A woman looks up before a stock market indicator board in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 13, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/FRANCK ROBICHON The Tokyo Stock Exchange's benchmark Nikkei index on Monday rose 140.82 points or 0. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher with improved sentiment
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday as investors refocused on sound corporate earnings, helped by optimism about trade, and bought back tech shares after a sharp fall late last week. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea Plan to Resume Iran Oil Imports From January-Sources
TOKYO/SEOUL — Refiners in Japan and South Korea are looking to resume Iranian oil imports from January after receiving waivers from U.S. sanctions on Tehran, sources familiar with the matter said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Kansai business community sees future foreign worker influx with both hope and concern
This mixture of hope and fear is clear in the Kansai business world. The Kansai Economic Federation and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce, after long insisting it was “too soon” and the climate was “not r... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: IOC warns Taiwan against name change
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned Taiwan that it could lose its right to compete if it tries to change its name for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. This comes ahead of a referendum that wi... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rebound in October Even as Trade Tensions Rise
TOKYO — Japan's exports rebounded in the year to October, reversing from the prior month's surprise drop as U.S.-bound shipments grew, although slowing global demand and the intensifying U.S.-China tr... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines has enacted strict rules limiting employee drinking after its pilots failed 19 breathalyzer tests over the past year
Read More: An off-duty pilot who attacked an Emirates flight attendant and drunkenly threatened to blow up the plane is headed to jail for a year "The company fully understands the severity of the vio... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Japan Business Council’s business festival in Pune on November 17
The festival aims to boost investment, promote businesses and cultural exchange between India and Japan. PUNE: With its sound infrastructure and efficient logistics, Maharashtra has emerged as one of ... ( read original story ...)
Future foreign worker influx met with hope and concern in Kansai business world
This mixture of hope and fear is clear in the Kansai business world. The Kansai Economic Federation and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce, after long insisting it was “too soon” and the climate was “not r... ( read original story ...)
Toys ‘R’ Us sells Asia operations and keeps Japan business alive
TOKYO -- Bankrupt U.S.-based retailer Toys "R" Us will sell its roughly 85% stake in its Asian business to a regional joint-venture partner and creditors, the Asian unit said Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Best heritage museums in Tokyo
With almost 40 years in business, this museum, located by the Shinobazu pond in Ueno, may not be the fanciest in our selection but its nostalgic charm adds perfectly to the experience. It focuses on l... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo struggles to adjust to latest ‘tax haven’: the US
TOKYO -- A measure in Japan to combat tax dodging ... liability companies under them dealing with different aspects of the business, like risk management or compliance. The practice is commonly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Police Arrest 8 Over $68 Mln Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
They are suspected to have violated Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Law by not registering their business operations with the authorities, the Asahi Shimbun quoted Tokyo's Metropolitan Poli... ( read original story ...)
20181109 Tokyo Business Today Pollack
Sentiment inside the Beltway has turned sharply against China. There are many issues where the two parties sound more or less the same. Trump and others in the administration seem heavily invested in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines tightens alcohol rules for pilots
Japan Airlines will introduce a new breathalyser system at overseas airports after one of its pilots was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk. Katsutoshi Jitsukawa was arrested last month afte... ( read original story ...)
Osaka prostitution service masqueraded as dating business
OSAKA (TR) – Last week, Osaka Prefectural Police arrested 24 persons in the bust of a dating service operating Osaka City that was in actuality providing women to serve as prostitutes. Sources tell ev... ( read original story ...)