Japan, the world's second-biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is concerned that a temporary suspension of U.S. export permits may delay the launch of new LNG facilities in the United States, ... ( read original story ...)
A group of Japanese citizens launches a lawsuit against the police to stop alleged racial profiling
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, launched a civil lawsuit against the country’s police on Monday, accusing the authorities of racial profiling and discrimination and ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how fans can fly Swiftly from Tokyo to the Super Bowl in Vegas
Is it possible to attend Taylor Swift's concert in Tokyo and still make it to the Super Bowl on time? Yes, if you know which flights to book. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what to expect from Osaka Gas’s earnings
Osaka Gas is reporting latest earnings on January 30. Wall Street predict expect Osaka Gas will release earnings per share of ¥32.00. Track Osaka Gas stock price in real-time ahead here. Osaka Gas ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese citizens group sues police on allegations of racial profiling and discrimination
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, have filed a civil lawsuit against Japan's police, alleging racial profiling and discrimination. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aeon in exclusive talks to buy Tsuruha stake from Oasis
Oasis and Aeon each have about a 13% holding in Tsuruha. An increase in Aeon's stake would add to its drugstore business, a key growth driver for the firm. In the same sector it holds 51% of Welcia ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Tokyo Metro to go public as Japan seeks to reap benefits of soaring stock market
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Tokyo Metro Co ... posted net profit of 24.2 billion yen in the April-September period on sales of 40.4 billion yen. Investor's Business Daily ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders return to China seeking to boost cooperation
A delegation of about 200 Japanese business leaders and CEOs returned to China this week in their first visit since 2019 as they sought to bolster economic relations in the face of geopolitical ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo apartments averaged above 100 million yen in 2023 for first time ever
TOKYO :The price of new apartments in Tokyo during 2023 averaged more than 100 million yen annually for the first time ever, pushed up by rising labour and construction costs as well as an influx of ... ( read original story ...)
Labor, business agree on need for wage hikes in spring ‘shunto’
Tomoko Yoshino, chairwoman of Rengo (Japanese Trade Union Confederation), attended a forum sponsored by Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) held on Jan. 24 in Tokyo. Touching upon the negotiations, ... ( read original story ...)
A look at some of the companies in the technology sector that have recently made layoffs
Online retailer eBay Inc. will cut about 1,000 jobs, or an estimated 9% of its full-time workforce. The announcement Tuesday follows similar moves by other tech companies that quickly ramped up hiring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Private Sector Returns To Growth At Start Of 2024, While Price Pressures Ease
Japan's private sector expanded for the first time since October, though led mainly by services growth, according to the latest flash PMI data. This was as services new business rose at the quickest ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms, unions kick off wage talks as markets bet on bigger pay hikes
Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren and trade unions kicked off annual labour talks on Wednesday that may pave the way for the central bank to exit its decade-long super-loose monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan business delegation starts 4-day visit to Beijing
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Japanese business leaders kicked off a four-day China visit on Tuesday, during which delegation members are expected to meet with a senior ruling Communist Party official and ... ( read original story ...)
First Japan, China business meeting in 4 years: What’s at stake
A delegation of business leaders from Japan is visiting China for the first time in more than 4 years. From a ban on marine products to the detention of Japanese businessmen, to China's need for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bull Market Is Still Charging Ahead
Welcome to Money Distilled. I’m John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money. A quick scheduling note: I’m away for ... ( read original story ...)