TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Agriculture sought to buy 104,673 tonnes of food-quality wheat from the United States and Canada in a regular tender that will close late on Thursday. Jap... ( read original story ...)
Philip Morris woos puff-happy Japan for post-smoking era
TOKYO — Philip Morris, maker of Marlboro and other major cigarette brands, is manoeuvring to keep itself in business in a post-smoking world with an advertising blitz in puff-happy Japan and other tob... ( read original story ...)
Accor notches hotel milestone in Tokyo
He said Asia-Pacific will continue its rapid expansion as the group looks to transform its business model to become a full-service operator in travel, lifestyle and digital innovation. The Pullman Tok... ( read original story ...)
Japan to pull plug on development aid to China
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make ... but will not participate in any new projects from April next year. Nikkei staff writer Eri Sugiura contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 Jolts Japan’s Okinawa
Tokyo: The weather agency reported that an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, however no tsunami warning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Heavy to inject $2 billion into regional jet unit: NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Tokyo:7011.T - News) is set to inject 220 billion yen ($2 billion) into its aircraft unit which has struggled to deliver its first passenger plane, natio... ( read original story ...)
Winter Art Exhibition Scheduled at Park Hotel Tokyo to Offer Guests Hospitality with Japanese Aesthetics of Season
TOKYO, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Hotel Tokyo announced on October 23 that it will hold an art exhibition titled "Mitsumasa Kadota - TELEPORT PAINTINGS - Art Exhibition" from December 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Philip Morris seeks bigger Japan share with cheaper heat-not-burn tobacco
TOKYO (Reuters) - Philip Morris International Inc will sell cheaper versions of its IQOS “heat not burn” products in Japan from Tuesday and introduce new upgraded products next month to expand ... ( read original story ...)
China Focus: Mondelez advancement, Ingredion investment and Sapporo strategy in the spotlight
This month’s review of the latest need-to-know industry news from China features developments from big name firms including Mondelez, Sapporo and JD. The US snacks and confectionary giant Mondelez is ... ( read original story ...)
Defense minister halts Israel Aerospace IPO, citing security fears: report
State-owned IAI was considering offering a minority stake in the company, but Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman had ordered a halt to preparations for the IPO because officials ... Dollar firms above ... ( read original story ...)
Business pack in China with Abe
Around 500 Japanese business leaders will accompany Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Beijing this week.A three-day visit starting on Thursday will be a new step in returning relations to what an official ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China try new approach to friendship, 40 years on
TOKYO -- Forty years since signing a treaty of peace and friendship that promised mutual non-aggression, Japan and China are starting to explore a more nuanced diplomatic relationship that better ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rebukes Facebook for gathering data through ‘likes’
TOKYO -- A Japanese government body on Monday directed Facebook to be more transparent and strengthen guards on personal information, following European authorities in pushing back against the ... ( read original story ...)
7 tours that offer an authentic look at Tokyo and beyond
A few highlights include their Hidden Gem Food Tour in Tokyo's Shimbashi, which helps visitors navigate the labyrinthine backstreets of the capital's business district, and their tour through Kyoto's ... ( read original story ...)
Stephens beats Osaka in 3 sets at WTA Finals
SINGAPORE (AP) -- In a match between the last two U.S. Open champions, Sloane Stephens came out on top. The 2017 champion beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 Monday at the WTA Finals, the season-ending tou... ( read original story ...)
Japan and EU to establish LNG framework
TOKYO -- Japan and the EU are set to collaborate on developing a framework to promote the stable procurement of liquefied natural gas, in a bit to establish a more flexible market. LNG purchases ... ( read original story ...)