Japanese trading houses Mitsui & Co , Sumitomo Corp and Sojitz on Thursday issued cautious profit forecasts for the current fiscal year as U.S. tariffs threaten global supply chains and increase ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity falls on US tariff worries, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank for the 10th straight month in April on weaker overseas demand and worsening concerns about U.S. tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The final au Jibun ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s share buybacks nearly triple in April as governance push gains pace
Share buybacks announced by Japanese companies in April nearly tripled on the previous year as boards opted for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output slides as Trump tariffs jolt manufacturers
Japan's factory output fell more than expected in March, dragged down by its key motor vehicles industry, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies rattle manufacturers and a whole host of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output falls in sign of frailty before tariffs
Industrial production dropped 1.1% in March compared with the previous month, the industry ministry reported Wednesday. Economists had forecast a 0.4% drop. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota starts collaborating with self-driving leader Waymo on autonomous cars
Japan’s top automaker Toyota announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on Wednesday. The move was somewhat anticipated, as the use of such ... ( read original story ...)
Ghana Participates in Expo 2025 Osaka
A delegation from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is representing Ghana at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.The team is promoting trade and investment opportunities to strengthen bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA may consider Alaska as LNG supply option, executive says
JERA, Japan's top power generator, may consider Alaska as a potential source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, an executive said on Monday, as Japanese officials head to the U.S. this week for ... ( read original story ...)
Prowine Tokyo 2025: Global Excellence and Local Synergy Drive Record Success in Japan’s Wine & Spirits Market
The recent staging of ProWine Tokyo 2025 concluded successfully, confirming its position as Japan’s leading international trade fair for ... ( read original story ...)
Where the future of pharma logistics meets the spirit of Japan
When you think of Osaka and Kyoto, you might picture temples veiled in mist or futuristic skyscrapers. Come September 2025, these ancient and modern marvels ... ( read original story ...)
Organizers to preserve a slice of Grand Ring at Osaka expo site
OSAKA—The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition plans to preserve part of the Grand Ring, deemed the symbol of the Osaka Kansai Expo, after the event’s conclusion. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA annual profit halves on weaker overseas business
JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, said annual net profit halved, hurt in part by a weaker performance from its overseas power generation and renewable energy business. ( read original story ...)
Shares surge as Toyota buyout move raises hopes for Japan corporate shake-up
Toyota Motor, which maintains a complex network of cross-held shares with its various subsidiaries, has long been viewed as a laggard in streamlining its structure and an outlier from Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Revived corporate bond deals in Japan underline need for funding
Volatility is particularly tricky for Japan to navigate given that the market has been less exposed to extreme swings after years of rock-bottom interest rates. ( read original story ...)
The many possible reasons there are so few U.S. cars in Japan
One reason is size, with American cars tending to be larger and not generally suited for driving in busy cities with many narrow roads, such as Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Mega buyouts can support, not hinder Japan Inc’s reform despite Toyota deal
Toyota Industries said this weekend there was at this moment no buyout proposal by the Toyota group or the family, adding it has received various proposals ... ( read original story ...)