Don't miss these spectacular events in Tokyo this May 18-19 weekend, especially Asakusa Sensoji Temple's Sanja Matsuri ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund asks four Japan firms to mandate board-shareholder dialogue
A Singapore-based activist fund is asking four Japanese companies through shareholder resolutions to make their board members regularly available for one-on-one meetings with large investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans ‘autoflow’ cargo system for Tokyo-Osaka route
Japan is now making specific plans to create a so-called "autoflow road" cargo system connecting Tokyo and Osaka. The automated system would use unmanned vehicles and other transportation methods. A ... ( read original story ...)
[INTERVIEW] Mom’s Touch set to soar as nationwide burger brand in Japan
The head of the Korean chicken burger chain Mom's Touch said the company aims to become a nationwide brand in Japan, leveraging its successful franchise business in Korea and benefiting from the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as tech shares track US gains
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, boosted by technology shares that tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts. ( read original story ...)
A look inside the newly opened Tokyo Central supermarket
A new grocery store, Tokyo Central, opened Friday, May 10, at Kailua Shopping Center, marking the brand's first location in Hawaii. Pacific Business News visited the new store on its opening day. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka And Coco Gauff Share Thoughts On Drake-Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef
This rap rivalry even garnered attention from tennis superstars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, who shared their views on who would win the rivalry at the Italian Open. On Wednesday, the four-time Grand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Gloomy GDP Report May Create Challenges for Policymakers
Japan’s economy is likely to have contracted in the first three months of 2024 due in part to disruptions at car makers, clouding the growth outlook as the central bank attempts to set the right pace ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases
Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks. ( read original story ...)
‘Absolutely crazy’ GameStop rally can spill into crypto prices, per analyst
A GameStop stock rally is raising optimism for a repeat of 2021, when the prices of many digital assets rose along with the meme stock.
Japan’s MUFG sets $10bn profit target in fresh 3-year plan
MUFG is expected to report a group net profit exceeding 1.3 trillion yen for the recently ended year. Under the new plan, the bank aims to increase net profit by another 30% from its average over the ...
Japan has much to teach Britain – its lessons could make this island a happier place
I would encourage anyone who can afford it to visit Japan as soon as possible. The pound is at a roughly fifteen year high against the yen, and the country is an absolute bargain for many foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban Says SEC Could Have Prevented FTX if It Had Followed in Japan’s Regulatory Footsteps for Crypto
Celebrity billionaire Mark Cuban thinks the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could've prevented the FTX-related crypto collapse in late 2022.
Crypto analysts debate bitcoin’s ongoing dominance as calls for innovation abound
Experts on the crypto market recently debated the future of bitcoin amid calls for additional utility to be added to its blockchain.
Next Japan Intervention Likely to Use Treasury Sales, Bank of America Says
Any future foreign-exchange intervention by Japan to support the yen would likely involve tapping its holdings of US Treasuries, according to Bank of America Corp.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ...
How Much a Trip to Tokyo Will Cost on a Budget or in Style
As one of the world’s most vibrant and important cities, Tokyo, Japan offers many different reasons to visit. Between mesmerizing sights, an incredibly vibrant culture, and delicious food, seeing ... ( read original story ...)