Almost half of Japanese firms see the prospect of Donald Trump winning a second term as president of the United States as a risk, a Reuters survey showed, as some polls show he is the frontrunner in ... ( read original story ...)
Police searched alleged Chinese overseas police base in Tokyo
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the two who were referred to prosecutors are of Chinese nationality -- a 44-year-old female business operator from Tokyo's Sumida Ward and a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup Attuned is trying to use AI to motivate workers.
Julia Chatterley speaks to Casey Wahl, the CEO and founder of the human resources tech firm Attuned. Over 27 million California residents are under flood watches. CNN meteorologist explains ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong market jumps in a mixed day for Asia-Pacific stocks; Japan business sentiment sours
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed following Wall Street losses Wednesday, while investors assessed Japan's trade data and souring business ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Companies Maintain Suspended Operations in Russia, Survey Shows
In early February, JETRO conducted a survey of 156 companies operating in Russia's two biggest cities, Moscow and St Petersburg. Of the 63 firms that responded 60.3% have partially or fully suspended ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 2.69 mln visitors in January, matching 2019’s record pace
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for an eighth consecutive month in January, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is now the richest company in Japan – Sony don’t make top 300
You’ll notice though that this is only affecting Western companies – if you accept that Sony, whose PlayStation division was long ago relocated to the US, is run as if it’s an American business. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ gloom rises, adds to growth pains
Japanese manufacturers' business morale soured sharply in February with pessimists outnumbering optimists for the first time in 10 months, the Reuters Tankan survey found, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports grow more than expected but manufacturers’ mood sours
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose more than expected in January ... about further economic decline as the Reuters Tankan survey showed manufacturers' business morale soured sharply, with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo plans to form rules to prevent abuse by customers, business partners
Tokyo's governor says she plans to explore legislation to prevent abuse by customers and business partners, such as unreasonable demands and malicious complaints. ( read original story ...)
Architect Yano of the 100-yen store business model dies at 80
Hirotake Yano, the founder of the operator of Daiso, Japan’s first and largest 100-yen shop chain, died of cardiac failure on Feb. 12. ( read original story ...)
Hirotake Yano, Japanese billionaire founder of 100-yen chain Daiso, dies at 80
Hirotake Yano, the Japanese billionaire founder of Daiso Industries who helped popularize the discounted dollar-shop concept, has died of heart failure. ( read original story ...)
Private sector vital in pacifist Japan’s support for Ukraine
With Japan unable to provide military assistance under its pacifist Constitution, private investment plays a vital role in showing commitment to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company at $11bn
Nintendo is reportedly Japan's richest company, according to its latest financial report for the quarter. Toyo Keizai, a business magazine […] The post Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company at $11bn ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida pledges $105 million in aid to Ukraine’s reconstruction
Japan has pledged long-term commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the partnership will be based on inclusivity and humanitarianism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new H3 rocket proved it works, but will it catch on anywhere else?
The H3's first launch into orbit follows another milestone Japan's space program achieved last month, when the country's robotic SLIM lunar lander touched down on the Moon. This made Japan the fifth ... ( read original story ...)