Tag: business

Naomi Osaka stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open by powering past Alize Cornet 6-2 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Gippsland Trophy war ... ( read original story ...)

The restaurant industry saw the largest number of failures by sector, at 182, hit hard by shortened operating hours and customers refraining from going out. ( read original story ...)

Department stores continued to suffer from a lack of customers, including those from overseas, while low-priced stores fared better ... ( read original story ...)

Fears of a setback for democracy have been growing in the international community following a military coup in Myanmar on Feb. 1 that saw civ ... ( read original story ...)

Residents of hard-hit areas call the decision 'unavoidable' as government seeks to further rein in COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)

A woman in this western Japan city has been prosecuted for having tricked three men she met on a dating app into visiting a former boyfriend' ... ( read original story ...)

During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many establishments have struggled. However, one so-called "fashion health" sex business thrived --- until it was raided by police ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday as investors bought on dips following the benchmark Nikkei stock index sharp declines last week whi ... ( read original story ...)

Morita Akio, nicknamed “Mr. Sony,” was born 100 years ago. Veteran economic journalist Mori Kazuo reflects on Morita’s epic journey and entrepreneurial spirit. ( read original story ...)

BSMO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Tadashi Shimizu, hereinafter "BSMO") has announced today that BSMO has entered into a business alliance agreement with SBI ... ( read original story ...)

The Imperial Hotel Tokyo will convert 99 guest rooms into full-service rental apartments, offering meal and laundry options with dedicated staff as vacancy rates remain high from the pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has now invested in a women's soccer team that competes in the NWSL and revealed the motive behind her new business move. ( read original story ...)

Japanese lawmakers are debating whether companies should offer their staff the option of a regular three-day weekend, hoping that more relaxed workers will be less at risk of "karoshi," or death by ... ( read original story ...)

The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence last week the Games, but despite the official optimism, considerable doubt remains given the carnage wreaked by COVID-19. A recent survey found ... ( read original story ...)

With calls for a cancellation mounting, pressure is building on Japanese organizers and the IOC to explain exactly how they plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics in the midst of a pandemic. ( read original story ...)

THREE-TIME Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has invested in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), citing a desire to support women as role models and leaders. ( read original story ...)