Osaka, who prevailed 7-5, 6-2 for her best career win by ranking ... In their first tournament under a new coach, India meant business and found the net in each quarter, twice in the third, to streamroll their less-fancied but tricky opponents. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG to automate operations to free bankers for wealthy clients
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) plans to automate 30 percent of operations at its core banking unit by 2024, using software robots and artificial intelligence for paperwork that would otherwise take 9,500 employees to ... ( read original story ...)
What are Japanese devs saying about the recent Tokyo Game Show?
The Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest consumer-oriented events for video games worldwide. It has also traditionally been a big place for business, and all the major Japanese game announcements. But over the years, the show has evolved from one of ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba off Tokyo bourse’s special watchlist, but ISS critical of accounting
the conglomerate's domestic nuclear business is also key to the decommissioning of the Fukushima plants damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. But the Tokyo stock exchange could come under further pressure to delist Toshiba if it is in negative net ... ( read original story ...)
App bridges the language gap at foreigner-staffed cafe in Tokyo
Foreign languages were no barrier to Japanese customers at a cafe staffed by foreigners in Tokyo’s Roppongi district on Oct ... to communicate with them in their daily lives and in a business environment. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba removed from delisting watchlist at Tokyo stock exchange
TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) - The Tokyo Stock Exchange said it removed ... accounting scandal in 2015 and the disclosure of multibillion-dollar losses in its nuclear business in December, the exchange said in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 11). The company still ... ( read original story ...)
DIY: Tokyo man sold illegal adult DVDs that he starred in
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 63 ... Accumulated sales during that period are around 25 million yen. To support the business, Kamimura operates a web site in which he posts obscene images at no charge. ( read original story ...)
Japan volcano on Ring of Fire ERUPTS after hundreds of EARTHQUAKES
Shinmoedake volcano’s eruption was sparked after the Japanese Meteorological Agency observed 100 volcanic earthquakes per day since the beginning of October. The volcanic eruption was triggered at 9.34pm on Tuesday (5.34am Wednesday local time). ( read original story ...)
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Tennis-Japanese teen Osaka stuns Venus in Hong Kong11 Oct ... Sinha told reporters after inaugurating the airport. GIC Re’s mega IPO subscribed 80% on Day 1; QIB demand strong11 Oct, 2017 05:40 PM IST At Rs 11,370-crore, the IPO would be India's third ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kobe Steel under fire for fudging data on metals
TOKYO — The Japanese government is urging steelmaker Kobe Steel to clarify the extent of manipulation of data on steel, aluminum and other metals used in a wide range of products, reportedly including rockets, aircraft and cars. A government spokesman on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese teen Osaka stuns Venus in Hong Kong
(Reuters) - Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka fought back from an early break to stun Venus Williams in straight sets and move through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday. Osaka, who prevailed 7-5 6-2 for her best career win by ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Venus eclipsed by Japan’s rising star Osaka
Venus Williams suffered a shock exit in the second round of the WTA Hong Kong Open on Wednesday, comprehensively beaten 7-5, 6-2 by teenager Naomi Osaka. Japan's top-ranked player reeled off eight consecutive games at one stage to power into the quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock market hits 21-year high
Tokyo's main stock market index closed at its highest level in more than two decades on Wednesday as optimism spread across global markets. The Nikkei 225 added 0.3%, or 57.7 points, to end at 20,881.2. It was the best finish for the index since 1996 and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Hit 21-Year High as Investors Shrug Off Concerns
On Wednesday, the government said corporate machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of business spending, had risen for the second month in a row in August, gaining 3.4 percent. It will be some time before Japan can hope to set all-time records. ( read original story ...)
US aircraft carrier drills with Japan as Air Force B-1 bombers buzz North Korea
US Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class James Thierry TOKYO (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, the Ronald Reagan, is conducting drills with a Japanese warship in waters around Okinawa southwest of the Korean peninsula, Japan's military ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index just closed at its highest level since 1996
Defensive stocks lead gains, turnover lacklustre. Kobe Steel plunges 20% to near 1-year low TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share index closed at its highest in 21 years on Wednesday, with gains mainly led by defensive shares, though exporters benefitted ... ( read original story ...)