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 ...)
Nomura Q1 profit jumps 52% as markets, investment bank units ride out volatility
Nomura Holdings reported on Tuesday a 52 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit thanks to a strong showing in trading and investment banking despite volatile global markets.Japan's top investment ... ( read original story ...)
Downgraded on my flight from Sydney to Tokyo. Why won’t Booking.com refund my money?
If you paid for a business class seat but got an economy class seat instead, you would expect an apology and a prompt refund from the airline, right? And if you used an online travel agent, you'd ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro Unveils “OSAKAKO Vertiport”, a New Takeoff and Landing …
OSAKA, Japan & TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. ("Osaka Metro") today announced the completion of the "OSAKAKO Vertiport", a new eVTOL take off and landing facility intended ... ( read original story ...)