Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, are meeting at a special summit and expected to adopt a joint vision that places ... ( read original story ...)
Japan companies should make quick decisions amid Chinese rise: Thai PM
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Saturday that Japanese companies in Thailand should make quick decisions in their business ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to lure Japanese business travellers with visa-free entry starting on January 2024
Thailand granted visa exemption for Japanese entering the kingdom for short-term business trips, in a bid to encourage economic cooperation between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas unit to buy US natgas producer Rockcliff Energy for $2.7 billion
A unit of Tokyo Gas has decided to buy Texas-based natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for $2.7 billion to expand its overseas business, it said on ... ( read original story ...)
Former Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, appeared in district court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to taking bribes tied to the Games. Takahashi was arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka office rents decline by 2.9% in Q3
There is significant supply expected by next year, causing rents to trend lower. Average monthly rents per tsubo in Osaka’s office market were JPY 22,524, a decrease of 0.3% q-o-q and of 2.9% y-o-y in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines as pressures persist- PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank for a seventh straight month in December while the service sector made modest gains, a business survey showed on Friday, as weak demand and price pressures capped ... ( read original story ...)
ASIA WEB3 ALLIANCE JAPAN to Onboard 5,000+ Web3 Companies Globally to Japan and Asia’s Ecosystem
At the press conference, AWAJ revealed its aim to target 5,000+Web3 companies, startups, and individuals to join under one alliance to expand their business in Japan and Asia. This can create a vast and diverse network to facilitate collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN ‘Generation Z’ business leaders discuss strengthening ties
Young business leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are gathering in a Japanese resort town to exchange ideas on how to boost ties. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida replaces 4 ministers linked to slush funds scandal to contain damage to party
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced four of his ... Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment and opinion. ( read original story ...)
Britain, Japan and Italy sign advanced fighter jet programme treaty
Britain, Japan and Italy have signed an international treaty to establish a combat air programme aimed at developing an advanced fighter jet, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Waives Visas for Japanese Business Travelers for 3 Years Before PM’s Visit to Tokyo
Before PM Srettha Thavisin will visit to Japan from 14 to 18 Dec. the Cabinet has approved visa requirements for Japanese business ( read original story ...)
Admano Released a New Book “Breaking Into Japan SEO” – A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Businesses Entering the Japanese Market
"Breaking Into Japan SEO," a new book by Takeshi Amano, CEO of Admano Corporation, has been released to guide American businesses through the complexities of the Japanese digital marketing platform. With over a decade of experience in SEO in Japan, ( read original story ...)
6th generation stealth fighter jet construction approved by UK, Japan and Italy
The UK, Japan and Italy have formally given the go-ahead for the development and construction of a shared 6th generation stealth fighter jet. ( read original story ...)
Southern High celebrates sister school agreement with Japan school
Southern High School celebrated a sister school agreement signing with Japan's Okayama Nigashi Commercial High School on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Sentiment Rises Across the Board Ahead of BOJ
Confidence among a wide range of Japanese companies picked up in the fourth quarter, sending a positive signal to the Bank of Japan ahead of next week’s policy decision. ( read original story ...)