Category: BUSINESS

Rakuten announced this week it had received approval from the Japanese government to enter the mobile network operator business. Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is branching out. Following an announcement of a new partnership with Walmart to launch an ... ( read original story ...)

SHINTO, Japan (Reuters) - Japanese engineer Masaaki Nagumo had always ... “I think this can be turned into a business opportunity,” Nagumo, 44, told Reuters, noting the popularity of the iconic series that has spawned movies, manga, video games and ... ( read original story ...)

THE Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is pleased to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 12th Japan International Manga Award. Interested participants must submit a completed entry form and two hard copies of their original manga work ... ( read original story ...)

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) announced its support for the Tokyo Declaration on Patient Safety, which was put forward by Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom at the Third Global Ministerial Summit on ... ( read original story ...)

She stunned at promotional appearances in Japan over the past few days. But it seems the trip has come to an end. Bella Hadid was spotted landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. The 21-year-old model was a vision in an all white get-up ... ( read original story ...)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's business depends almost entirely on selling ads targeted ... Asia cautious about possible Trump rethink on trade deal TOKYO (AP) — Japan, Australia and New Zealand are reacting cautiously after President Donald Trump signaled ... ( read original story ...)

There are no certainties in sport, as in life, but even the bumbling Blues should have all the firepower they need to take care of business in Tokyo. Last year's epic failure should serve as a reminder, too, that the Blues must do more than just turn up ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO—In some ways, Hisako Akitani’s videogame store was just another small family business that closed when its owners got older and tired of fighting the internet. Yet when Ms. Akitani stood behind her shop counter for the last time on a recent ... ( read original story ...)

and attend a lunch on financial services and green finance with the Governor of Tokyo and members of the Tokyo business community to discuss trade and investment opportunities as the UK prepares to leave the EU. The Minister will also attend the annual ... ( read original story ...)

While North American investors have traditionally perceived environmental, social and governance factors as a way of injecting personal philosophy into business practices, Japan’s business community has recently — and suddenly — begun to implement ... ( read original story ...)

Sam Rainsy, whose Cambodia National Rescue Party has been banned and opposition activists harassed, says he's hopeful that Japan and its business community can send a message to Prime Minister Hun Sen that he needs to restore democracy or face isolation. ( read original story ...)

Japan is cautiously welcoming President Donald Trump's request ... The move could hurt Midwestern farmers, many of whom are strong supporters of the president. 11:19 a.m. An array of business executives are expressing alarm to federal lawmakers Thursday ... ( read original story ...)

Scientists found a deposit of rare-earth minerals off the coast of Japan. It could be a huge boon to the country's economy. Because China has tightly controlled the world's supply of these minerals — which are used in everything from smartphones to ... ( read original story ...)

Casino operators in Japan will be fined up to ¥500 million ($4.7 million) if they are found to have obtained their business licenses through fraudulent means, under legislation to be submitted to the Diet this month. The penalty is included in legislation ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Life Science Week provides a unique platform for the creation of new business opportunities in the field of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as well as focusing world attention on Japan's leading-edge medical technologies. Entrance is free of ... ( read original story ...)