With the expo underway, the city is buzzing with people. The art scene is trying to catch some of that attention with a variety of events and initiatives this summer. ( read original story ...)
Portugal Shines as a Strategic Innovation Partner at Expo 2025 Osaka
Portugal is emerging as a key player in sustainable innovation and economic collaboration, as demonstrated by its dynamic presence at Expo 2025 Osaka. ( read original story ...)
“Sell America” is getting investors excited about Europe and Japan after years of slumber
Growth outlook for Europe is bolstered by government and defense spending. Meanwhile, Japan is at a turning point after decades of deflation. ( read original story ...)
PAL launches biggest seat sale for Singapore, Osaka routes
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering special fares on its Manila-Singapore and Manila-Osaka routes as part of its largest seat sale of the year. The ... ( read original story ...)
PAL offers discounted fares to Osaka, Singapore in Independence Day seat sale until June 15
Philippine Airlines said it is offering discounted fares on its Singapore and Osaka routes as part of its Independence Day seat sale. ( read original story ...)
Public service clerks in Osaka given choice of using fake name
Staff at municipal service counters here can now don fictitious “work names” on their badges to safeguard their privacy from hostile visitors. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs tightening rules on business visa popular among Chinese nationals
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 ...)