State-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) and Japanese trading house Sojitz Corp have invested $9 million to buy an additional stake in Lynas Rare Earths to help the Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aug consumer inflation hits near 8-year high
Japan's core consumer inflation quickened to 2.8% in August to hit the fastest annual pace in nearly eight years, data showed on Tuesday, a sign inflationary pressures from higher raw material costs ... ( read original story ...)
Yokoyama moves to economy beat in Japan for Bloomberg
Erica Yokoyama is now an economy reporter for Bloomberg News in Tokyo. She had been a breaking news editor for Bloomberg for the past three years. Yokoyama was a translator for AFP and is vice ... ( read original story ...)
Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s to add third brand to portfolio
The 27-unit Tokyo Joe’s chain has been acquired by Salad Collective, the parent of MAD Greens and Snappy Salads, the companies announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed, but the 26-year-old Tokyo Joe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan storm: Nine million people told to evacuate as super typhoon Nanmadol hits
Nine million people have been told to evacuate their homes as Japan is battered by one of the worst typhoons the country has ever seen. The super typhoon Nanmadol has caused one death and almost 70 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan proposes cooperation with ASEAN to strengthen supply chains
Japan's economy minister has proposed a project to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to strengthen supply chains by sharing data between companies. ( read original story ...)
Australian business urges Hong Kong to abolish quarantine
The financial hub is under growing pressure to abolish hotel quarantine ahead of the Rugby Sevens and other big events. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt
A powerful typhoon slammed southwestern Japan with fierce rainfall and winds on Monday, injuring dozens of people, as it swerved north toward Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
India, Japan concludes week-long 6th edition of maritime exercise ‘JIMEX’
The sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN to deepen economic ties toward 50th friendship anniv.
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Sunday to deepen economic ties in areas such as supply chain resiliency a ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful typhoon Nanmadol pounds southern Japan; thousands evacuated
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Nanmadol was heading north after making landfall in Kagoshima city on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu ... ( read original story ...)
Rise in Japanese machinery orders in July surprises experts
Japan core machinery orders extended gains bringing hope that business growth spending may offset short-term issues caused by a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s evolving funeral business, companies offering funeral services and items showcased their products, watch!
Japan: Bidding funeral to a deceased loved one is the most crucial ritual one has to perform in their lifetime. The after-death rituals have evolved over time due to alterations in social structures ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ice maker boosts sales with ornamental blocks
TOKYO >> Tokyo ice maker Onoda-Shoten has increased production of ornamental ice blocks in an effort to boost summer sales amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan floats issuance of gov’t bonds for more defense spending
The Japanese government is considering issuing special bonds to achieve a substantial increase in defense spending with an eye to hik ... ( read original story ...)
SK chairman discusses economic ties with Japanese prime minister
Chairman Chey Tae-won became the only Korean business leader to have met with incumbent Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to industry officials, Friday. Chey and Kishida reportedly ... ( read original story ...)