Tag: business

Japan's economy fell faster than first estimated in the third quarter, revised data showed on Friday, as the household sector faced growing headwinds, complicating the central bank's efforts to phase ... ( read original story ...)

Japan saw 212 attacks from brown and asiatic bears. Many of them were in the rural Akita prefecture. ( read original story ...)

GDP has been revised to annualised -2.9% vs a preliminary expectation of -2.1%, while consumption is down -0.2%, and capex is at -0.4% after the revision. Further, real wages slumped -2.3%, while ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo yakuza arrested over samurai sword, U.S. rifle at home Japan asks U.S. to halt Osprey flights after fatal crash in Kyushu First Japanese in 90 years becomes Sovereign Order of Malta knight ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's economy fell faster than initially estimated in the third quarter, revised data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's efforts to phase out its accommodative monetary policy. ( read original story ...)

Even as no known business deals were finalized on this trip, several areas showed promise, and some discussions are advancing that may lead to economic benefits for the region in the coming years. , ... ( read original story ...)

Most Japanese companies feel burdens related to being listed have increased amid growing pressure from shareholders and regulators for better governance and capital strategies, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)

In Vietnam, Japan hopes to select sites mainly from 19 facilities introduced by the US Embassy in Tokyo, with the aim of facilitating business negotiations between Japanese and Vietnamese companies. — ... ( read original story ...)

In a dohyo ring, Jokoryu, a former komusubi, and Matsunoumi, previously a rikishi in the third-lowest “sandanme” division, prepared to square off to the delight of foreign and other visitors. ( read original story ...)

The agreement will see closer collaboration between Greater Manchester and Osaka to deliver on net zero targets, promote trade and investment, and boost innovation and education l ... ( read original story ...)

The offer of JPY 8,620 ($58.56) per share offer is a 50% premium on Taisho’s average closing share price in the prior six months, valuing the company at around 710 billion yen (around $4.75 billion). ( read original story ...)

Little Tokyo is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, but the number of legacy restaurants that have been there for more than 50 years is getting smaller. ( read original story ...)

Rakuten Group said on Wednesday it plans to sell a large stake in Rakuten Bank to overseas investors, its latest fundraising effort as the Japanese company grapples with heavy debt and losses at its ... ( read original story ...)

Wednesday will see Australia release its third-quarter GDP numbers, while investors will also digest the Reuters Tankan survey for Japan in December, which showed improving business sentiment ... and ... ( read original story ...)

The bid-rigging trial around the Tokyo Olympics played out Tuesday in a Japanese courtroom — more than two years after the Games closed — with advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies facing ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA -- A Japan-based operator of bowling alleys and karaoke ... Round One has already been making inroads in the American market with its mainstay business. It now seeks to tap the popularity of ... ( read original story ...)