The lawsuit focused on changes in levels of base-related noise since U.S. carrier-based aircraft were relocated to the Iwakuni base in Yamaguchi Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan set to approve $87 bln economic stimulus this week
Japan's ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed with a key opposition party on the draft of an economic stimulus package, clearing a major hurdle for the $87 billion package designed to help cushion the blow to households from rising prices. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stimulus Package Gets DPP Nod With Tax Talk Inclusion
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba struck a deal with a key opposition party over his economic stimulus package, by promising that discussion of the opposition’s tax cut proposals will be included among the measures, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas Shares Rise Sharply After Elliott Builds Stake
Tokyo Gas shares rose sharply after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed that it built a stake in the Japanese utility company.Shares rose 12% on Wednesday by midday in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Shakeups Light Up Tokyo Bourse on Down Day for Stocks
Deal makers and activist investors injected drama into the Japanese equity market on Wednesday, triggering sharp rallies in shares of Seven & i Holdings Co., Tokyo Gas Co. and Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ... ( read original story ...)
Japan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and the rising price of energy kept import costs high. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports rebound on China chipmaking demand but Trump tariff risks loom
Japan's exports expanded faster than expected in October, led by a pick-up in chip equipment demand in China, though fears persist over potential U.S. protectionist trade policies that could hamper ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas Shares Jump Most Since 1987 After Elliott Stake Report
Tokyo Gas Co.’s stock rose 15% at one point in early trading Wednesday, its biggest climb since 1987, after Elliott Investment Management reported it had acquired 5.03% of the utility company’s shares ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand in Oct; potential Trump tariffs dim outlook
Japan's exports rebounded in October, led by a pickup in chip equipment demand in China, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that solid global demand was underpinning the country's still fragile ... ( read original story ...)
WHO lists mpox vaccine by Japan’s KM Biologics for emergency use
The World Health Organization listed KM Biologics' mpox vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday, making it the second shot to get the approval of the global health agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
Japan is within touching distance of an eighth successive World Cup appearance after beating China 3-1 in Xiamen put the team 10 points clear in its Asian qualifying group. ( read original story ...)
Italy, Japan, Britain discuss broadening GCAP jet fighter project to other countries
The leaders of Italy, Japan and Britain have discussed a potential broadening of the GCAP jet fighter project to other countries, the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Names Former Minister Yamagiwa as Chip Czar
Japan’s ruling party named Daishiro Yamagiwa as the new chairman of its group that promotes semiconductors, as it sets up a new mechanism to boost funding for the key industry. Yamagiwa, who formerly served as economic revitalization minister ... ( read original story ...)
Sushi restaurant in Dauphin County reopens following fire
An Asian restaurant in Dauphin County is back open following a fire earlier this year. Yokohama Asian Fusion Restaurant at 560 S. 29th St. in Harrisburg reopened on Nov. 14, according to owner Abby ... ( read original story ...)
Interactive ‘Pac-Man’ Experience, Web3-Powered Entertainment Localization to Launch in Tokyo
Web3 consumer platform Flickplay has partnered with “Pac-Man” company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and the City of Shibuya for an interactive experience and platform localization in Tokyo. The ... ( read original story ...)