HO CHI MINH CITY -- Japan's No. 3 seafood processor, Kyokuyo, has opened a $12.65 million factory in Vietnam, following widespread concerns around Fukushima water safety and overreliance on China. From the plant, the company plans to export products around the world, including to Japan and Southeast Asia, the company told Nikkei Asia on Friday.
Japan plans spending $90 billion to fund a new stimulus package
Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of ...
Japan plans spending $90 billion to fund a new stimulus package
Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of ...
JGBs Edge Lower, Weighed by Pickup in Japan’s Underlying Inflation
Japanese government bonds edged lower in early Tokyo trade, weighed by Japanese economic data released earlier that showed a pickup in underlying inflation.
U.S. pitcher Spencer Patton gets warm reception as he returns to Japan for Premier12
Patton pitched pitched for the Yokohama BayStars from 2017 to 2020, making 219 appearances for the club overall. Now he's back in Japan and competing for Team USA. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas says US sanctions on Gazprombank will not impact its Russian LNG purchase
Osaka Gas' settlement process for procuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Sakhalin 2 project in Russia will not be impacted by the new U.S. sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank, the Japanese city ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Christmas tree lit up at Osaka’s Universal Studios
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) theme park in Osaka on November 19. The tree was lit up following a countdown by about 700 people. The tree is over 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Clay Co. man pleads guilty to Second-Degree murder
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clay County man has plead guilty to a deadly shooting at Yokohama. District Attorney Scott Colom told WCBI that Swain pleaded guilty to second degree murder. The hearing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has become ‘sex tourism’ hub amid rising poverty: Report
The city has seen a rise in teenagers and women in their early twenties turning to the sex industry to survive, along with an increase in violence as well With a weakening currency and rising poverty, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation likely exceeded BOJ’s 2% target again in November: Reuters poll
Consumer inflation in Tokyo for November likely surpassed the Bank of Japan's 2% price target following a reduction in fuel subsidies and with an increase in food costs, a Reuters poll showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA to establish new crypto brokerage business category with lighter regulations
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing a new business category for enterprises dealing with stablecoins and virtual assets. Under the new system, “intermediary” or “brokerage” businesses ...
Japan’s core inflation steady above BOJ target, service prices firm
Japan's core inflation in October held above the central bank's 2% target and a key index stripping away the effect of fuel accelerated, data showed on Friday, keeping pressure on the central bank to ...
2025 Osaka Expo centerpiece ‘Grand Ring’ lit up for first time
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A giant circular timber roof known as the "Grand Ring" that is to be the centerpiece of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka was illuminated for the first time Thursday in a test run. ( read original story ...)
History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Tokyo’s Sumida Ward has an interesting double nature. On one hand, being the part of the city where the Tokyo Skytree stands, there’s an undeniable modern aspect to Sumida, but at the same time, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Activity Extends Declines on Sluggish Demand, PMI Shows
Outstanding business grew at the fastest pace in eight months, signalling pressure on capacity. The au Jibun Bank flash Japan composite PMI, which combines both manufacturing and service sector ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus
Japan's minority government was expected Friday to approve a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years. ( read original story ...)