Japan's new prime minister Fumio Kishida defended his pro-nuclear energy policies on Monday (Oct 11), saying that re-starting nuclear power plants mothballed since the 2011 Fukushima disaster was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan boss vows to fight for World Cup place against Australia
Japan are not out of the 2022 World Cup qualification picture yet, manager Hajime Moriyasu said Monday, as the embattled Asian giants prepared to host Australia in a crunch match. From their opening ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on weaker yen, Kishida shelving tax hike
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Monday as the weaker yen against the U.S. dollar aided exporters, while sentiment was heartened aft ... ( read original story ...)
Fouaad Mirza: I was drained after Tokyo Olympics, my horses kept me going
Indian equestrian rider Fouaad Mirza looks back at his challenging maiden Olympic experience, the burden of expectations and its impact on his mental health. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida puts wage hike incentives ahead of higher capital gains tax
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" Leika Kihara and Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday he will prioritise boosting wages through tax incentives, rather ... ( read original story ...)
Eneos says to buy Japan Renewable Energy for $1.77 bln
Eneos Holdings Inc , Japan's biggest refiner, said on Monday it would buy Japan Renewable Energy for about 200 billion yen ($1.77 billion) to make the start-up a wholly owned unit. ( read original story ...)
Japan households expect inflation to pick up – BOJ survey
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese households' inflation expectations rose in the three months to September, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting a global rise in raw material costs may be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida says tax aid to firms which raise wages a priority in wealth redistribution
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday he will prioritise boosting wages through tax incentives, rather than imposing higher levies on capital gains and dividends to address Japan's income gap. ( read original story ...)
Japan commended for supporting girls’ education
Hedimoto said the support is part of the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), a scheme administered by the Embassy of Japan to fund community development projects, which ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crude futures remain at 3-year high
Oil prices in Tokyo remain at their highest levels in 3 years amid surging demand as the global economy continues to recover from impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up in morning as PM Kishida delays capital gains tax hike
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning as market sentiment improved after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on the weekend he will not imme ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Revengers’ Leak Reveals Epic One Vs. One Street Brawl
After Draken's death, fans want to see Mikey avenge him but it appears it is not yet happening in "Tokyo Revengers" 226. ( read original story ...)
From Nagoya to Kunming
Now, 11 years later, Kunming offers the opportunity for taking the next big step forward. In fact, we have reasons to feel optimistic. Several events augur well for the Kunming conference. China's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM Kishida to face opposition questions for first time
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, makes his debut in parliamentary questioning on Monday, the first chance for the opposition to probe Kishida's promises and plans since he took office last ... ( read original story ...)
All emus that escaped from ranch in southwest Japan city captured
All the emus that escaped from a tourist ranch in this southwest Japan city on Oct. 7 had been captured by Oct. 10. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $90bn university fund struggles to draw talent despite size
Japan’s university endowment fund, the world’s biggest with $90bn of capital, has managed to hire only a single fund manager with just months to go before its launch, despite ... ( read original story ...)