which is why we’ve welcomed the formal structures set up by government recently to get business feedback on them. Part of the solution, however, involves getting much better at talking about what is already working well. Japanese investment in the UK ... ( read original story ...)
Russia & Japan ink over 50 agreements at EEF 2017
The deals promote Japanese investment in Russia's Far East, business agreements, and closer social cooperation. Among the documents signed a memorandum of understanding between the authorities of Russia’s Primorsky Territory, the Agency of the Far East ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea nuclear test 10 times more powerful than Hiroshima: Japan
Japan today again upgraded its estimated size of North Korea’s latest nuclear test to a yield of around 160 kilotons — more than ten times the size of the Hiroshima bomb. This marked Tokyo’s second revision higher after previously giving estimates of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to help develop six of Indonesia’s outermost islands
Indonesia and Japan on Wednesday agreed that the latter would help develop six of Indonesia’s outermost islands – Sabang, Natuna, Morotai, Saumlaki, Moa and Biak. The projects include the construction of seaports and markets as well as the extension of ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese victims of 1923 earthquake massacre commemorated in Japan
People mourn for Chinese victims of 1923 earthquake massacre during a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 4, 2017. Nearly 100 people attended a ceremony on Monday to commemorate the Chinese victims of a massacre in which over 6,000 Koreans and 700 Chinese were ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital offers to exit Toshiba chip bid for better JV terms: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) has offered to drop out of a bid for Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) lucrative semiconductor business in return for a stronger position in the two companies’ chip joint venture, two sources said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
North Korea earthquake points to sixth, most powerful nuclear test
The earthquake, which Japan said was a nuclear test, struck 75 km (45 miles) north northwest of Kimchaek, where previous tests have been conducted. Such a move would be a direct challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump, who hours earlier had talked by ... ( read original story ...)
Grocery business ripe for disruption by Amazon, analysts say
Jacqueline Hansen is a Senior Business Reporter for CBC News ... AmazonFresh grocery delivery in 20 cities across the U.S., as well as in London, Berlin and Tokyo. The company wouldn't confirm to CBC News whether it has plans to expand AmazonFresh to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese towns hold drills for natural disasters, and missiles too
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan held annual exercises on Friday to prepare for disasters but this year it was not just the danger of earthquakes and tsunamis that was on the minds of many people - the threat of North Korean missiles also loomed large. Japan is one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan holds drills for natural disasters, and missiles too
TOKYO -- Japan held annual exercises on Friday to prepare for disasters but this year it was not just the danger of earthquakes and tsunamis that was on the minds of many people - the threat of North Korean missiles also loomed large. Japan is one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hails ‘full confidence’ in post-Brexit Britain as May’s trade mission secures a new agreement with Tokyo – but PM is slammed by Ryanair’s chief for ‘swanning around …
Speaking alongside Theresa May at a business conference in Tokyo, Mr Abe said: 'I have trust in the UK economy after Brexit.' Both prime ministers hailed the prospects for post-Brexit trade at a joint press conference in Tokyo. Despite the successful ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM hails ‘full confidence’ in post-Brexit Britain as May’s trade mission secures a new agreement with Tokyo
Shinzo Abe told the chiefs of Japan's biggest firms he is convinced the country will remain a 'compelling' place to do business after Brexit. Speaking alongside Theresa May at a business conference in Tokyo, Mr Abe said: 'I have trust in the UK economy ... ( read original story ...)
UK Prime Minister May seeks to reassure Japan on Brexit
TOKYO (AP) - British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reassure Japanese business leaders about Brexit on Thursday, saying she is laying the foundation to take the bilateral trade and investment relationship to "a whole new level" as the U.K. leaves the ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake strikes Guam hours after Kim Jong-un promises to target a US military base on the island
The earthquake had a depth of 6 miles (10km ... the launch of North Korea's latest long-range ballistic missile test which flew 1,700 miles over Japan. The dictator was pictured laughing with top officials as the Hwasong-12 was unleashed on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Theresa May lands in Japan to reassure Japanese of smooth Brexit for business
Arriving for three days of trade and security talks, she said the UK had made plain it wanted to avoid a "cliff edge" of sudden and disruptive change for businesses and citizens when it leaves the European Union. Britain is working with the EU on providing ... ( read original story ...)
‘We back Brexit Britain!’ Japanese advisor hails ‘strategically important’ relationship
so I think Japan would like to do the best it can to support the UK Government.” The business chief’s comments come as the Japanese Prime Minister’s adviser Tomohiko Taniguchi snubbed the European Union saying they will look to trade with Brexit ... ( read original story ...)