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 ...)
Western Digital offers to exit Toshiba chip bid for better JV terms: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) has offered to drop out of a bid for Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) lucrative semiconductor business in return for a stronger position in the two companies’ chip joint venture, two sources said on Tuesday. ( 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 ...)
Japan hails ‘full confidence’ in post-Brexit Britain as May’s trade mission secures a new agreement with Tokyo – but PM is slammed by Ryanair’s chief for ‘swanning around …
Speaking alongside Theresa May at a business conference in Tokyo, Mr Abe said: 'I have trust in the UK economy after Brexit.' Both prime ministers hailed the prospects for post-Brexit trade at a joint press conference in Tokyo. Despite the successful ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM hails ‘full confidence’ in post-Brexit Britain as May’s trade mission secures a new agreement with Tokyo
Shinzo Abe told the chiefs of Japan's biggest firms he is convinced the country will remain a 'compelling' place to do business after Brexit. Speaking alongside Theresa May at a business conference in Tokyo, Mr Abe said: 'I have trust in the UK economy ... ( 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 ...)
Theresa May lands in Japan to reassure Japanese of smooth Brexit for business
Arriving for three days of trade and security talks, she said the UK had made plain it wanted to avoid a "cliff edge" of sudden and disruptive change for businesses and citizens when it leaves the European Union. Britain is working with the EU on providing ... ( read original story ...)
‘We back Brexit Britain!’ Japanese advisor hails ‘strategically important’ relationship
so I think Japan would like to do the best it can to support the UK Government.” The business chief’s comments come as the Japanese Prime Minister’s adviser Tomohiko Taniguchi snubbed the European Union saying they will look to trade with Brexit ... ( 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 ...)
Theresa May arrives in Japan to improve relations after claims she is ‘spooked’ by Brexit effect
The Prime Minister touched down in Japan in a bid to lay the ground for future trade relations and to showcase British business. But Labour claimed the trip had been organised because Ms May had been “spooked” by early decisions of firms, including a ... ( read original story ...)
Alps Electric to Exhibit at China International Optoelectronic Exposition
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Japan’s leading electronic component manufacturer, Alps Electric Co., Ltd., (Alps Electric) (TOKYO:6770) (President: Toshihiro Kuriyama; headquartered in Tokyo) will be exhibiting at the China International Optoelectronic ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea claims the missile it fired over Japan was the one it threatened Guam with
The test fire over Japan fell short of North Korea's proposed salvo of four ... the senior fellow for missile defense at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told Business Insider an "important question revolves around the missile's ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka stuns defending champion Kerber in US Open first round
NEW YORK: Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka sent defending champion Angelique Kerber crashing out of the US Open first round on Tuesday, bringing a rare bright spot to a rain-lashed day at Flushing Meadows. As players ran for cover off the outside courts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has shot down Theresa May’s hopes for a quick trade deal after Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan Reuters LONDON — Theresa May's hopes for a quick trade deal with Japan after Brexit are set to be dashed as Japanese officials signalled that they are in no rush to enter negotiations ... ( 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 ...)