Today's podcast looks at hypothetical Uber acquisition of Expedia, a record-breaking year for Japan, and Cathay Pacific's much-anticipated new cabin. ( read original story ...)
Police in Tokyo, 3 prefectures to jointly investigate series of robberies
Police in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures have launched a joint investigative team over a series of robberies and other crimes that are likely being carried out by people solicited through social media. ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo International Film Festival Is Putting The Focus On Women’s Empowerment
While progress has been made, gender equality in directing, screenwriting and producing is still slow, with women holding only 10-20% of these roles worldwide,” says Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) senior programmer Andrijana Cvetkovikj, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Train Lovers Are Snapping Up Shares in a Beloved Metro
Perks that include free tempura toppings and golf are luring retail investors to the country’s biggest initial public offering since 2018.
Fuji Soft board supports KKR buyout offer, Nikkei reports
The board of Japan's Fuji Soft has decided to stick with a 558.4 billion yen ($3.72 billion) buyout offer from KKR, the Nikkei newspaper said on Friday, despite having received a higher counter-offer from Bain.
Bank of Japan chief warns of unstable markets, global uncertainties
The Bank of Japan must focus on the economic impact of unstable markets and risks from overseas, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday, suggesting the central bank was in no rush to raise interest rates ...
Yen slides past 150 per dollar: Japan on high alert for further declines amid economic uncertainty
Japan’s currency officials have issued a warning as the yen has dropped beyond the critical threshold of 150 per dollar, signaling the risk of additional declines despite potential intervention ...
BREAKING: Naomi Osaka suffers heartbreaking blow, forced to miss Tokyo
Sadly, Osaka won't be able to play in her home tournament in Tokyo next week as she still deals with a back injury. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Chiefs Talk Samurai, Japanese Buyers & Building Bridges Between Japan And The World
Chairman Ando Hiroyasu & programming head Shozo Ichiyama are improving ties between a reinvigorated Japanese film industry and international markets. ( read original story ...)
Leaders in string of robberies across Japan used names of warlord, novelist
Amid a spate of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, there were also suspected related cases in Tochigi Prefecture and Sapporo, where an ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest union group targets 5% wage hikes next year
Japan’s largest labour union group said on Friday (Oct 18) it will seek wage hikes of at least 5 per cent in 2025, similar to this year’s hefty increase, but economists doubt that another such bump is ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Market Beginning to Open Up, Says Carlyle’s Wise
Americas corporate private equity at The Carlyle Group, says, "the market is really starved for growth that's not tech," as he discusses the firm's exit activity and new deals.
Homelessness in Japan: Unique solutions with broad benefit
Homeless people in Japan are getting their lives back on track with the help of non-profit groups that offer employment, security and housing solutions – plus added value that benefits society as a ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan at 0438GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 63.4 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post Insurance markets chief sees Nikkei setting new records after votes
The Nikkei's all-time high, set in July, will probably be 'just a passing point,” said Kenichi Kuga, head of global equity and fixed income investment.
Tokyo police arrest 4 Thais on suspicion of stealing copper cables
Police in Tokyo have arrested a group of Thai nationals on suspicion of stealing copper cables from a solar power generation facility in suburban Tokyo. ( read original story ...)