Japan Airlines and domestic budget carrier IndiGo are all set to commence their codeshare partnership from December 16, which will allow the Japanese carrier access to 18 destinations in India, a ... ( read original story ...)
Korean, Japanese biz chambers agree to strengthen energy, supply chain ties
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Japan Chamber of Commerce agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, supply chains, and technology. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as investors assess positive US data
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as local investors found comfort from recent U.S. data that signalled strong business activity in the world's largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Paper Losses on Bonds Double for Japan’s Insurers as Rates Rise
Paper losses on domestic bonds held by Japan’s four major life insurers have more than doubled from the fiscal year ended March as interest rates climbed, though the firms recouped some of the losses ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korean, Japanese biz chambers agree to strengthen energy, supply chain ties
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), a major South Korean business lobby, on Monday held a meeting with its Japanese counterpart and agreed to strengthen ties in areas of energy, supply ... ( read original story ...)
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura, which makes narrow wire cabling, is the best performer on the Nikkei stock index this year due to a boom in demand for data centers. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $140b stimulus
Japan’s minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers’ pockets after the ruling party’s worst election result in 15 years. ( read original story ...)
Japan to take all steps to ensure uninterrupted Sakhalin-2 LNG supply from Russia
Japan will take all possible measures to prevent disruptions in securing a stable supply of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project following new U.S. sanctions, Japan Industry Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan chipmaker Kioxia set for IPO with more shake-ups in the cards
According to the prospectus released Friday, the IPO and secondary-offering prices will likely be set at 1,390 yen, for an estimated market capitalization of 750 billion yen ($4.85 billion). Kioxia ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Chip Maker Kioxia Plans Tokyo Market Debut
Kioxia Holdings plans to raise more than $740 million in its initial public offering and list in Tokyo on Dec. 18, seeking growth capital to meet rising demand for chips used in artificial ... ( read original story ...)
GSK’s RSV vaccine gets Japan approval for adults aged 50 to 59
The approval in Japan will be a shot in the arm for GSK ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Activity Extends Declines on Sluggish Demand, PMI Shows
Outstanding business grew at the fastest pace in eight months, signalling pressure on capacity. The au Jibun Bank flash Japan composite PMI, which combines both manufacturing and service sector ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus
Japan's minority government was expected Friday to approve a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro Is Seeking Growth Through M&A, President Says
Tokyo Metro Co. is seeking growth through mergers and acquisitions, as well as investments, according to the newly listed company’s president. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans $90 billion spending in new stimulus package, document shows
Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($89.7 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of rising prices on households, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans $90 billion spending in new stimulus package, NHK reports
TOKYO :Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($89.7 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of increasing prices on households, public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday. The proposed spending ... ( read original story ...)