The Bank of England will set out whether it thinks negative interest rates should be part of its armoury when it makes its latest monetary policy decision on Thursday.Although the bank is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity returns to contraction in Jan as output falls -PMI
Japan's factory activity slipped back into contraction in January, starting the year on a sour note as a rise in COVID-19 infections and a new state of emergency in the country hit operating ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Giants SBI and SMFG Working on Digital Stock Exchange in Japan
Japan’s status as a leader in the global blockchain and crypto space has never been in doubt, with the country excelling due to its favorable [...] ... ( read original story ...)
Tricor Group Releases 2021 Asia Pacific Trade Report Focusing on Impact of RCEP on Japan and COVID-19 Recovery
When compared to other transnational free trade agreements, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), which was signed by Japan and 14 other countries in November of 2020 and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel repurposes luxury rooms as rentals
The Imperial Hotel Tokyo will convert 99 guest rooms into full-service rental apartments, offering meal and laundry options with dedicated staff as vacancy rates remain high from the pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya Review: Almost Is NEVER Enough
The NEVER Openweight Championship and the right to use Mongolian Chops were both on the line at NJPW's New Beginning in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Skyscrapers Lose Luster for Japanese Companies During Pandemic
Japan’s decades-long love affair with status-symbol office towers is now fading, as the pandemic upends work styles and puts a strain on company finances. ( read original story ...)
Japan to clarify copyright rules to prevent cosplay violations
The Japanese government is planning to review copyright rules to prevent possible legal violations by costume role players, as the number of people dressing up as animation and game characters ... ( read original story ...)
Push to Go Electric Could Wipe Out Japan’s Cheap Microcars
Japan’s kei cars, known for their affordability and small engines, face a potentially existential threat as the country leans on automakers to go electric as part of its net-zero emissions goal. ( read original story ...)
Not Yet Desperate, Japan and South Korea Plod Toward Vaccinations
The slower pace gives the East Asian countries a chance to learn from mistakes elsewhere but also poses risks as more contagious and perhaps deadlier variants of the virus emerge. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals Serena Williams’ Daughter Inspired Her for the Brand New Soccer Venture
Naomi Osaka has now invested in a women's soccer team that competes in the NWSL and revealed the motive behind her new business move. ( read original story ...)
Explained: Japan mulls four-day working week amid COVID pandemic
Japanese lawmakers are debating whether companies should offer their staff the option of a regular three-day weekend, hoping that more relaxed workers will be less at risk of "karoshi," or death by ... ( read original story ...)
Diet Water Market Revenue Focus On Price Trends During 2022-2031|| Sapporo, Propel Water, Skinny Water
Market.us updated new market research study work on “Diet Water Market“, where users can benefit from the complete market research report with all the required useful information about this market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic to end solar panel production – domestic media
Japan's Panasonic Corp will cease production of its own solar panels, national broadcaster NHK and the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday, reporting that the company's decision was due to increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Suga’s approval rating remains low at 43%: Nikkei poll
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's cabinet remains low as the government struggles to handle the country's COVID-19 situation. The approval rating of Suga's cabinet was 43% in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high school teacher accused of paying girl for sex
Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a high school for allegedly paying a 17-year-old girl for sex last year ... ( read original story ...)