Fed chair Jerome Powell warned that if the significant tariff hikes already announced remain at current levels, they could lead to a slowdown in economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NTT plans to buy remaining NTT Data shares for up to $20 billion, Nikkei reports
Japanese telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone plans to launch a tender offer worth up to 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) to buy the remaining shares in NTT Data, the Nikkei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NTT plans to buy remaining NTT Data shares for up to $20.9 billion, Nikkei reports
Japanese telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp plans to make a tender offer worth up to 3 trillion yen ($20.92 billion) to buy the remaining shares in NTT Data, the Nikkei newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reportedly to resume IR licence bidding
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission will reportedly reopen bidding for two remaining integrated resort licences this year. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s earnings buffered by demand for its hybrids, but US tariff hit looms
Robust demand for hybrids is expected to underpin steady profits at Toyota when the world's top automaker reports annual earnings on Thursday, although investors will be on high alert for any sign of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby head warns of fallout from U.S. tariffs
The head of Japan's largest business lobby on Wednesday expressed concern over weakening corporate sentiment at home amid fears that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes could trigger a global ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares get a lift from plans for China-US trade talks, Beijing stimulus moves
Shares have advanced in Asia after the U.S. and China said they are planning trade talks in Switzerland later this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector activity rebounds in April, PMI shows
Japan's service sector activity returned to growth in April after stagnating the previous month, helped by improved orders, a stark contrast to continued weakness in manufacturing, a business survey ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Production Service Firm Wowow Bridge Secures First Projects, Makes Exec Hire
The firm facilitated the recent Tokyo shoot of Skydance and Anonymous Content’s big-budget sci-fi series 'Neuromancer' and hopes to continue tapping into a growing surge in live-action content set in ... ( read original story ...)
Human capital and performance management – insights from Tokyo
Discover how integrated performance management and engaged workforces bridge the strategy-execution gap for business success. ( read original story ...)
Commerce minister urges preferential trade deal with Japan to address tariff imbalance
Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a key meeting with the ambassador of Japan, focusing on strengthening trade relations and addressing long-standing tariff issues. During the ... ( read original story ...)
Threatened by Trump tariffs, Japan walks a delicate tightrope between US and China
Among all U.S. allies being wooed by Beijing in its tariff stare-down with Washington, Japan stands out as a peculiar case. ( read original story ...)
Panel weighs need to update 43 tril. yen Japan defense buildup plan
A panel of experts under the Japanese Defense Ministry is considering a proposal to revise the current defense buildup plan, which al ... ( read original story ...)
Plug and Play wants to help Japanese startups go global
The Japanese government is aggressively supporting startups, and large companies are seeking more opportunities to bet on entrepreneurs. ( read original story ...)
Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss, citing weak sales and outlet closures
SINGAPORE] Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it expects to report a “substantial net loss” for FY2025 ended March 31, based on a preliminary review of the group’s unaudited management ... ( read original story ...)
MGM: $8 Billion Japan Casino Shovel In The Ground Could Ignite A New Brick And Mortar Era Globally
MGM Resorts International plans a game-changing mega resort in Osaka for 2030, tapping into global expansion trends. Read why MGM stock is a buy. ( read original story ...)