Japanese e-commerce conglomerate DMM.com Ltd. will shut down its crypto mining business, citing deteriorating profitability. Japanese e-commerce conglomerate DMM Ltd. will shut down its crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka was asked a question about her crush Michael B. Jordan and it embarrassed her so much she pulled her hat over her face
The 2019 tennis season may have only just started but Naomi Osaka has already been asked an embarrassing question. The 21-year-old could well become the biggest star in women's tennis having slayed Se... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Exiting Crypto Mining Business
Japanese e-commerce giant DMM.com is reportedly exiting the cryptocurrency mining business due to “deteriorating profitability,” local media reported. This news follows an announcement by another majo... ( read original story ...)
MRO Japan Starts Business at Naha January 7
MRO Japan plans to start operations at Okinawa’s Naha Airport on Jan. 7. An official grand opening ceremony will be held on Jan. 29, explains Tadaaki Nobusue, head of sales and marketing for the young ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Exiting Cryptocurrency Mining Business
Japanese entertainment and e-commerce giant DMM.com Inc. is reportedly exiting the cryptocurrency mining business, according to local media. Toyo Keizai publication reported on Dec. 30 that DMM made a ... ( read original story ...)
What comes next for Carlos Ghosn, who remains in a Tokyo jail
Almost two months after his shock arrest in Tokyo, Carlos Ghosn remains at the mercy of the Japanese legal system, as prosecutors continue to build their case against the car industry titan. A Tokyo c... ( read original story ...)
Top business news of 2018
The Japan Times newsroom selected the following business news stories as the most important of 2018. 1. Going, going, Ghosn: Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s November arrest sent shock waves w... ( read original story ...)
Business leaders want structural reform, innovation to move Japan forward
The Japanese business lobby stressed on Tuesday the importance of structural reforms while pushing for actors in the political and corporate spheres to drive the innovation they say will help overcome ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China could forge an alliance that will boost fiscal stimulus to offset recession
Infrastructure building is not a million dollar business; it is about trillions of dollars of spending and not least in Asia. If Japan and China can combine their expertise and financial muscle in pur... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn: Japanese court detains ex-Nissan chief for 10 more days
Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention for another 10 days after a Japanese court approved a prosecutors’ request to continue questioning the former Nissan chairman over allegations of financial miscon... ( read original story ...)
The strangeness of Japan’s decision to start openly hunting whales
Although Japan's greater motives aren't known, there's potential that they intend to wind down their whaling operations, possibly for good. After all, the business, with diminished demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China could be about to forge an alliance that will shield them from the coming recession
Infrastructure building is not a million dollar business; it is about trillions of dollars of spending and not least in Asia. If Japan and China can combine their expertise and financial muscle in pur... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Open Business School for Hunting Industry
Various locations around Japan report significant problems with wildlife destroying millions of dollars’ worth of agricultural crops. To combat this, one Japanese city is trying to interest people in ... ( read original story ...)
Plan to renew Osaka subway stations before Expo 2025 draws fire
"We'll reinvigorate Osaka and make the city more exciting," said Hideaki Kawai, president of the subway operator, which took over the city-run business in April. The total investment for the ... ( read original story ...)
Tepco and Osaka Gas eye stakes in top new entrant F-Power
TOKYO -- Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings and Osaka Gas are among the major utilities considering an investment in Japan's top new power provider, Nikkei learned Friday, a development that could ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks gain after Wall Street rally, Japan falls
BEIJING - Most global stock markets advanced Friday while Japan edged down following Wall Street's rally after a turbulent week. KEEPING SCORE: In early trading, Germany's DAX rose 0.7 per cent to 10, ... ( read original story ...)