Yoshihide Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics left him a bit of a cipher. Now he is emerging to take control of the world’s third-largest economy at a time of deep uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Homage announces strategic partnership with Infocom, one of Japan’s largest healthcare IT providers
Homage, a Singapore-based caregiving and telehealth company, has taken a major step in its global expansion plan. The startup announced today that it has received strategic investment from Infocom, th ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland operator to cut winter bonus by 70% due to pandemic
The company also plans to offer early retirement and transfers to some workers whose duties have been reduced. ( read original story ...)
ATG to set up third tyre plant in Vizag
The Yokohama Group is engaged in manufacture and sale of tyres such as those used on agricultural and other equipment among others. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel to raise product prices in October by 2.2%-3.4%
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co , Japan's top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, said on Tuesday it would raise its steel product prices by 2.2%-3.4% in October to reflect demand recovery at home and ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan executive Kelly’s trial begins in Tokyo without Ghosn
Former Nissan Motor Co Ltd executive Greg Kelly denied charges he helped ex-boss, Carlos Ghosn, hide income as the American lawyer's trial opened in Tokyo on Tuesday almost two years after Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games to decide COVID-19 ‘counter-measures’ by end of year: IOC’s Coates
Organisers are ploughing ahead with the postponed Tokyo Olympics and will decide by the end of the year what "counter-measures" are required to hold them safely in the time of COVID-19, IOC Vice ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan Executive Greg Kelly Pleads Not Guilty at Tokyo Trial
The former Nissan executive pleads not guilty at his trial in Tokyo. He has been charged with helping Carlos Ghosn hide compensation. ( read original story ...)
Japan after Abe: Suga aims to consolidate power
The reform-minded enforcer of the ruling party is seen by some as only keeping the seat warm for the next prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leadership agenda could make jobs a bigger BOJ priority
However, Suga’s emphasis on protecting employment could prod the BOJ to pay more attention to the job market in conducting monetary policy - even though employment is not a part of the BOJ’s official ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Bet Tokyo Disneyland’s Rebound Will Pick Up Pace
Some investors are betting that a market rebound for Tokyo Disneyland, one of Japan’s top tourist spots, will pick up pace given its financial strength to weather the pandemic.Shares in the operator ... ( read original story ...)
Aso to remain as Japan’s finance minister, Motegi as foreign chief
Yoshihide Suga, who is set to become Japan's next prime minister, will retain Taro Aso as finance minister and Toshimitsu Motegi as f ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $15.5 billion reserve spending for coronavirus measures: MOF
The Japanese government approved on Tuesday spending of 1.639 trillion yen ($15.51 billion) from emergency budget reserves for coronavirus countermeasures, the Ministry of Finance said. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: With Abe’s exit, Seoul seeks to mend Japan ties
It took a bombshell resignation before Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe heard anything nice from South Korea. The rare praise came after years of diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party head Suga preparing cabinet, continuity in foreground
Japanese ruling party head Yoshihide Suga, in line to become the next prime minister, appeared set on Tuesday to continue his predecessor's policies by keeping key cabinet ministers and party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Health Minister Kato Likely to Replace Suga as Chief Cabinet Secretary: Nippon TV
Japan's presumptive next premier, Yoshihide Suga, is lining up Health Minister Katsunobu Kato to replace him as chief cabinet secretary when he announces the new cabinet line-up on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)