Japanese manufacturers are markedly less confident about business than three months ago due to higher materials costs, the Reuters Tankan poll for June showed, though the index remained in positive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni steps up bets on Southeast Asian consumer business
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Marubeni is investing more in Southeast Asian consumer businesses, aiming to make two or three investments of over 10 billion yen ($64 million) each annually, turning ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect from Tokyo’s new office supply in 2026 and beyond
New supply will be moderate but will be dominated by large mixed-use projects. Tokyo’s office market will welcome a handful of significant developments in 2026, although it will be moderate compared ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets
TOKYO — Japan's exports surged 13.5% in May, faster than expected growth helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia. Finance Ministry data reported Wednesday showed that the trade ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks to expand semiconductor production
TOKYO: In a bid to strengthen supply chains and economic security ... The Chitose Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which serves as a contact point for relevant business and other activities, has ... ( read original story ...)
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They’re a billion-dollar business with political overtones
They are a giant business that generates billions of dollars in income for the International Olympic Committee. They're also a proxy for geopolitical influence seen through the standings in the medal ... ( read original story ...)
Nidec Sees AI-Related Business Expanding to More Than $6 Billion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronic motor maker Nidec sees its business in water-cooling modules for generative artificial intelligence data centres expanding to 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japanese food processing firm launches plant-based ‘tuna sashimi’ for restaurants
OSAKA -- A major Japanese food processing company began selling "tuna sashimi" made from plant-based ingredients to domestic restaurants. The aroma and texture of the red meat of tuna are reproduced, ... ( read original story ...)
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They’re a billion-dollar business with political overtones
They are a giant business that generates billions of dollars in income for the International Olympic Committee. They're also a proxy for geopolitical influence seen through the standings in the medal ... ( read original story ...)
Nidec Sees AI-Related Business Expanding to More Than $6 Billion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronic motor maker Nidec sees its business in water-cooling modules for generative artificial intelligence data centres expanding to 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in ... ( read original story ...)
PM in Tokyo: Rockets deals, NZ produce and tiny dogs
The Prime Minister went on a whirlwind trip around Tokyo today, attending events ranging from space deals to export produce to tiny fashion dogs. ( read original story ...)
The Olympics: Beyond fun and games, a billion-dollar business with political overtones
The International Olympic Committee operates a multi-billion dollar business, with geopolitical influence and political controversies intertwined. ( read original story ...)
Christopher Luxon praises ‘high-calibre’ business delegation on Japan trip after his ‘C-list’ dig
Comments emerged of him describing members of past prime ministerial delegations as 'C-listers.' ... ( read original story ...)
PM in Tokyo: Rockets deals, NZ produce and tiny dogs
The Prime Minister went on a whirlwind trip around Tokyo today, attending events ranging from space deals to export produce to tiny fashion dogs. ( read original story ...)
Enthusiastic Visitors from Around the World Come to See a Life-Size Godzilla. Total Visitors to Tokyo Night & Light, the World’s Largest Projection Mapping Show, Has Exceeded …
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In Metropolitan Tokyo, the TOKYO Night & Light projection mapping show uses the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Main Building No. 1, a typical Tokyo landmark, as a canvas to ... ( read original story ...)
The Olympics: Beyond fun and games, a billion-dollar business with political overtones
The International Olympic Committee operates a multi-billion dollar business, with geopolitical influence and political controversies intertwined. ( read original story ...)