Japan to help develop six of Indonesia’s outermost islands

Indonesia and Japan on Wednesday agreed that the latter would help develop six of Indonesia’s outermost islands – Sabang, Natuna, Morotai, Saumlaki, Moa and Biak. The projects include the construction of seaports and markets as well as the extension of ... ( read original story ...)

Grocery business ripe for disruption by Amazon, analysts say

Jacqueline Hansen is a Senior Business Reporter for CBC News ... AmazonFresh grocery delivery in 20 cities across the U.S., as well as in London, Berlin and Tokyo. The company wouldn't confirm to CBC News whether it has plans to expand AmazonFresh to ... ( read original story ...)

UK Prime Minister May seeks to reassure Japan on Brexit

TOKYO (AP) - British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reassure Japanese business leaders about Brexit on Thursday, saying she is laying the foundation to take the bilateral trade and investment relationship to "a whole new level" as the U.K. leaves the ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is about her business at US Open

NEW YORK – Defeat the defending champion in the opening round of a Grand Slam, and you’re allowed a moment. So Naomi Osaka of Japan would have gotten a pass had she tossed her racket, dropped to her knees or even moonwalked following her opening-round ... ( read original story ...)

May in Japan: How much does Japan want a UK trade deal?

These are external links and will open in a new window The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, is in Japan for a three-day visit to drum up business and trade opportunities. Her main aim is to try to convince Japan that London and Tokyo are perfect partners ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese executives to meet Prayut in September

The move is part of activities to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations and highlight opportunities for investment and business expansion, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Japanese executives are to meet ... ( read original story ...)