A Christmas event got underway at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in this western Japan city on Nov. 13, with adjustments made to prevent the s ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s legal woes deepen as Nissan sues for $95 million in damages
Ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn's legal woes deepened on Friday with the start of a civil trial in Yokohama, Japan, where his former employer is seeking 10 billion yen ($95 ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: With organsisers on a high, Bach’s Tokyo visit is a reminder of long road ahead
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will welcome Thomas Bach next week with a spring in their step, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president is sure to ask demanding questions in private, ... ( read original story ...)
No Need for New Coronavirus Emergency, Japan PM Says, as Cases Hit Record
Japan does not need another state of emergency to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday, even though it is seeing record high numbers of new daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
The World Should Watch Japan’s Attempts to Save Its Struggling Banks
Low, zero and negative interest rates make banking a low-profit game. Japan’s attempts to get its lenders to merge and cut costs are worth paying attention to. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei index snaps eight-day winning streak as Covid-19 cases surge
Japan’s Nikkei index ended lower overnight snapping eight consecutive sessions of gains, as investor sentiment was knocked by concerns around resurging new cases of Covid-19 both at home and abroad. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top bank MUFG posts 34% slump in H1 profit but raises annual forecast
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) 8306.T reported on Friday a 34% drop in its half-year net profit due to a rise in credit-related costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But Japan's biggest bank, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top bank MUFG posts 34% drop in H1 profit
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) 8306.T reported on Friday a 34% drop in its half-year net profit due to a rise in credit-related costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Net profit in ... ( read original story ...)
Critics speak out on Tokyo Olympic costs, pandemic, fairness
Polls over the last several months show Japanese — and Japanese companies — are divided about holding the Games, or doubtful they should be held at all. ( read original story ...)
Basketball: Goorjian to coach Australia’s Boomers at Tokyo Olympics
American Brian Goorjian will lead Australia's Boomers at the Olympics for the third time in Tokyo next year after being appointed national head coach until 2023 on Friday. Another American, Brett ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses Struggle As California Is Only State Not Open For Conventions: ‘We’re Probably Not Going To Make It’
California could lose big events to other states as it's now the only state that is not open for conventions or other big meetings. ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s damages case against absent Ghosn opens in Japan
A civil court trial began Friday in Japan over Nissan’s demand for 10 billion yen, or $95 million, in damages from its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn. The automaker has sued Ghosn over what it says is ... ( read original story ...)
Paypal Opens Crypto Services to Millions of Eligible Account Holders in the US
Paypal announced “all eligible Paypal account holders in the U.S. can now buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly with Paypal.” ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei snaps eight-day winning streak as COVID-19 cases surge
Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Friday, snapping eight consecutive sessions of gains, as investor sentiment was knocked by concerns around resurging new cases of the novel coronavirus both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports, Consumer Prices to Extend Declines: Poll
Japan's exports likely extended declines in October but at a slower pace as improving global demand helped some parts of the trade sector, data next week is expected to show, although a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GDP Seen Shrinking Less Than Previously Expected This Fiscal Year: Reuters Poll
Japan's economy will likely shrink at a slower pace than previously expected this fiscal year thanks to recovering exports, a Reuters poll found, offering relief for policymakers left with few tools ... ( read original story ...)