Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday, keeping it on course to post its first weekly drop after four straight weeks of gains, as tech shares slumped amid a rise in bond yields. The Nikkei ...
Japan’s largest union to ask for a minimum 5% pay rise in 2024
Japanese firms under pressure from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's demands for pay rises to outpace inflation, currently running at 2.9 percent. The decision by Rengo follows similar demands by other ...
Japan firms’ robust Q3 investment eases recession risks
Japanese companies increased capital expenditure and reaped solid profits in the third quarter, data showed on Friday, suggesting that robust investment will offset soft consumption and help stave off ...
The secret history of Japan’s best sweets
During the 16th century, Nagasaki, on the island of Kyushu, was the only city through which foreigners could trade with the Japanese. As a result, it developed the strongest sweet tooth. Many of Japan’s present-day favorite wagashi – sweets – have their origins on Kyushu. ( read original story ...)
Being a listed company is losing its lustre in Tokyo
Including other types of take-private deals, along with merger and acquisition as well as a reduction in “parent-child” listings, where both the parent company and its subsidiary are public, the ... ( read original story ...)
Young Japanese trapped by outdated work culture seek greener pastures abroad: ‘I want some freedom’
Japan's outdated corporate culture is driving many young Japanese to look to Europe and other Western countries for better work-life balance Analysts say it is beneficial for young Japanese to develop ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says ‘concerned’ US continues to fly Ospreys despite grounding request
Japan is "concerned" that the U.S. military continues to fly the Osprey aircraft despite the government's request to ground them until their safety is confirmed, Japan's top government spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)
Security Firm Stops $3.8 Billion Crypto Problem With ‘300 Millisecond’ Solution
Harpie, a security company focused on the crypto space, is looking to help users avoid losing their digital assets to scams and frauds.
U.S. Treasury lobbies for more power to chase crypto crime outside America: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japan Nov factory activity shrinks faster as orders fall – PMI
TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in nine months in November as sluggish domestic and international demand squeezed firms' order books, a private-sector ...
Asia markets mostly poised for slight rise as U.S. inflation cools further
Asian markets will be watching PMI readings from across the region, as well as Japan's unemployment rate for October ...
Japan’s capital spending rises 3.4% in July-Sept.
Capital spending by Japanese companies in July to September increased 3.4 percent from a year earlier, the Finance Ministry said Frid ...
Japan firms increase capital expenditure in Q3 -govt
Firms raised spending on plant and equipment by 3.4% in July-September from the same period a year earlier, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance. The capital expenditure figure will ...
How will Japan reach its ambitious goal in offshore wind energy?
Japan aims to become the world's top producer of offshore wind energy, joining the likes of China and Britain in its transition to a zero-emission economy, while boosting energy security. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SLIM probe may attempt lunar landing as early as January 20
Sources have told NHK that Japan's space agency is planning to attempt the country's first lunar landing with its uncrewed probe called SLIM, Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, as early as January 20. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sota Tomikawa brings his bag of tricks to skate spots around the world
The Creature team has fiends worldwide! Don't think Japan doesn't have its fair share of transition rippers riding the green wood. Get familiar with Sota Tomikawa as he applies his trucks and lip trick repertoire all over SoCal and beyond. ( read original story ...)