target remains for up to $100 million of collateralized reinsurance limit from the new Liongate Re DAC catastrophe bond that will ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets poised to mostly rise over optimism of de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions
Asia-Pacific markets are set to mostly rise Monday over optimism that U.S.-China trade tensions could de-escalate following the superpowers' talks in Switzerland over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
From sex toys to cherry-blossom KitKats, Japan’s Don Quijote thrives as tourists ‘hunt’ for quirky bargains
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, ... ( read original story ...)
QUAKE-HIT JAPANESE CITY WAJIMA STRUGGLES FOR RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
Wajima, a picturesque tourist town in Japan, is facing significant devastation following the country's strongest earthquake in 13 years. The 7.6 magnitude earthquake, which struck on New Year's Day, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Ishiba reiterates call to eliminate all tariffs with US
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said ‘discussions have gradually come together,’ and Tokyo’s relationship with US President Donald Trump is ‘surprisingly good’. ( read original story ...)
Japan will stand its ground, demanding the abolition of auto tariffs: Ishiba
The U.S. is an important market for the Japanese automobile industry, accounting for about 20% of its total car exports in terms of volume and about 30% in terms of value. ( read original story ...)
‘Treasure hunt’: tourists boost sales at Japan’s Don Quijote stores
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government steps in to keep ‘sento’ bathhouses alive
TOKYO -- As Japan's traditional bathhouses, or sento, face a wave of closures across Tokyo, the metropolitan government is launching initiatives to help find new ownership and to assist with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan March real wages dip, consumer spending up
Japanese real wages decreased for a third consecutive month in March, squeezed by relentless inflation although consumer spending beat expectations, government data showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Alaska Airlines set to debut Seattle-Tokyo nonstop flight
The launch of Alaska's nonstop flight to Tokyo marks a significant milestone for the carrier, which is building an international hub out of the Pacific Northwest. Thursday, May 29, 2025 Women Who Lead ... ( read original story ...)
Rice planting starts at quake-hit Shiroyone Senmaida in Japan’s Noto Peninsula
Farmers and volunteers started planting rice on Saturday at terraced paddies on the coast of the Noto Peninsula, central Japan, which were hit by a powerful earthquake and torrential downpours last ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Kicks off
On May 8, Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan (Beijing Week) officially kicked off under the theme 'Beautiful Beijing Shining at the Expo.' The event attracted over 100 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby head warns of fallout from US tariffs
The head of Japan's largest business lobby on Wednesday expressed concern over weakening corporate sentiment at home amid fears that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic targets 10,000 job cuts worldwide
TOKYO: Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said on Friday (May 9) it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability. The cuts, ... ( read original story ...)