Keiko Yamazaki, a board member of the Japanese Coalition for Animal Welfare, said the problem went beyond property damage. “A big issue here is biodiversity,” she said. “As an island, Japan has long ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Matsuno: Need to closely monitor downside risks including overseas economic slowdown. rising prices
“I need to closely monitor downside risks including overseas economic slowdown and rising prices,” Matsuno added. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading modestly flat at around 145.50, awaiting ...
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher, chip shares shine
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday after Wall Street closed higher overnight, with Advantest and other chip-related stocks leading the gains. The Nikkei climbed 0.44% to 32,987.69 by the ...
Japan plans tax breaks for 10 years to boost EV, chip production
The decade-long tax benefits extend to sectors such as sustainable aviation fuels, green steel, chemicals, and EV battery storage. (Nissan pic) TOKYO: The Japanese government is planning to offer tax ...
Asia markets poised to extend gains ahead of Japan tankan survey, Fed rate decision
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 climbed marginally at its open, pushing further its four-month highs. Japan's Nikkei 225 is also set to rise, with the futures contract in Chicago at 32,980 and its ...
Japan’s business mood hits near 2-year high, keeps BOJ exit in focus
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to December for a third quarter in a row, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood hits near 2-year high in December quarter
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers hit a near two-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched central bank survey showed, suggesting the economic conditions needed to ... ( read original story ...)
Are flying taxis set to soar in Japan or face turbulence from tech and safety barriers?
A consortium is planning to kick-start flying taxis in Japan by first building “vertiports” in several cities. ( read original story ...)
Japan state-backed JIC to buy out Fujitsu chip-packaging unit for $4.7 bln
Japan has designated chips as "specified critical materials ... 2023 Dealscategory Walgreens mulls IPO for UK Boots pharmacy chain - Bloomberg News Walgreens Boots Alliance is in early talks over ...
Japan big makers’ sentiment improves to 12 in Dec. from 9: Bank of Japan
Business confidence among major Japanese manufacturers improved to 12 in December from 9 three months earlier, the Bank of Japan's Ta ...
Gunze Launches Environmentally Friendly “GEOPLAS™ HCX1”, the Lightest Shrink Film for Automatic Sleeve Applicators
OSAKA, Japan, December 13, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gunze Limited (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Toshiyasu Saguchi) [Tokyo:3002] is pleased to announce that the company will launch an ...
Japanese rubber futures end unchanged
BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures took a breather on Tuesday after a sharp jump in the previous session, with a ...
Japan plans tax breaks for 10 years to boost EV, chip production – Nikkei
The Japanese government is planning to offer tax incentives for a decade to boost mass production in five areas including electric vehicle (EV) production and semiconductor devices manufacturing, ...
Japan business mood improves for 3rd straight quarter to December – tankan
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to December for a third quarter in a row, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest person, Fusa Tatsumi, has died at age 116
Fusa Tatsumi, a 116-year-old Osaka resident, died of old age on Dec. 12, 2023. She was the oldest person in Japan and spent her last days at a nursing home in Kashiwara. ( read original story ...)
Japan Large Manufacturer Sentiment Improves Ahead of BOJ Meeting
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers picked up for a third straight quarter, sending a positive signal to the Bank of Japan ahead of next week’s policy decision. ( read original story ...)