The head of Japan's biggest business lobby on Tuesday urged the U.S. administration under the newly inaugurated President Donald Trum ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo’s Average Salary Crowned The Second-Highest In Western Japan Last Year
According to the report, Nintendo paid an average annual salary of 9,627,000 yen in the last fiscal year (around £51,000 / $62,000 at the current exchange rate), landing the company with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon TV Unveils New Chief, Who Warns: “Our Battle For Survival Is Reaching Its Climax”
Japanese network Nippon TV has unveiled Hiroyuki Fukuda as its new representative Director, President and COO. Fukuda assumed his role from January 1 this year. In stepping up to his new role, Fukuda ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: New Year business party in Tokyo
A New Year party is hosted by three major Japanese business organizations in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2025. ( read original story ...)
MGM partner Orix says Japan IR could outpace Macau, Singapore
Toyonori Takahashi of Japan's Orix Corporation says Japan’s first casino could outpace those in Singapore and Macau. ( read original story ...)
Japan likely to see ‘healthy growth’ through 2026: World Bank exec
In its economic forecast released Thursday, the World Bank predicted Japan's gross domestic product will grow a real 1.2% in 2025 and 0.9% in 2026. ( read original story ...)
As Japan marks Kobe quake anniversary, fears of another major disaster mount
Tremors in the Nankai Trough, south of Kobe, have increased recently as seismologists flag higher risks of a major quake in the area. ( read original story ...)
Japan: 10,006 Japanese firms go bankrupt in 2024
Storyline: Rising prices, worsening labor shortages and depreciation of yen in Japan resulted in its business failures leading to 10,006 firms going bankrupt in 2024, crossing the 10,000 mark for the ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of 6.8 Magnitude Strikes Japan Triggering Tsunamis | Vantage With Palki Sharma
Earthquake of 6.8 Magnitude Strikes Japan Triggering Tsunamis | Vantage With Palki Sharma A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering two small tsunamis. The quake, which hit at 9:19 p. ( read original story ...)
Over 95% in Japan feel impact of higher prices: BOJ survey
More than 95% of people in Japan feel prices have increased over the past year, a survey by the Bank of Japan has shown. The share of respondents who felt higher prices compared with a year before ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Fears A Catastrophic Nankai Megathrust Earthquake Is Likely To Hit In Next 30 Years
Geologists don't have a crystal ball that can foresee future earthquakes, but seismic specialists in the Japanese government believe that the odds of a big one are creeping upwards. According to Japan's Earthquake Research Committee, ( read original story ...)
From Survivors to Victims: Disaster-Related Deaths After Noto Earthquake
One year since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, over 270 people have died from disaster-related secondary causes. Poor conditions at emergency shelters and lack of healthcare are among the contributing factors. ( read original story ...)
On This Day, Jan. 17: Kobe, Japan, earthquake kills thousands
On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open lower as investors await a slew of China data
China is slated to report its industrial output and retail sales data for December, as well as fourth quarter GDP. ( read original story ...)
Shionogi Receives Award Through BARDA’s Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle to Advance Long-Acting Formulation of S-892216, an Antiviral for COVID-19 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in …
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; Chief Executive Officer: Isao Teshirogi, Ph.D.; hereafter “Shionogi”) announced Shionogi Inc., a ... ( read original story ...)