Japanese electronics and technology giant Panasonic has chosen a new chief at one of its companies after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
BOJ to be cautiously upbeat, keep rates steady as trade gloom lifts
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook, after Tokyo's trade deal with Washington cleared some uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
After New York, London, BRIDGE moves to Osaka in preparation for BRIDGE Summit 2025
The BRIDGE roadshow has officially arrived in Osaka, marking the third pivotal stop in a global journey that is shaping the future of media, technology, and cross-cultural collaboration. Launched by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic announces a new chief at its group company as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief at a group company after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank Joins K2 Pictures’ Indie Film Fund (Exclusive)
MUFG Bank’s multimillion-dollar investment in Tokyo’s K2 Pictures — unveiled at Cannes with support from auteurs like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takashi Miike — signals blue-chip support for a new, ... ( read original story ...)
After New York and London, BRIDGE moves to Osaka in preparation for BRIDGE Summit 2025
This roadshow series across major cities of the world in the leadup to BRIDGE Summit 2025 will directly inform the Summit’s programming and partnerships in Abu Dhabi, and the work of the BRIDGE ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese technology giant Panasonic announces a new chief as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief executive after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
Nissan racks up red ink, but the Japanese automaker promises a return to profit later this year
Japanese automaker Nissan sank into a 115.8 billion yen (US$782 million) loss for April-June, but promised Wednesday to return to profitability later this year. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, tsunami warning resurfaces memories of Fukushima disaster
Residents across Japan's Pacific coast rushed to higher ground on Wednesday as tsunami warnings following a massive earthquake off Russia's Far East resurfaced painful memories and lessons from the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Steel 1Q Loss Y1.49B Vs Net Y2.32B
Osaka Steel Co. Ltd. (5449.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y25.77 bln Y31.63 bln Operating Profit (Y475.00 mln) Y2.15 bln Pretax Profit (Y1.59 bln) Y3.53 bln Net Profit (Y1 ... ( read original story ...)
WSJ seeks a Tokyo reporter
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter in Tokyo to cover business, finance and geopolitics in Japan and across Asia. The central focus of the role will be major Japanese-headquartered companies ... ( read original story ...)
Investment fund EQT aims to acquire Japan’s Fujitec for $2.6 billion, Nikkei says
European investment fund EQT has decided to acquire Japanese elevator maker Fujitec through a tender offer worth more than 400 billion yen ($2.6 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
YSU Business Students Gain Global Insight Through Japan Visit
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University business students recently returned from an 11-day learning experience to Japan. The Williamson College of Business Administration students engaged ... ( read original story ...)
YSU Business students gain global insight through study tour in Japan
The study tour offered students an exceptional opportunity to explore Japan’s distinctive economic landscape, business environment and cultural traditions. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly slip as focus shifts to US talks with China
Asian shares are mostly lower as some of the euphoria fizzles out over a tariff deal with Japan as proposed recently by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Status Update: Tokyo Central opens supermarket, sushi restaurant in Irvine
Heritage Plaza, off the 5 freeway at Culver Drive, now has two Japanese grocery stores: Mitsuwa and Tokyo Central. ( read original story ...)