TOKYO (Reuters) - Mizuho Financial Group reported on Wednesday a 0.8% rise in first-quarter net profit, with strength in its overseas lending helping offset a tepid loans business at home. Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Exhibits deemed too controversial set for display at show in Nagoya
NAGOYA--A statue of a girl symbolizing “comfort women,” a poem treasuring the pacifist Constitution and other exhibits that were removed from public display will be featured at an exhibition here on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas buying U.S. shale developer Sabine for $610-million
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Osaka Gas Co Ltd said on Monday it will buy U.S. shale gas developer Sabine Oil & Gas Corp for ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the lose-lose trade fight between Japan and South Korea
"Japan would demand a return of any seized assets ... Contributing writer Steven Borowiec in Seoul and Nikkei Asian Review columnist Yasu Ota and Nikkei Asian Review chief business news ... ( read original story ...)
Japan actor-turned politician aims for real-life starring role
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese actor-turned-politician Taro Yamamoto is angling for a new real-life role in which he leads his novice party and allies to victory, ousts long-ruling conservatives and takes ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Launches ADVAN Apex
Yokohama is offering its new ADVAN Apex tire in 44 sizes ranging from 17 to 20-inch fitments. (Photo: Yokohama) Yokohama Tire has announced the addition of its new ADVAN Apex tire to its ultra-high ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Urges Japan, South Korea to Reach Standstill in Trade Spat
(Bloomberg) -- Japan and South Korea have both sought for weeks to get the White House on their side in their spiraling trade dispute, with little success. Now, the U.S. may finally be stepping in. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures
According to Kyodo news agency, more than 50% of those hospitalised were aged ... "find the cause" of the incident and "work to prevent it from happening again", the Japan Times said. It's not the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo still seeks Japan-N.Korea summit without conditions-Suga
TOKYO — Japan would continue to seek a summit with North Korea, without conditions, despite the latest missile launch by Pyongyang, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Promises Easing if Needed but Leaves Rates Unchanged
TOKYO—Japan’s central bank said it wouldn’t hesitate to ease monetary policy further should the need arise, an attempt to keep pace with other major central banks that are preparing to cut rates. But ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is about to get some unwelcome news about the F-35
There are reasons for Japan, the largest foreign F-35 buyer, to join the program, but the Pentagon may be trying to avoid a political headache. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Partners with Loylogic and Ascenda to Launch JAL Mileage Bank World Marketplace
Loylogic, the global leader in creating and running e-commerce solutions for loyalty programs, Ascenda, a global provider of premium rewards solutions and Japan Airlines announce the launch of JAL ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and US break new ground on free digital trade
TOKYO -- Japanese and American trade negotiators have reached a broad agreement on the digital economy, the Nikkei learned Tuesday, in which digital products are tariff-free and businesses can ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas buys Sabine O&G – first Japanese purchase of shale firm
Osaka Gas said it will buy Houston's Sabine Oil & Gas to mark the first time a Japanese firm has taken full ownership of a U.S. shale producer. Osaka, which already purchased a large stake in Sabine ... ( read original story ...)
Can farmers send lamb to Japan after Brexit?
Imports of lamb and beef had been banned since the BSE crisis in the 1990s. Japan does not charge any tariffs on the import of lamb, so the agreement is obviously good news for UK lamb producers. When ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gold Acquires Three New Gold Projects in the Southern Kyushu Epithermal Gold Province and Relinquishes Copper-Focused Projects
Economic Geology 100th Anniversary Vol. pp 891-930 Qualified Person The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Japan Gold's President & Chief Operating ... ( read original story ...)