Investment firm Snow Lake Capital on Wednesday urged MGM Resorts International to sell 20% of its China business to a strategic partner, calling it a "win-win transaction" for all. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Kirin beer executive questions sweeping shutdown of Tokyo late-night bars
The head of Kirin Holdings' beer business on Wednesday questioned the across-the-board closure of late-night bars and restaurants around Tokyo, saying some establishments had already introduced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan service-sector activity falls for 11th month in December – PMI
Activity in Japan's services sector extended its run of declines to the 11th month in December, a private sector survey showed, as a new wave of coronavirus infections led to a contraction in business ... ( read original story ...)
Dirbato Joins Medallia Partner Program in Japan
Manabu Oura, Head of Japan at Medallia said ... AI technology to reveal personalized and predictive insights that can drive action with tremendous business results. Using Medallia Experience Cloud, ... ( read original story ...)
The JAPAN TECH Pavilion at the All-digital CES2021: Showcasing Leading Technologies From Japanese Companies, Universities, and Local Governments
Introducing advanced technologies from Japanese companies, universities, and local governments at the JAPAN TECH pavilion [In-person Exhibition] “CES2021 JAPAN TECH @b8ta” CES Exhibit Experience Area ... ( read original story ...)
What Will Tokyo’s Second State of Emergency Mean?
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is considering declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo and surrounding areas, as Covid-19 infections and the number of people in serious condition reach record levels. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bourse sets out sustainable investing pathway
With more market players taking into consideration the environmental and social impact of their investment decisions, Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. and its parent company made available a handbook to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Dreams of Self-Reliance Still Depend on Japan Inc.
Rising ambitions on the mainland to compete in high-end manufacturing are creating a boom for machinery companies. ( read original story ...)
Lumen and J-Stream to deliver secure, reliable CDN services to organizations in Japan
Collaboration to help meet transformational needs of customers who require large-scale, high performing global content distribution for the 4th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan service-sector activity falls for 11th month in Dec -PMI
Activity in Japan's services sector extended its run of declines to the 11th month in December, a private sector survey showed, as a new wave of coronavirus infections led to a contraction in business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Slips To 47.7 In December – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in December, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Chip Sector Boosted by Report TSMC to Build Tokyo Facility
Stocks involved in Japan’s semiconductor supply chain jumped in Tokyo on Tuesday following a report that chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will build an advanced packaging facility in ... ( read original story ...)
Keep Japanese Yen Hedged Despite Higher Manufacturing Activity
A s a global Covid-19 vaccine continues its deployment globally, Japan's economy is showing signs of life with its manufacturing activity ticking higher in December. Nonetheless, investors should keep ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fish auction fizzles as Tokyo’s ‘Tuna King’ fails to bid, citing pandemic woes
The most expensive fish of the day – a 208kg (459-pound) bluefin caught off the northern Aomori region of Japan – was bought for a fraction of the millions of US dollars usually shelled out at the New ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records second highest daily COVID total; US bases count another 34 coronavirus cases
In South Korea, all foreign travelers arriving after noon Friday must provide proof of a negative PCR test for the coronavirus within 72 hours of their departure for the peninsula. ( read original story ...)
JGBs gain on imminent COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo
TOKYO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) gained on Tuesday as an imminent tightening of social restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 underpinned the allure of low-risk ... ( read original story ...)