Cruise Ship Engine Trouble Strands Passengers in Japan

Although Japanese passengers have been able to disembark, local media reports approximately 1,880 Taiwanese guests remain aboard the ship. MSC Cruises is working with Japanese authorities to allow guests to go ashore on December 9. ( read original story ...)

BP, Japan’s JERA to Create Offshore Wind JV

BP will merge its offshore wind-energy business with that of Japanese power-utility JERA to create a standalone company, in line with the British company’s strategy to focus on its more profitable oil-and-gas operations. ( read original story ...)

Japan prepares for Osaka’s World Expo 2025

Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated World Expo 2025 that is set to take place in Osaka, Kansai from April to October next year. One of the oldest and largest international events ... ( read original story ...)

Japan revises Q3 GDP higher on capex, exports

Japan's economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported, thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports. Gross domestic product rose an annualised 1.2% in the ... ( read original story ...)