Tag: business

TOKYO: Japan's prime minister called for clarity on Monday (Jan 6) on why US President Joe Biden blocked a US$14.9 billion deal for Nippon Steel to buy US Steel, warning the decision could hit in ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka will undergo a scan on the injury that forced her to pull out of the Auckland Classic final but remains optimistic about playing at the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)

Japan's service activity expanded for a second straight month in December, buoyed by solid demand and business expansion, a private-sector survey showed on Monday (January 6). Julian Satterthwaite ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese stocks are poised to reach new record highs in 2025, driven by corporate governance reforms and robust earnings, according to equities strategists. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s service sector activity expanded in December, driven by strong demand and continued business growth, according to the final au Jibun Bank Services PMI by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ... ( read original story ...)

Jera Global Institute will aim to follow the example of Shell’s scenarios team, which produces long-term forecasts. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka retired from the final of the Auckland Classic with an abdominal injury Sunday, a blow to the Japanese star just a week before the start of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)

India topped a list of countries where Japanese companies plan to expand in the next one to two years, with 80.3% of respondents saying they are looking to grow there, according to a survey released ... ( read original story ...)

The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid 207 million yen (S$1.8 million) for a tuna on Sunday (Jan 5), the second-highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious new year auction. Read ... ( read original story ...)

Known for transforming shuttered alleys into lively dining spots, Tokyo-based Hamakura Produce in late November threw open the doors on its nine-floor Grand Hammer site in the city's Shimbashi area, ... ( read original story ...)

Believes co-founder Stuart Diguid, “With a largely untapped commercial portfolio, the possibilities for Aryna’s career are endless.” ... ( read original story ...)

In some surprising tennis business news, World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has signed with the sports management company Evolve, which was founded by four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and her ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt. ( read original story ...)

Joe Biden said the deal would create "risk for our national security and our critical supply chains." President-elect Trump also opposed the takeover. ( read original story ...)

President Joe Biden said Friday that he has decided to block a $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, capping off a yearlong business saga that drifted into election-year ... ( read original story ...)

Most major department stores gave workers a rare day or two off at the start of the year, and they likely welcomed the extra rest to prepare for the crowds of eager shoppers. ( read original story ...)