The chairman of Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren for first time Tuesday expressed his explicit support for the introduction o ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco sees more growth in cigarette revenues in 2024
Japan Tobacco on Tuesday forecast a 3.9 per cent rise in 2024 core revenue for its cigarette business, as higher prices and growth in income from smoking alternatives offsets further volume declines ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron James’ Influence on Naomi Osaka’s Million-Dollar Investment in Pickleball Explained by Tennis Icon
Naomi Osaka has been somewhat of a trailblazer amongst female athletes when it comes to investing. She is ranked among the highest-paid athletes with an estimated net worth of around $50 M in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Get Ready! TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT 2024 in Japan is on the Horizon!
About TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT 2024 The TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT represents an evolution from the TEAMZ WEB3 SUMMIT 2023, previously recognized as one the most significant and influential events in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan space agency postpones launch of second test-flight of its flagship rocket due to bad weather
Japan’s space agency has postponed the second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inpex books 19% drop in 2023 profit on lower energy prices
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer Inpex Corp on Tuesday reported a 19.4% drop in 2023 net profit due to lower prices of oil and natural gas and a hefty impairment loss on its Prelude liquefied ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to increase capacity on flights to Osaka
Emirates has confirmed plans to increase capacity on Osaka flights by operating the route with its ever-popular Airbus A380 from June 1. The A380 to be deployed to Osaka will be retrofitted with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan GDP Set to Confirm Slip to World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
Hideo Kumano, executive economist at Dai-Ichi Life Research Institute, said the main factor behind Japan’s GDP decline is currency movements. “Cheap Japan is making the Japanese economy smaller,” he ... ( read original story ...)
Indian vegetarian food available at Suzuki Motor’s employee cafeteria in Japan
A company involved in the restaurant business and box lunch sales here has begun serving Indian vegetarian dishes at the employ ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron James motivates Naomi Osaka’s investments in women’s sports as the WTA legend ventures into unfamiliar territory to create a lasting impact for her daughter Shai.
The former top-ranked player discussed her decision to promote women’s sports. Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is widely recognized as one of the most marketable athletes globally. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA orders insurers to expedite sale of cross-held shares
This directive follows the discovery of rigged insurance premiums for corporate clients, which may have distorted competition. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan gov’t must summon political courage to implement separate surname system
Frustrated with the sluggishness of political progress on the issue, the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, has formally requested the government to introduce a "selective separate surname" ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s space program seeks reboot with Wednesday launch
Japan will on Wednesday try to reboot its space program with a second test flight for its H3 booster. ( read original story ...)
Japan-based Marines deliver food to disaster-struck Philippine islanders
U.S. Marines are delivering supplies to an island in the Philippines that’s been battered by monsoonal rains and landslides, the service said. ( read original story ...)
Japan stakes its future on climate innovation, such as clean hydrogen, to help Asia become greener
From turning recycled clothing into biofuel for cars, to using disposable diapers as a substitute for sand to make concrete, to vending machines that suck carbon dioxide from the air, Japan’s private ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Explains Why She Loves To Invest In Women’s Sports
She's been doing it for much of her career, and many of her investments are tied to women's sports in one way or another. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Osaka detailed why she loves to invest ... ( read original story ...)