TOKYO] Japan wants to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, a ministry official said on Thursday, despite currently suffering a domestic shortage of the grain. Read more at The Business ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas and Clean Max partner for renewable energy projects in India
Up to 400 MW of assets will be built in three years. Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. is set to establish a joint venture (JV) with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to develop renewable energy projects ... ( read original story ...)
‘Super Salaryman Shimizu’ among 4 arrested over deceitful renovation work in Tokyo area
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)'s organized crime division announced March 11 the arrest of four men on suspicion of violating the C ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms set to offer large wage hikes for a third straight year
Many of Japan's biggest companies are expected to offer substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year when they conclude talks with unions on Wednesday, seeking to help workers cope with ... ( read original story ...)
Britain sees ‘exceptional potential’ in defense ties with Japan
British business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said in a recent interview in Tokyo that there is "exceptional potential for the future" of defense collaboration with Japan as the two countries progress ... ( read original story ...)
CleanMax and Osaka Gas form JV to drive India’s green energy transition
Renewable energy business CleanMax has established a long-term collaborative venture with Japanese company Osaka Gas, which aims to support corporate clients in shifting to a low-carbon economy in ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Steadier After Trump Rattled Investors
Weeks of selling culminated on Monday with the S&P 500’s worst day of the year. Some measure of calm returned to markets on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop 3% in intraday trading amid Trump recession fears
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks led losses in Asia during intraday trading Tuesday, but closed only modestly lower, following Wall Street's market sell-off overnight amid worries about the possibility of a U ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks shed 3%, lead Asia losses, on Trump recession fears
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks led losses in Asia on Tuesday morning, following Wall Street's market sell-off overnight, with investors increasingly worried about the possibility of a U.S. recession. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister fails to win US assurance on tariff exemptions
Yoji Muto was in Washington for last ditch negotiations over the tariffs on a range of Japanese exports including cars, steel, and aluminum. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tightening job market pushes more firms under, survey shows
Japan may see corporate bankruptcy cases hit an 11-year high in the fiscal year to March as some firms go under due to a lack of workers, a think tank survey showed, a sign of the strain intensifying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs its first current account deficit in two years in January
The nation logged a deficit of ¥257.6 billion in the current account compared with a surplus of ¥334.3 billion a year before. ( read original story ...)
I flew on 2 long-haul flights: one in business and another in economy. The 2 cabins couldn’t be more different — take a look.
From reclining seats to three-course meals, I spotted dozens of differences between economy and business class on long-haul flights. ( read original story ...)
Lesotho Prepares for Osaka Expo 2025
LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for Lesotho products in the international marketplace.Held under the ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid. ( read original story ...)