Taking on Tokyo

"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 ...)

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 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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)