helped by steady consumer and business spending. A reading last week showed that capital expenditure by Japanese companies surged 4.6% in the second quarter, as more companies bet on improving ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Warning Was All Bark, No Bite. Get Used to a Weak Yen
Traders ignored verbal warnings from two of Japan’s most senior officials, and for good reason. What else can Tokyo do? ( read original story ...)
Japan upgrades Q2 GDP as easing COVID-19 curbs lift spending
TOKYO: Japan's economy grew more than initially reported in the second quarter, as the lifting of local COVID-19 restrictions boosted consumer and business spending. That meant Japan saw its economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q2 GDP Revised up to 3.5% Annualised Expansion
Japan's economy grew an annualised 3.5% in the second quarter, better than the initial estimate of a 2.2% expansion, revised government data showed on Thursday, supported by solid private consumption ... ( read original story ...)
What would Japan’s currency intervention to combat a weak yen look like: Explainer
TOKYO: Japan's government said it was ready to take action if "rapid, one-sided" moves in the currency market continue, signalling their alarm over the yen's fall to a fresh 24-year low. "I'm ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Olympic exec suspected of using consulting firm to accept bribes
If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Haruyuki Takahashi, a former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive at the heart of a ... ( read original story ...)
Queensland mining tax hike sent ‘shockwaves through Tokyo,’ says Japanese Ambassador
The Japanese Ambassador to Australia has hit out at Queensland’s controversial coal royalty tax, saying it has “damaged trust” and risks future investments. The Queensland state government has ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon’s next healthcare venture may be in Japan
Amazon Japan declined to comment to Nikkei. People in Japan will be able to order prescriptions online after online doctor visits for the first time next year. Major pharmacies and other Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa ex-senior officials arrested in Tokyo Games bribery scandal
Tokyo prosecutors have arrested two former senior officials of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa on suspicion of bribing a former executive of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Near-flat After Quiet Trade
Tokyo stocks ended nearly flat on Tuesday after a subdued trading session that saw few fresh market-moving events after a holiday for US bourses. ( read original story ...)
Japan to take steps to restrict city gas use, ensure emergency supply
Amazon eyes entering Japan prescription drug market - Nikkei, article with image Business · September 5, 2022 · 9:44 AM UTC Amazon.com Inc is considering entering the prescription drug sales market in ... ( read original story ...)
Yen’s weakness driven by speculative moves, says Japan business lobby head
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki had warned after the yen's slide to its low on Friday that Tokyo will take "appropriate" action ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese developers are key players in Indonesia’s residential market
Foreign investors are drawn to the business opportunities available in Indonesia because ... Of all these units, almost 90% are developed by local developers, 5% by Japanese developers, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Vegan Consulting Japan to Launch Country’s First Vegan Business Meetup
Kondo and McKechnie were inspired to create the event after noticing the lack of vertical connections between the vegan business community in Japan. They also found that those int ... ( read original story ...)
Flying car company from Japan sets up Beaufort office. Will others ‘land’ in the Lowcountry?
The city and economic development groups roll out the red carpet for companies they hope will set up shop in Beaufort County. ( read original story ...)
The weaker yen ‘naturally helps defend’ margins for Japan’s automakers: CLSA
Christopher Richter of the investment company says Japanese automakers tend to post higher profits when the yen is weak and such companies will have flexibility when it comes to pricing strategies. ( read original story ...)