CLAS explains that the asset is a mature property requiring substantial capex and temporary closure should enhancement works be done ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans another record hike in minimum wage, Kyodo News says
A Japanese labour ministry panel plans to recommend an increase of about 6% in the national average minimum wage for this fiscal year, for the biggest such jump since at least 2002, the Kyodo news ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Stands Pat But Raises Price Forecasts — Update
In a trade deal announced last week, Japan secured reductions in so-called reciprocal tariffs and duties on car exports to the U.S., easing some external risks to the BOJ's economic outlook.
Tsunami Fears Ease After Waves Reach Hawaii, US West Coast From Massive 8.8 Earthquake Off Russia
Hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Russian coast, becoming one of the strongest tremors ever recorded, tsunami waves arrived in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast following efforts to get hundreds of thousands away from coastlines and to higher ground. ( read original story ...)
10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world: China tops list, Japan at 4, US at…; where do India and Pakistan stand?
Based on seismic records and NOAA data, here is a list of top 10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world. ( read original story ...)
Toyota to resume all 11 halted domestic plants on Fri.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will resume operations at all 11 halted plants in Japan on Friday, after they were suspended fol ... ( read original story ...)
Japan alarmed over recent FX moves, its finance minister says
Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that its authorities have been alarmed over recent foreign exchange moves, after the yen fell to four-month lows against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity slips back into decline in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity shrank in July after briefly stabilising in the previous month as weak demand pulled production back into contraction, a private sector survey showed on Friday.The S&P ... ( read original story ...)
SEC debuts ‘Project Crypto’ to bring U.S. financial markets ‘on chain’
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday debuted "Project Crypto," a plan to modernize securities regulations to allow crypto-based trading.
Miti in talks with firm over Malaysia’s Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilion design dispute, says Tengku Zafrul
The appointment and involvement of all stakeholders including consultants, contractors and service providers for the development of the Malaysia Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)
8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East sets off tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in NYC crypto kidnapping case released on $1 million bond
A crypto investor charged with kidnapping an Italian man in a Manhattan townhouse for days in order to steal his Bitcoin was released Thursday on $1 million bond, according to prosecutors. John Woeltz ...
SkyDrive Starts Summer Demonstration Flights at Expo 2025 in Osaka
SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the safe and successful completion of a demonstration flight of the SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive ...
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world's strongest earthquakes, an 8.8-magnitude temblor, set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s earthquake was so strong it was felt in Kansas | Here’s why that’s so unusual
By Nick Bende, JoBeth Davis Click here for updates on this story DONIPHAN COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) -- The massive earthquake that ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Raises The Bar For Luxury In The City
Osaka has been in need of new luxury hotels and Four Seasons Hotel Osaka delivers with its ryokan-inspired rooms, full-service spa, and excellent dining options. ( read original story ...)