Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers. - 'No reason to worry' - ... ( read original story ...)
5 busted in mass cigarette buying scheme at Tokyo Kabukicho store
Four Vietnamese men and women and a Japanese owner of a convenience store were arrested on suspicion of illegally purchasing cigarettes through stolen credit cards, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG posts record annual profit despite 41% slump in Q4
Japan's largest banking group Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group clocked a record annual net profit even as fourth-quarter profit fell by 41%. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oil refiners scale back decarbonisation efforts, refocus on fossil fuels
Japanese oil companies are scaling back decarbonisation initiatives, including hydrogen and ammonia projects, amid a global shift towards more stable and cost-effective fossil fuels. ( read original story ...)
“Made-in-Shanghai” will Land in Osaka Showcasing Shanghai’s Fashion Ecosystem in May
As Chinese solar term 'Grain Buds' kicks in, a summer fashion harvest is about to begin! 'Made in Shanghai', Shanghai's major fashion exhibition & trade event will land in Umeda, Osaka's liveliest ... ( read original story ...)
Mega Earthquake Hitting Japan Soon? Rumours Push Hong Kong Tourists To Cancel Travel Plans
Online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fiscal woes put BOJ bond taper plans to test
Talk of big fiscal spending and a subsequent spike in super-long yields are raising questions over just how quickly the Bank of Japan can taper its bond purchases, adding to the challenges it faces in ...
Japan to seek third round of US trade talks next week, sources say
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, could travel to Washington as soon as next week for a third round of trade talks with the U.S., two sources with knowledge of the plans told Reuters on ...
It sounded like an explosion: Witnesses recall ASDF jet crash into central Japan reservoir
T-4 training aircraft crashed into Lake Iruka in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, May 14, in a spectacle seen by visitors a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber 1Q Net Y8.53B Vs Net Y19.80B
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (5101.TO) Tokyo 1st Quarter Ended March 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y275.12 bln Y252.42 bln Operating Profit Y19.34 bln Y26.75 bln Net Profit Y8.53 bln Y19.80 bln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Japan ink RM1.34bil green bioeconomy deals at Expo 2025 Osaka
Malaysia and Japan reached a new milestone in their green bioeconomy partnership with the signing of three strategic agreements worth RM1.34 billion on May 12 at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Blood pressure scheme attracts interest from Japan
An innovative scheme to test people's blood pressure in Barnsley is attracting international attention. Representatives from Japan have visited the town to learn about the award-winning, community-led ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan is rolling out big cuts. Turning around sales will prove harder
Nissan's new chief executive Ivan Espinosa faces an uphill task turning around the troubled Japanese automaker with no guarantee it can reverse sliding top-line sales, analysts said, even as he moves ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Reito 1H Net Y1.67B Vs Net Y1.10B
Yokohama Reito Co. Ltd. (2874.TO) Japan Half-Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y63.43 bln Y60.00 bln Operating Profit Y3.04 bln Y2.72 bln Pretax Profit Y2.60 bln Y1.85 bln Net Profit Y1.67 ... ( read original story ...)
Glowing sphere protrudes from Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
A suspended orb forms the centrepiece of the Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by Amsterdam studio RAU Architects and design studio Tellart to reference the country's connection to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to seek 3rd round of trade talks next week, sources say
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, could travel to Washington as soon as next week for a third round of trade talks with the U.S., two sources with knowledge of the plans told Reuters on ... ( read original story ...)