Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will Monday embark on a week-long tour to Japan in a bid to attract investments in various sectors for the eastern state, officials said. During the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites – tankan
Japan's business sentiment soured in January-March to hit the worst level in more than two years, a closely-watched central bank survey showed on Monday, as slowing global growth clouds the outlook ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Open Up After Global Rallies
Tokyo shares opened higher on Monday following global market rallies as data showed inflation slowing in the eurozone and the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites, Tankan survey shows
The survey will be among key data the central bank will scrutinize in producing fresh quarterly growth and inflation estimates at its meeting on April 27 to 28. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity shrinks at slowest pace in five months -PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank at the softest pace in five months in March due to an expansion of inventories, but still-weak global and domestic demand conditions meant the post-COVID economic ... ( read original story ...)
Tankan: Japan’s big manufacturers’ mood worsens again
The Bank of Japan's "Tankan" survey shows that business sentiment among the country's major manufacturers has worsened. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours for 5th straight quarter: BOJ tankan
The service-sector mood, by contrast, recovered as easing border controls and an end to COVID-19 curbs heightened hopes for a rebound in tourism and consumption, the Bank of Japan's tankan survey ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s best places eat and drink: 12 of the best restaurants and bars
Distilling this city to 12 restaurants, bars and izakaya is an impossible task, though if you call into any of the following, you are guaranteed a memorable experience. ( read original story ...)
Japan Post conducts 1st drone delivery test over manned areas with no ground monitors
In the latest test, the drone was able to fly over residential areas, reducing the flight distance by 22% and the flight time by 40%, and without personnel to monitor ground safety. (Japanese original ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to face 11 million worker shortfall by 2040, study finds
Japan may face a shortage of more than 11 million workers by 2040, a study has found, underscoring the economic challenges the nation faces as its population ages rapidly. The working age ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese surfer nears 90 and talks of catching waves at 100
Sano turns 90 later this year, and after being recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male to surf, he's ready for other tests. "Maybe I'll try bouldering," he said, suggesting he might do ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift entry ban for business trips, students, interns
Japan plans to allow short-term business travelers, foreign students and technical intern trainees to enter the country under certain conditions but will continue to bar tourists as an anti-COVID ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo museum showcases ‘extinct’ media gadgets
A private museum showcasing outdated media equipment and tools has opened in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. Otemachi Extinct Media Museum, which began welcoming visitors in January, is the second ... ( read original story ...)
10 Worthy Japanese Habits We Should All Embrace Now
The Japanese put effort into every job I will always remember our Uber driver in Tokyo picking us up wearing a business suit and white gloves. His SUV was immaculate. Then there was the sushi chef at ... ( read original story ...)
CM Naveen Patnaik to visit Japan seeking investment for Odisha
As per the chief minister’s schedule, he is expected to attend a business meeting and some other programmes in Tokyo on April 5. In Tokyo, he would stay for two days and from there he will leave for ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Power utilities put profits ahead of customers by forming cartels
Major electric power companies have been found to have struck shady deals to avoid encroaching on each others' turf and price competition. ( read original story ...)