Japan's producer prices rose by the most in over 41 years in February, driven mainly by surging prices of crude oil and raw materials. ( read original story ...)
‘At peace’ Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021. ( read original story ...)
These companies continue to do business in Russia
Although public pressure is building on major corporations to exit the country, a number of prominent players carry on. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off North Carolina jersey ahead of Indian Wells
The four-time Grand Slam champion sported a North Carolina Courage jersey during the build up to the Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan Embedded Finance Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022-2029
The "Japan Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 50+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments - Q1 2022 Update" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
DOBOT Unveils Second-Generation M1 Pro Collaborative Robot at iREX 2022 in Tokyo
DOBOT, a world-leading provider of intelligent robotic solutions, is showcasing a rich collection of robots along with the unveiling of its second-generation SCARA collaborative robot, the M1 Pro, at ... ( read original story ...)
Ascott Trust acquires 5 longer-stay lodging assets in Japan for $125 million
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) is acquiring four rental housing properties and a student accommodation property in Japan for a total investment of 10.4 billion yen (S$125 million). . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan downgrades Q4 GDP on service sector weakness
Japan's economic rebound was softer than initial estimates in the final quarter of 2021, revised data showed on Wednesday, as the pickup seen in consumer and business spending was weaker than first ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese retailer refuses to exit Russia: ‘Clothing is a necessity of life’
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo will not follow the Western trend of shuttering its business in Russia, saying, “Clothing is a necessity of life.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Condemns Putin’s War, Aids Ukraine
Japan’s attempt to sway Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to his invasion of Ukraine was overshadowed by European and U.S. diplomacy, but once Russia initiated war, Tokyos ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms say tanker pilot shows coal to hydrogen plan feasible
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and other Japan-based firms said on Tuesday that a pilot project to transport hydrogen produced from brown coal in Australia to Japan in the world's first liquefied ... ( read original story ...)
‘WASHOKU GO’ website unveils Japanese specialty food for overseas online purchases
An online business negotiation platform ‘WASHOKU GO’ has been launched by a group of specially selected companies manufacturing traditional Japanese specialty food in Osaka, western Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
transcosmos forms a business alliance with DIGITAL HEARTS, a leading game debugging business in Japan
PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is delighted to announce that on March 8, 2022, the company formed a business alliance with DIGITAL HEARTS CO., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
“WASHOKU GO” Website Launched for Overseas Online Purchases of Japanese Specialty Food
An online business negotiation platform "WASHOKU GO" has been launched by a group of specially selected companies manufacturing traditional Japanese specialty food in Osaka, western Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan. economic index down for 1st time in 4 months
A key index reflecting the state of the Japanese economy dropped in January for the first time in four months, due partly to a halt in auto production amid the spread of the Omicron variant of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan freezes assets of dozens of Russian officials and oligarchs
Latest sanctions target 20 Russians, including deputy chiefs of staff for President Vladimir Putin’s administration. ( read original story ...)