"I love my job," he said. Wood sued the brokerage in February in Tokyo District Court, seeking his original job back and back pay, including bonuses, which he was denied after October 2017. He was officially dismissed earlier this year. A ruling is likely ... ( read original story ...)
Mnubo Sets up Office in Tokyo to Bring Its Internet of Things Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Solutions to the Japanese Market
“Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things are, and will continue to be, one of the key cornerstones of the Quebec and Japan relations,” said Luci Tremblay, Delegate General for Quebec in Tokyo, Japan. “We congratulate Mnubo for driving business ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo faces most risk of major cities: Lloyd’s
Lloyd's of London's City Risk Index showed that Tokyo faced the most risks to its annual economic output among other global cities due to its proximity to North Korea, Reuters reported. Lloyd's said that potential interstate conflict is Tokyo's biggest threat. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on cheaper yen
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday as a weaker yen boosted exporters, while investors keep an eye on brewing trade tensions and geopolitical issues. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.38 percent, or 86.19 points, to close at 22,625.73, while the broader Topix ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s demographic time bomb is getting more dire, and it’s a bad omen for the country
told Business Insider last year. In the 1970s, Japanese women on average had 2.1 kids. Today that number is only 1.4 — far below the replacement rate, or the rate at which Japan would maintain its population. The US is suffering from similar problems ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp to buy Toshiba PC business for $36 million
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Sharp Corp (6753.T) said it will buy Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) personal computer business for 4 billion yen ($36 million), highlighting its recovery under the control of Foxconn and marking a return to a business it quit eight ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to Launch A380 Services to Osaka, Japan
The Emirates’ Airbus A380 aircraft serving the Dubai-Osaka route will offer a total of 489 seats in a three-class configuration, with 399 spacious seats in Economy Class, 76 fully flat-bed seats in Business Class and 14 First Class Private Suites. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Emirates to serve Osaka with A380, offers Santiago discounts
Return journey EK316 leaves Osaka at 11;35pm and arrives in Dubai at 5:45am ... starting from Dhs5,500 ($1,497) and business class fares starting from Dhs20,000 ($5,445). Emirates Holiday packages exclusive of the airfare are being offered from Dhs2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Consortium buying Toshiba’s memory business promises growth
TOKYO — The buyers of Toshiba Corp.'s memory device operations ... Sugimoto said he was also eyeing mergers and acquisitions to expand the company's business. He said talks have started with Innovation Network Corp. of Japan, a government investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labor market has been experiencing a phenomenon for years
The country's immigration policy is a factor in its labor market dynamics. Japan has one of the lowest unemployment rates globally. Business surveys continue to indicate significant labour shortages and the working age population is no longer growing. ( read original story ...)
Need to buy an unlocked used phone in Osaka? – Osaka Forum
If you're in Osaka and find that you need to buy a good ... On google street view the roller door of the business can be seen partly open. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya regeneration to boost tourism and creative industry
The Japanese Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Government are banking on these investments ... Property investors and entrepreneurs will find it easier than ever to do business in a city currently ranked third in the world by the Global Power City Index ... ( read original story ...)
Tips accepted in Tokyo? – Tokyo Forum
It's bad practice when they state the prices on internet to appease potential clients then demand more on the spot- such practice is alien to Japanese standard business conducts. Don't pay tips in such cases. I lived for a while in a country where a client ... ( read original story ...)
This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For June 2-3
Either way, it will be a great start of the month! Enjoy! Join FEW, Tokyo's leading international female business and social networking organization, for its biannual career strategy event, a day-long event full of seminars, workshops and networking ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam values business, diplomatic ties with Japan
Viet Nam always considers the Japanese business community a leading strategic partner in the process of restructuring its economy, as well as in improving the growth, quality and competitiveness of the country, said State President Tran Dai Quang at the ... ( read original story ...)
Vietjet to start direct flight to Osaka
TOKYO – Việt Nam’s new-age carrier Vietjet will launch a direct flight connecting Hà Nội with Osaka in Japan on November 8. The move is expected to further boost tourism and trade integration between the two countries and across the region. ( read original story ...)