Japan’s central bank might review its unconventional policies in the face of a looming recession, as a likely economic contraction in 1Q18 – if confirmed – would snap the nation’s longest period of GDP growth since the 1980s bubble economy. ( read original story ...)
Japanese-style cheesecake
Note: The use of parchment paper here is a must. Make sure when you line the sides of the round cake tin to ensure parchment is approximately 2" above the rim of the tin. Also, the use of a water bath is also a must for a successful result. Melt cream ... ( read original ...
Japan-backed transformation hub opens
The Thai and Japanese governments are keen to upgrade the local manufacturing sector with the opening of the industry transformation centre (ITC), supported by a 30-million-baht investment by Japan. Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana and Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka recalls the moment she ‘was in such shock’ with Serena Williams
It's now almost two months that Naomi Osaka upset Serena Williams at the Miami Open. The Japanese player still can't believe at what she did, because of Serena's legacy and all the achievements she got. 'Above everything, it was just such an honor to play ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Slightly Higher
Tokyo: Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Monday after gains on Wall Street last week, as a mixed US jobs report was seen as reducing the odds of faster interest rate hikes. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.16 percent or 35.91 points to 22,508.69 ... ( read original story ...)
Business brief 2018: Japan
How do you register or secure patent rights, and is national or international coverage most appropriate? Any person can apply to the Japan Patent Office (JPO) to obtain a patent. A foreign applicant can take action pursuant to the Paris Convention and/or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post gains ground as parcel delivery stalwarts struggle
TOKYO -- Japan Post is closing the gap with the country's leading parcel shippers thanks to a surge of cost-conscious customers, as the e-commerce explosion pushes its understaffed rivals to raise rates and limit package volumes. In absolute terms ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 3-month high on solid earnings, Wall Street surge; Suzuki, Panasonic shine
The broader Topix rose 0.98 per cent to 1,794.96. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a three-month high on Friday, buoyed by tepid US inflation data easing concerns over the Federal Reserve hiking rates at an accelerated pace, as well on gains for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s single women a burden on the state, MP says
These are external links and will open in a new window An MP from Japan's governing party has been accused of sexism after he said young Japanese women should have more children or face being a burden on the state. Speaking at an LDP party meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Business failures hit 28-year low in April
Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said. April marked the first decline in two months in the number of business failures. The data covered bankruptcies involving liabilities of ¥10 million or more. Total liabilities left by failed companies dropped 8.3 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo Games golf venue admits first female members after criticism
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) - The club scheduled to stage the golf tournament during the 2020 Tokyo Games has granted three women full memberships after being warned that it could be stripped as an Olympic host if it does not change its discriminatory policy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must boost protection for sexual harassment victims, says Abe rival Noda
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese cabinet minister called on Friday for a law to strengthen relief and protection for victims of sexual harassment, but stopped short of urging legal changes to make such acts a crime. Victims of sexual harassment in Japan have ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi’s Hong Kong IPO Is Expected to Be World’s Biggest This Year
HONG KONG—Xiaomi Corp., one of China’s top smartphone makers, said it would launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong—bringing to the city what is expected to be the world’s biggest IPO this year ... Display 2014, Tokyo $3.1 First Data ... ( read original story ...)
Vista Group Signs Aeon Entertainment, Japan’s Largest Cinema Chain
AUCKLAND, New Zealand & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vista Group International (NZX & ASX: VGL), the world’s leading provider of software solutions for the global film industry, has signed Aeon Entertainment Co Ltd (‘Aeon’), its first customer in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 3-mth high on solid earnings, Wall St surge; Suzuki, Panasonic shine
TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a three-month high on Friday, buoyed by tepid U.S. inflation data easing concerns over the Federal Reserve hiking rates at an accelerated pace, as well on gains for several companies posting ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo seems to have second thoughts about 2026 Olympic bid
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese city of Sapporo seems to be having second thoughts about bidding for the 2026 Winter Olympics and could focus instead on the 2030 Games. A spokesman for the city's bid promotion department tells The Associated Press that public ... ( read original story ...)