Major discount supermarket chain OK, based in the greater Tokyo area, opened its first store in west Japan's Kansai region on N・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earmarks extra $9.9 billion for chips and AI this year
Japan is allocating another ¥1.5 trillion ($9.9 billion) to boost its chip and artificial intelligence endeavors, including moonshot foundry project Rapidus. ( read original story ...)
Japan government approves $92 bn extra budget
Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus package after the ruling coalition's worst election result in 15 years. The extra budget ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Shares Climb Amid Tokyo’s Inflation Surge and Yen’s Four-Month High
Asian shares rose as Tokyo's strong inflation data suggested a possible Bank of Japan rate hike. The yen hit a four-month high, influencing both Asian and U.S. markets, with Wall Street futures up 0.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG to spend over $660 million to buy robo-adviser WealthNavi
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said on Friday it would spend about 99.7 billion yen ($664 million) to turn WealthNavi Inc, a provider of automated asset management, into a wholly owned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan researchers make breakthrough in black truffle farming
TSUKUBA, Japan -- Japanese researchers have succeeded in growing black truffles continuously at a site in Gifu prefecture, it was announced Thursday, marking a major step toward creating a reliable ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former top currency diplomat Kanda chosen as next ADB chief
TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Japan's former top currency diplomat Masato Kanda ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news ... ( read original story ...)
Has China Become the New Japan and Japan the New China?
With China’s economy struggling and squarely in Trump’s doghouse, the world’s second-largest economy could stagnate over a sustained period, like Japan’s did for decades. Conversely, Japan has shown ... ( read original story ...)
China vice premier reportedly expresses full support for 2025 Expo in Osaka
Business leaders from Japan's western region of Kansai say Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has expressed full support for next year's World Exposition in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Flagship Small Rocket Blows Up Yet Again
The engine of Japan's flagship small rocket, the Epsilon S, blew up and burst into flames during a combustion test on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Real estate worth ¥25 trillion puts Japan companies in spotlight
The hidden value of property on corporate balance sheets is a theme behind some of the biggest activist campaigns and mergers and acquisitions in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas faces real estate scrutiny
An annual report to shareholders from Tokyo Gas Co, expected this week, could be the first opportunity for Japan’s largest gas company to signal its plans for a sprawling, multi-billion dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sublime Semiconductor Supply Chain
Japan's startup scene is undergoing a dynamic transformation. With the help of a fresh surge in foreign capital, it is now emerging as an international startup hub. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unitika to exit fiber business as losses mount
OSAKA -- Japanese materials maker Unitika looks to unload its struggling fiber-related operations amid growing competition from Chinese rivals, while the company's key creditors could agree to waive ... ( read original story ...)
China shows support for Osaka Expo, vows safety for expats from Japan
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng showed support for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka and pledged to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in China as he met Wednesday with a business delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese maker of pens, notebooks and scissors tries hand at office design
OSAKA -- Kokuyo, one of Japan's biggest makers of office and school supplies, will accelerate a shift away from manufacturing under a new plan that stresses services like building renovation. The ... ( read original story ...)