TOKYO, Feb 3 Japan's Nikkei edged down in choppy trade on Friday, as investors awaited the release of the U.S. monthly jobs report that will set the tone for the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, while bank stocks outperformed on higher yields. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso – BOJ policy not aimed at yen devaluation
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that the Bank of Japan's monetary policy was aimed at domestic objectives of defeating deflation, not at weakening the yen. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Aso declined to comment ... ( read original story ...)
Bridgestone, Yokohama to Raise Truck Tire Prices
Bridgestone and Yokohama announced Feb. 2 they would be increasing the price of tires as the price of raw materials rise, following a similar announcement from Michelin. All three tire manufacturers said the increase was due to rising raw material costs. ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-AEON REIT Investment buys property in Osaka for 9.87 bln yen
Feb 3 AEON REIT Investment Corp : * Says it completes acquisition of property located in Osaka for 9.87 billion yen Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/K5VUUl Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) Next In Financials ( read original story ...)
48 Hours In Osaka
including the Summer War in Osaka in 1615 and being struck by lightning in 1655. It looks almost immaculate today though thanks to reconstruction in the 1930’s and the fact it is now listed as a Registered Cultural Property. Inside the castle are a ... ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo Osaka Cement : Patent Issued for Optical Modulator (USPTO 9551887)
Patent number 9551887 is assigned to SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT CO., LTD. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP). The following quote was obtained by the news editors from the background information supplied by the inventors: "Patent Literature Nos. 1 and 2 and Non-Patent ... ( read original story ...)
Mattis criticizes NKorea ahead of talks with Japan, SKorea
OSAN AIR BASE, Korea, Republic Of — In his first public remarks abroad as U.S. defence secretary, Jim Mattis is criticizing North Korea for provocative acts that require new consultations with Japan and South Korea. Mattis spoke to reporters aboard his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend stays of nurse candidates from 3 S.E. Asia countries
The Japanese government decided on Friday to grant extensions ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM to propose plan for creating 700,000 U.S. jobs
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to propose during a meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 a bilateral economic co-operation plan, including the creation of a $450 billion US market through railways and other ... ( read original story ...)
Look at Japan for clean coal power
The Turnbull government is considering using taxpayer money to help fund the replacement of Australia's ageing coal-fired power plants with cleaner versions - and it's looking to Japan as an example. Ministers have been talking up the benefits of ultra ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide technical training to 40K Indians in 10 years
New Delhi [India], Feb.2: Japan would skill 40,000 technical people in 10 years by collaborating with engineering colleges and other institutions said Japanese Ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatsu in Delhi on Thursday. While speaking at the prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese power company defends decision to end Cameco uranium contract
A Japanese power company is not backing down from its decision to cancel a uranium contract with Cameco. Last week, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) issued a contract termination notice to the Saskatchewan-based mining company. On Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Abe to propose major job-creating plan to Trump, reports say
Angling to pre-empt complaints over Japan's perennial trade surplus with the U.S., Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly plans to propose a sweeping economic cooperation initiative meant to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S. when he meets with ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft drops its Office 365 'Project Osaka' app before it ever launched
Osaka, which is currently in private preview ... the chief marketing officer, and lines of business. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business gift culture says it with orchids
In Japanese business celebrations, there’s one thing you’ll almost always see: orchids. Pots of the exotic flowers, which often sell for about ¥20,000 ($176), will be there in a newly appointed president’s office, at the entrance of a company that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Realty Investment : A new property was acquired. "Tokyo Square Garden"
An environmentally-friendly office building located in the new base area in front of Tokyo Station In the area from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit to Kyobashi, further enhancement of potential is expected as multiple redevelopment projects are progressing in ... ( read original story ...)