ROME/TOKYO, Jun 29 2017 (IPS) - Why and how should the media report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an engaging way? Can the SDGs deliver global development? And what are the role and challenges of business leadership in advancing these goals? ( read original story ...)
Markets bet Abe will ‘pull stimulus from a hat’ if Tokyo election stings
Investors believe a setback for Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Sunday's Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, seen as a bellwether for national politics, would spur him to act to boost the economy. Japanese shares .MIJP00000PUS have risen more ... ( read original story ...)
Cheese, please: Japan, EU said near agreement on trade pact
Japan and the European Union are rushing to finalize an agreement on easing barriers between their huge economies to help counter the backlash against free trade by U.S. President Donald Trump. The two sides hope to have a deal before the Group of 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable Development: Is Media –and the Business- Doing Enough?
ROME/TOKYO, Jun 29 2017 (IPS) - Why and how should the media report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an engaging way? Can the SDGs deliver global development? And what are the role and challenges of business leadership in advancing these goals? ( read original story ...)
Japan and Europe are racing to agree a big free trade deal
While President Trump talks tough on trade, Europe and Japan are getting on with business. Negotiators from the European Union and Japan say they're close to striking a major free trade agreement that could jump-start talks for other potential deals. ( read original story ...)
The Best Ramen in Tokyo
He notes: “In the winter, they serve hot Tantanmen, and in the summer, they serve it cold.” In business since 1992, Tonchin is a pioneer of Tokyo tonkotsu ramen—which includes such ingredients as chicken and vegetables in the broth, in addition to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, EU press ahead on free trade pact to counter US protectionism
TOKYO: Japanese and European Union negotiators meeting in Tokyo aim to reach a free trade deal that would stand against a protectionist tide threatening the global economy, and make the United States think twice over pursuing inward-looking policies. ( read original story ...)
Japan is so worried about North Korea’s missiles, there’s a waiting list for bomb shelters
People in Japan have been rushing to buy nuclear bomb shelters and air purifiers because of a fear that North Korea may launch a missile attack without notice. Now the country's suppliers are struggling to keep up with demand, forcing people onto a waiting ... ( read original story ...)
Yakuza aim for ‘private army’ business model in bid to go legit
There has been growing concern among Japanese companies and organisations doing business in some parts of the region about the safety of their staff, particularly after seven members of the Japan International Cooperation Agency were killed in an attack by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan casts a wider net with its latest fintech initiatives
Japan's fintech efforts have largely focused on blockchain ... Sarah Kocianski, senior research analyst for BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, has compiled a detailed report on fintech profitability that: Explains why the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese airbag maker Takata files for bankruptcy, gets Chinese backing
Japan’s Takata Corp , the firm at the center of the auto ... Jason Luo, president and CEO of KSS, said in a statement the “underlying strength” of Takata’s business had not diminished despite the airbag recall, citing its skilled employee base ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘poised to begin informal trade talks with UK’
Japan is poised to begin informal trade talks with the UK to secure a swift trade deal after Brexit. Shinzo Abe’s government has signalled an intention to open a dialogue with the UK while it remains in the EU, even though formal bilateral negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake injures 2, knocks off roof tiles in Japan
A strong earthquake shook residents Sunday in a mountainous region of central Japan, injuring at least two people and knocking roof tiles off homes. The magnitude 5.6 quake struck about 7 a.m. at a shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) in Nagano ... ( read original story ...)
Budget cuts threaten rollout of earthquake early warning system
Now, those plans, and the lives it could save, could be in jeopardy. In an earthquake zone every second counts. Early warning systems are already operational in Mexico and Japan. Prior to a massive 9.0 quake in 2011 people in Tokyo got a quake warning of ... ( read original story ...)
Europe and Japan Near Trade Deal as U.S. Takes Protectionist Path
The European Union and Japan are close to sealing one of the largest trade agreements ever, a deal that could further isolate the United States as President Trump forges a protectionist path. The deal, which brings together two giants encompassing a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese slow earthquakes could shed light on tsunami generation
Understanding slow-slip earthquakes in subduction zone areas may help researchers understand large earthquakes and the creation of tsunamis, according to researchers who used data from instruments placed on the seafloor and in boreholes east of the ... ( read original story ...)