Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is unlikely to attend a meeting of G-20 foreign ministers in India from Wednesday, instead prioritizing parliamentary business, according to a government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ad giant accused of Olympics bid-rigging
Japan's competition regulator has filed criminal complaints against the advertising giant Dentsu and five other firms over the alleged bid-rigging of contracts for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post’s deal will test interest rate optimism
The $12 billion triple initial public offering of the Japan Post Group by the government in 2015 was done in the name of economic efficiency. It has paid off less well for investors. After a brief ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor of Turkey’s quake-hit Gaziantep city thanks Japanese medical team
The mayor of a quake-stricken city in southern Turkey has thanked a Japanese medical team for its assistance. The team has treated more than 850 sick and injured people since it arrived in Gaziantep on February 14. ( read original story ...)
Chip Demand Will Surge From 2024, Tokyo Electron CEO Says
The semiconductor industry will return to an exponential growth path next year despite lingering inflationary and geopolitical uncertainties, according to machinery maker Tokyo Electron Ltd.Most Read ... ( read original story ...)
Elevate your travels at the 13 best luxury hotels in Tokyo
However, the top luxury hotels in Tokyo – exquisite, high-end addresses dotted across famous neighbourhoods such as Shinjuku, Akasaka, and Ginza – really take it to the next level. Shinjuku is one of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hokkaido to Get Advanced Chipmaking Factory This Decade
Japanese chip foundry venture Rapidus Corp. said it will build a plant in Chitose City on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, in the country’s latest move to galvanize its semiconductor industry. ( read original story ...)
VOX POPULI: Tokyo bombing film ‘Paper City’ reminds us of war’s tragedies
A white-haired man stares at the photograph of a young boy sitting in a daze, covered with darkened blood and gray ash. ( read original story ...)
Rapidus picks northern Japan’s Chitose as semiconductor plant location
Japan's state-backed Rapidus said on Tuesday it would build its semiconductor plant in Chitose, a manufacturing hub on the nation's northern island of Hokkaido. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher, tech shares gain
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, as heavyweight technology stocks tracked overnight strength on Wall Street, while investors got relief from incoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor's ...
Bank of Japan will probably maintain monetary easing, but with a ‘twist,’ says Moody’s
Stefan Angrick of Moody's Analytics says the Bank of Japan will probably dial back on yield curve control. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ...
Japan’s factory output posts biggest fall in 8 months on weak autos, chips sectors
Japan's factory output shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in January as declining overseas demand took a heavy toll on key industries such as auto and semiconductor equipment. In contrast, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan authorities seek criminal charges against Dentsu, others over Olympics contracts
Japan's Fair Trade Commission said on Tuesday it filed criminal complaints against Dentsu and five other advertising firms as well as seven individuals over alleged bid-rigging on contracts for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to promote gas, LNG, hydrogen investments during G7 presidency – METI
Japan plans to emphasise the importance of investments in natural gas, liquefied natural gas as well as cleaner fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia during the country's presidency at the G7 summit ... ( read original story ...)
Making the Most of Your Business Trip to Tokyo: A Guide to Japanese Business Etiquette
Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and a hub for international business. As a result, it’s not uncommon for professionals to travel to Tokyo for work-related reasons. However ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rapidus to unveil chip plant location on Tuesday -local govt
The head of Japan's state-backed chip venture Rapidus will visit the northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday to inform Governor Naomichi Suzuki of its decision regarding the location of a planned ... ( read original story ...)