Tag: business

Japan will soon impose limitations on business hours and other restrictions in several areas of the south and west of the country after a sharp increase in covid-19 cases, state media said Thursday. ( read original story ...)

The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a landmark defense agreement Thursday that allows closer cooperation between their militaries ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese service sector witnessed a softer expansion at the end of 2021. Both the activity and new orders indices signalled softer, yet still moderate rates of growth in December, as businesses ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday asked U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to impose curfews on U.S. bases in Japan, following a recent surge of coronavirus infections among ... ( read original story ...)

In addition, the Union of Kansai Governments — which consists of the leaders of eight prefectures and four major cities, including Osaka and Kyoto, as well as major regional business lobbies — are ... ( read original story ...)

“Wage hikes from firms are extremely important for economic growth,” Kishida said in a speech Wednesday to major business lobbies in Tokyo. “I ask that you take an aggressive stance on offering higher ... ( read original story ...)

A number of corporate workers wearing masks prayed for business success at a central Tokyo shrine on Jan. 4 -- this year's first day of work ... ( read original story ...)

The US-Japan Security Consultative Committee "2+2" Meeting, 2022 will be held on January 6 to strengthen the alliance and to address global challenges amid Chinese assertiveness in the region ... ( read original story ...)

The Sales Japan Series  In 2022, let’s all commit to asking more intelligent questions of buyers. For those who don’t ask questions, because they are too busy delving into the micro details of the ... ( read original story ...)

With the coronavirus pandemic reducing chances for people to meet in person, a large number of companies in Japan, including several of its largest, have turned to an AI-powered dating app to help ... ( read original story ...)

Southeast Asia offers a blank slate for Japan's biggest name in bookstores and video rentals, a business that is being made history by Netflix and other streaming services. ( read original story ...)

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 510.08 points, or 1.77%, to 29,301.79. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 37.89 points, ... ( read original story ...)

The number of new COVID-19 infections in Japan rose above 1,000 on Tuesday for the first time in three months, the Jiji news agency reported. ( read original story ...)

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said rediscovering her love for tennis and not focusing on results and rankings were among her top goals for 2022, following her return to action in Melbourne on ... ( read original story ...)

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka was rusty on her return to action for the first time in four months on Tuesday but still advanced to the second round of the Melbourne Summer Set tournament with a ... ( read original story ...)

Acquisition Armacell strengthens its presence in Japan (news with additional features) 2022-01-04 / 11:37 The issuer is ... ( read original story ...)