Japan's machinery orders slumped in April at their quickest pace in nearly two years, as a drop in demand and company profits caused by the coronavirus pandemic paralysed businesses spending. Separate ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus’ Kanazaki tests positive for coronavirus | Charlotte Observer
Nagoya Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki has tested positive for. Japan’s Kyodo news agency first reported the findings and cited Japan’s soccer J-League. The J-League announced last week that the season ... ( read original story ...)
Japan April real wages fall at quickest pace since December
Japan's April inflation-adjusted real wages fell at their fastest pace since December, government data showed on Tuesday, fanning fears about the outlook for consumer sentiment after the economy took ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan Begin Historic Trade Negotiations In A Post-Brexit Landscape
U.K. hopes to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Japan is the third largest investor in the U.K. The U.K. and Japan, two of the largest economies in the ... ( read original story ...)
S&P revises Japan’s outlook to stable
S&P Global Ratings said it has revised Japan's outlook to stable on increased uncertainty around debt stabilization. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NHK Removes Video About U.S. Protests After Online Outrage
Japanese public broadcaster NHK apologised and deleted from its Twitter account on Tuesday an animated video aimed at explaining the background behind U.S. protests for police reform but which sparked ... ( read original story ...)
Mid-year Report: Yokohama bracing for whatever 2020 has to bring
A second wave of COVID-19—along with additional manufacturing shutdowns—could impact the industry in the second half, according to Stan Chandgie, vice president of consumer sales at Yokohama Corp. of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to restart Va. tire plant June 1
SALEM, Va. — Yokohama Corp. of North America is planning to restart production June 1 at its passenger/light truck tire plant in Salem, ending eight weeks of being idled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
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Service members stationed at Camp Zama, Sagami General Depot and Yokohama North Dock may now travel within most of Kanagawa prefecture and part of Tokyo prefecture, U.S. Army Japan commander Maj. Gen. ( read original story ...)
Robot Built for Japan’s Aging Workforce Finds Coronavirus Role
Mira Robotics developed its "ugo" robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the fight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Network NHK Pulls US Protest Anime In Racism Row
Japan's national broadcaster NHK Tuesday apologised and deleted an animation depicting Black Lives Matter protests in the US after widespread complaints of racism -- including from the US embassy and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, UK agree to work on swift trade agreement: Japan government statement
Japan and the United Kingdom agreed to start negotiations for a swift agreement on an economic partnership to secure business continuity for both nations, Japan's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. slams Japan broadcaster for ‘offensive’ cartoon about Black Lives Matter protests
NHK apologized and removed the video, which use crude caricatures to “explain” the U.S. protests in terms of economic inequality, but made no mention of police brutality. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s public broadcaster condemned over ‘offensive’ BLM anime
Social media users have condemned the video for perpetuating stereotypes of African-Americans ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to push for early scrapping of UK auto tariffs in trade talks
Japan will call for an early elimination of automobile and auto parts tariffs in negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain, the country's trade minister said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Q&A: State of Tokyo Olympics 2 1/2 months after postponement
It’s been 2 and a half months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)