TOKYO Japan's economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter, government data showed on Thursday, heightening prospects of a steady recovery driven by robust global demand. The data offers some relief to Bank of Japan policymakers ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : Fire hits Yokohama Clark warehouse
A huge fire engulfed the warehouse of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) here Sunday afternoon. According to YTPI employees, the fire started at the firm's warehouse at around 3:15 p.m and is still going on as of posting time. No one was reported ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Aims to Reclaim Its Place on the A-List With New Director
As the Tokyo International Film Festival prepares to mark its 30th anniversary in October, it has a new director tasked with restoring some former glory to an event that has recently come up a tad short on glitz and glamour. With a four-decade career that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gets two new three Michelin-starred restaurants
The 36-seat restaurant is located in the city of Sapporo. Sushi Miyakawa now also boasts a triple-starred ranking. Three Michelin stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey," while two stars represent "excellent cooking, worth a detour." ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s actions ‘recipe for disaster’: US admiral
TOKYO — The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are “a recipe for a disaster” and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka business group to help lure firms to Japan-backed economic zone in Myanmar
YANGON, MYANMAR – The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has agreed to help attract small and medium-size companies to the Japanese-backed Thilawa Special Economic Zone near Yangon by establishing small rental factory spaces, the zone’s operator ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese rejoice over news of Princess Mako’s planned engagement
The news that the princess will become engaged to 25-year-old Kei Komuro also quickly spread at International Christian University in Tokyo, the couple’s alma mater. Erika Mita, a 21-year-old junior, said she feels a sense of closeness to the couple ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. admiral calls North Korea's actions 'recipe for disaster'
TOKYO -- The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are "a recipe for a disaster" and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Adm ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako to marry ocean-loving legal assistant
Quasi-public NHK TV reported the news late Tuesday and the Imperial Household Agency confirmed the report to Japanese media who belong to an exclusive "press club" system. But the agency declined comment to The Associated Press. The man who won the ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Realty Announces Grand Opening Of First Japanese Data Centre, “Digital Osaka 1”
SINGAPORE, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty, a leading global provider of data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today the official opening of Digital Osaka 1, its first data centre in Japan. The new facility spans ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops nab monk in pollution of river with illegally transported sand
Yoshiaki Sakata, a monk at Naritasan Shonsoji Temple, has been accused of violating Osaka Prefecture’s erosion control regulations (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – A monk working for a religious corporation was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly transporting ... ( read original story ...)
Low interest rates still squeezing Japanese banking profits
TOKYO -- Japan's five leading banking groups reported a third straight year of shrinking aggregate profit Monday, hampered by the central bank's negative interest rate policy, but the strength of their overseas operations helped stave off a worse result. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco Announces Key Appointments Ahead of IPO
The new appointments come ahead of a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that may be the largest in the world. Aramco also appointed six deputy chairmen and two associate general councils, according to an initial memorandum of understanding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako set to marry: reports
Japanese Princess Mako delivers a speech after being given the key to the city by the Honduran capital's Mayor Nasry Asfura (out of frame) in Tegucigalpa, on December 9, 2015. TOKYO -- Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Japan's emperor, is ready to become ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Yokohama Rubber unit says fire accident
Says fire accident happened in a warehouse of unit YOKOHAMA TIRE PHILIPPINES,INC. on May 14 * Other details not disclosed Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/Kul0yg Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas : NNPC to resume oil search in Lake Chad
05/05 CERTAIN ACTIVATED CARBON FROM THE PE: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty A.. 04/27 OSAKA GAS: NNPC boss vows to fully recover debts from oil firms 04/25 OSAKA GAS: NNPC vows to fully recover $103m, N11bn from Ontario, Aiteo and Tele.. ( read original story ...)