TOKYO — Japan is reporting a trade deficit in October but is seeing a recovery in exports after getting slammed by natural disasters in September. Japan’s Ministry of Finance said Monday exports grew ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rebound in October Even as Trade Tensions Rise
TOKYO — Japan's exports rebounded in the year to October, reversing from the prior month's surprise drop as U.S.-bound shipments grew, although slowing global demand and the intensifying U.S.-China tr... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Japan struggles to scale up as longevity limits dynamism
Japan's listed companies tend to have a much ... as well as show managers clear incentives for pursuing growth. Nikkei staff writers Kyohei Suga, Daisuke Maruyama and Masayuki Shikata contributed ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as Nvidia’s poor results dent chip sector
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Friday as a drop in semiconductor-related stocks weighed after U.S.’s Nvidia disappointed the market with worse-than-expected earnings. The Nikkei shar... ( read original story ...)
The Earthquake-Resistant Challenger Stadium In Japan
In the landscape of Japanese tennis, the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships has set the standard for the last 45 years. The country's lone ATP World Tour event continues to shine brightly in Toky... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank: Japan’s largest-ever IPO
Japanese tech giant SoftBank is spinning off its mobile unit to raise cash for more tech investments, reports Marina Gerner. Who could benefit? “Japan’s SoftBank is famous for paying sky-high ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean schools in Japan build loyalty, even love, abroad
It's a good period for us, better than any other time," student Ha Minee told CBS News. Since Korea University's opening in 1957, North Korea has funded the school. Portraits of late North Korean lead... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Japan’s cybersecurity minister contradicts ‘never used a computer’ comment
At a news conference on Friday ... the minister had slipped up by saying the Olympics would cost Japan 1,500 yen ($13.21) instead of 150 billion yen ($1.32 billion). He has also blamed his ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese gaming company Bandai Namco closes Vancouver studio
In a B.C. government news release dated April 10, 2013, Bandai Namco made an announcement from Japan that it would open two new studios in June 2013: one in Vancouver and another in Singapore. The new... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.8 mag was detected near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) was reported Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles) on Sunday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exi... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies’ failure to adapt leaves them trailing rivals
Japan's listed companies tend to have a much ... as well as show managers clear incentives for pursuing growth. Nikkei staff writers Kyohei Suga, Daisuke Maruyama and Masayuki Shikata contributed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks G-20 push for transparency on emerging-country debt
TOKYO -- Japan will push both lenders and borrowers to disclose more information regarding debt in emerging economies as the country chairs the Group of 20 next year, hoping to prevent such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines has enacted strict rules limiting employee drinking after its pilots failed 19 breathalyzer tests over the past year
Read More: An off-duty pilot who attacked an Emirates flight attendant and drunkenly threatened to blow up the plane is headed to jail for a year "The company fully understands the severity of the vio... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.8 mag, 74 km NNW of Iwo Jima, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) has struck on Saturday, 74 km NNW of Iwo Jima, Japan (46 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exi... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: are Japan’s railways prepared to take the baton?
A new report has illustrated the impact of millions of visitors on Tokyo’s already overcrowded railways during the Olympic Games. We profile how the city’s transit operators are preparing for the even... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Japan Business Council’s business festival in Pune on November 17
The festival aims to boost investment, promote businesses and cultural exchange between India and Japan. PUNE: With its sound infrastructure and efficient logistics, Maharashtra has emerged as one of ... ( read original story ...)