Japan's economy rebounded in the final three months of 2021 as falling coronavirus cases helped prop up consumption, though a spike in Omicron infections is now clouding the outlook. ( read original story ...)
Hitler, top Nazis pressured Japan to attack Singapore as soon as possible
To Hitler and other top Nazis, if the strategically crucial British colony were to fall to the Japanese, the opposing Allies would be weakened significantly, paving the way for Japan to further expand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to call Ukraine leader over invasion fears
Kishida said Tuesday that Japan was "watching the situation with grave concern". "We'll continue to monitor the situation with high vigilance, while coordinating closely with G7 countries to deal with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1st death of virus patient at home during 6th wave
A COVID-19 patient in his 80s became the first to die from the disease in Tokyo while recuperating at home during the current sixth wave of infections, the metropolitan government announced on Feb. 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reveals draft to offer partnership oaths to publicly recognize LGBTQ couples
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government disclosed a draft of a same-sex partnership system on Feb. 14 that will grant sexual minorities certification as publicly recognized couples under the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flips to losses as weak earnings weigh amid Ukraine worries
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains to end the morning session lower on Tuesday, after disappointing financial results handed big losses to index ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis: Asian markets slip, Nikkei down 2%
Japan's Nikkei was down 0.2% while in Australia, the S&P/ASX200 was off 0.32%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid 0.52% early in the session, although China's CSI300 Index bucked the trend and was up ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks give loans to help firms cut CO2 emissions
Japan's mega banks have been offering loans to large companies to help them cover the costs of switching to cleaner energies. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is lending 18 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Consumers Drive Economy Before Omicron Setback
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s economy returned to growth at the end of 2021, fueled by the power of consumer spending that is now threatened by the latest omicron wave. Most Read from Bloomberg Here ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy grew last quarter on better spending, exports
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 5.4% in October-December, boosted by improved consumer spending and exports, the government said Tuesday. Japan’s real gross domestic product, or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Rebounds During Lull Before Omicron Wave
Japan’s Economy Seen at Risk of Shrinking Again Due to Omicron ... The fourth-quarter growth wasn’t as strong as expected. While business investment and exports also contributed to the expansion as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy rebounds on solid consumption, Omicron clouds outlook
Japan's economy rebounded in the final three months of 2021 ... news provider reaching more than one billion people every day. Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Yield-Curve Defense
Tokyo in recent days has taken steps to defend one of its more adventurous policy moves, for reasons and with potential consequences that warrant watching. The issue is yield-curve control, under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Recovers in Fourth Quarter
TOKYO—Japan’s economy returned to growth in the October-December quarter after restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic were lifted, leading to a recovery in consumer spending. In the final ... ( read original story ...)
‘Drive My Car,’ the First-Ever Best Picture Nominee from Japan, Starts Streaming Next Month
Still, with glowing reviews carrying its award campaign, the dark horse emerged with four Oscar nominations, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay (for Hamaguchi and Takamasa Oe), and Best ... ( read original story ...)
Mobileum Expands Footprint in APAC with New Subsidiary in Japan
Mobileum's Japanese business unit is led by Hitoshi Kawano, Japan's Country Manager, who is supported by Hiroshi Taniguchi, Head of Presales, Suresh MS, Head of Delivery and Support, and Masayuki ... ( read original story ...)