TOKYO: Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed Friday, as concern grows over the impact of the Ukraine crisis. The ... ( read original story ...)
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment charts companies’ interest in World Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is surveying Finland’s possibilities to participate in the World Expo 2025, hosted by Japan in Osaka. All companies and other corporations interested in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inpex to invest in nuclear fusion business – report
Inpex, a major Japanese oil and gas company, is planning to invest up to tens of billions of yen to enter the nuclear fusion generation business as early as this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood worsens for first time in 7 quarters
The Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey shows business sentiment among both major manufacturers and non-manufacturers worsened for the first time in seven quarters. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japanese PM Kishida decided weeks ago to keep Russian gas
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's announcement on Thursday that he would not abandon a massive Russian gas project was decided weeks ago when he told top officials in private he wouldn't risk ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Throws a Fit Over Florida But Keeps Mum on France, Tokyo, Even California
After acquiring ESPN, Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Fox, the Walt Disney Company is well versed in acquiring large and popular enterprises to bolster its own portfolio. They may have gone too ... ( read original story ...)
Global investors back Cloudpick to revolutionise Japan’s retail market
Smart retail solution powerhouse Cloudpick attracts investment to scale operations, expand staff complement.'Although physical retail stores are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reveals list of hard-to-substitute goods imported from Russia
Japan’s ministry of economy, trade and industry revealed a list of goods imported from Russia that can hardly be substituted in the short-range perspective. Japan Palladium mine List includes seven ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end FY 2021 lower amid Ukraine crisis
Tokyo stocks ended lower Thursday, the final day of Japan's fiscal 2021 business year, as the market was weighed down by fears over a ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect at Osaka 2025 as Expo 2020 Dubai closes its doors
Building work for the expo site on the man-made Yumeshima island in Osaka bay, will begin in April 2023. The Dubai Expo organisers will hand over the flag to Japan during the closing ceremony on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips, heads for worst quarter in 2 years
Japan's Nikkei index fell on Thursday and was on course for its sharpest quarterly drop in two years, as investors booked profits at the end of fiscal year. TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.78 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.78 percent at 27,809.97 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.74 percent at 1,952.96. nAZN02C0IZ TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s energy buyers warn that the weak yen threatens their business
The depreciation of the yen will amplify soaring energy and commodity prices that are hurting both companies and consumers. ( read original story ...)
Japan Industrial Production Rises 0.1% On Month In February
Industrial output in Japan picked up a seasonally adjusted 0.1 percent on month in February, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Surging Japanese yen triggers fall in Tokyo stocks on expected BOJ intervention
A stronger Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar that briefly hit the lower 121 yen level on Wednesday triggered a decline in Tokyo stocks on expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on ex-dividend selling
Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as investors sold shares of companies whose business year ends this week after securing rights for dividend payments. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the ... ( read original story ...)