Japan's exports rose at a faster-than-expected 12 percent pace in March, while imports jumped nearly 16 percent from a year earlier, the government said Thursday. The data suggest relatively strong foreign demand could lift growth for the world's No. 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Capricorn C803 Sapporo bearing kits
Capricorn RC have introduced the new Sapporo ball bearing set for their C803 1/8th car. This set of 18 high quality, made in Japan ABEC X bearings has been put together by Capricorn bearing in mind the needs of the most demanding drivers, and is available ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo's office space market softening ahead of 2018
TOKYO -- Tokyo's office property market is beginning to weaken despite very low availability on expectations of a spike in the supply of new office space in 2018. Alarmed by the trend, commercial real estate developers are stepping up their marketing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to scrap 5 more nuclear reactors
TOKYO -- Five nuclear reactors in Japan were approved for decommissioning on Wednesday, pushing utilities and other companies to join hands to tackle both the great business opportunities and daunting technical problems involved with the process. ( read original story ...)
Japan's Unicharm fires up third Saudi diaper factory
TOKYO -- Japanese diaper maker Unicharm took a major step toward developing the Middle Eastern market by opening its third plant in Saudi Arabia. The new factory, next to another manufacturing center in Riyadh, apparently cost a few billion yen (1 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : “GEOLANDAR” to Come Factory-Equipped on New Mazda CX-5
Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that its 'GEOLANDAR G98' tire has been adopted as original equipment on Mazda Motor Corporation's all-new Mazda CX-5, a crossover SUV that went on sale in Japan on February 2. The new Mazda CX-5 comes ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama renews with Los Angeles Angels
Japan-based Yokohama Tire Corporation has put pen to paper on a new ... privacy policy and thank you for choosing our network of sites as your reliable source of news and views on the Internet. If you have any questions about anything contained in this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Aso pushes back against U.S. pressure for bilateral trade deal
TAX HIKE UNDER WAY On domestic policy, Aso, who is also Japan's finance minister, said budding signs of recovery in the economy and private consumption are paving the way for Japan to proceed with a twice-delayed sales tax hike now scheduled for October 2019. ( read original story ...)
Pence tells Japanese business leaders that U.S. tax reform is coming soon
Sidestepping the political difficulties back in Washington, Vice President Mike Pence told Japanese business leaders Wednesday that President Trump is working “around the clock” on tax reform that will benefit Japanese-owned businesses in the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: China gathers state-led consortium for Aramco IPO – sources
"The IPO will help decide whom, or which country ... Other mooted Asian options include Tokyo and Singapore. "The Saudis are serious about Asia. They can maintain market share there. At the end of the day, Aramco needs to sell its oil. ( read original story ...)
Dior takes to rooftop with new looks to launch Tokyo store
TOKYO (Reuters) - Christian Dior launched its new Tokyo store with a fashion show in the rooftop gardens of a luxury mall, where models sported new looks from its creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. Underlining Dior's connection with Japan, which is an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo beckons foreign entrepreneurs for financial hub dream
TOKYO -- Drawing in more entrepreneurs from abroad will form a key part of Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's vision of turning the city into a global financial center. Koike wants to take advantage of the central government's special economic zone program ... ( read original story ...)
Market Scramble: IPOs become bastion for bearish retail investors
TOKYO -- Retail investors here are fleeing their traditional ... according to information website IPO Japan. These strong performers include Temona, an information technology support company that listed April 6 and achieved more than triple its offer ... ( read original story ...)
Dior goes to Tokyo
Models struggle against strong wind before the rehearsal of Christian Dior's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2017 live show to celebrate Dior's new flagship store at the rooftop of Ginza Six mall in Tokyo, Japan, April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai ( read original story ...)
Pence assures Japan: America is with you '100 per cent'
While Defence Secretary Jim Mattis denounced North Korea's weapons test as he began a Mideast tour, Vice-President Mike Pence offered support to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo amid a trip dominated by concerns about the rogue state's nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
‘We will not rest’: Pence reassures Japan as U.S. pressure builds on North Korea
TOKYO—The U.S. will not relent until it achieves its objective of ensuring the Korean Peninsula is free of nuclear weapons, U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence said Tuesday while visiting Japan. After meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other leaders ... ( read original story ...)