April 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama plans to meet the country's biggest banks and other financial institutions as early as this week to discuss Anthropic PBC's latest AI ...
Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance
An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade outlook clouded by Middle East conflict
Japan’s exports and imports continued to rise in March but the trade outlook for the months ahead remains clouded by war in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Prudential outlines earnings hit after suspension of new business in Japan. The stock is falling.
Chairman and CEO Andy Sullivan, during a conference call on Tuesday, said they expected a $525 million to $575 million impact on 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a result of the action. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports surge 11.7% in March on China demand, but oil shock risks loom
Japan’s exports rose 11.7 per cent in March, driven by strong demand from China and tech shipments, but rising energy costs and supply risks from West Asia tensions cloud the outlook as Tokyo pivots t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices
Japan recorded a trade surplus of 667 billion yen ($4.18 billion) in March, compared with the forecast of a surplus of 1.1 trillion yen. ( read original story ...)
Prudential extends suspension of new business in Japan. The stock is falling.
Chairman and CEO Andy Sullivan, during a conference call on Tuesday, said they expected a $525 million to $575 million impact on 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a result of the action. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo sells Stone Brewing as beer production shifts out of San Diego
San Diego's largest craft brewer, Stone Brewing, and its local taprooms are being sold again. Why it matters: The sale of the iconic brand means most production of the locally beloved beers will move ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom
Stone Brewing's owner is selling the San Diego-based brand, ending the production of Stone beers in Richmond and temporarily closing its local taproom. Why it matters: Richmond gave Stone a ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing but not Richmond facility
Sapporo USA is selling the Stone Brewing brand and California locations but will consolidate its U.S. production in Richmond. ( read original story ...)
Stone Brewing’s San Diego Shakeup: Local Craft Giant Sold, Taps Hang In The Balance
Stone Brewing sold again — brewing and distribution are being reshuffled and local taprooms and jobs are in transition. ( read original story ...)
Prudential Financial’s Japan unit probed over alleged misconduct cases, Nikkei reports
April 22 (Reuters) - A second Japanese unit of American insurer Prudential Financial is suspected of seeing several instances of misconduct by former employees, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday.
Japan looks to invite Philippine President Marcos as state guest in May
The Japanese government is in talks to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest as early as next month, Nikkei has learned, in what would be Tokyo's latest effort to ...
Tokyo Offers Subsidies to Businesses That Promote the Digital Yen
Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government has launched a subsidy program offering companies up to 40 million yen – roughly $250,000 – to build real-world use cases around digital yen stablecoins, administered ...
SusHi Tech Tokyo isn’t a conference — it’s a deal room with 60,000 people
When 60,000 attendees descend on Tokyo Big Sight April 27–29, the headline numbers are hard to ignore: 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, city leaders from 49 countries. But the stat that tells you ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north
A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's coast, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of Hokkaido and Iwate prefecture. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)