Japan's core machinery orders fell 12.0% in April from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday. Compared with a year earlier, core orders, which exclude those of ships and electricity, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders, wholesale prices sink as pandemic hits business spending
Japan's machinery orders slumped in April at their quickest pace in nearly two years, as a drop in demand and company profits caused by the coronavirus pandemic paralysed businesses spending. Separate ... ( read original story ...)
S&P Cuts Outlook on Japan’s Debt Outlook
Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need.S&P Global Ratings revised down the outlook on Japan’s sovereign rating to stable from positive while keeping the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale prices sink at fastest pace in four years as pandemic hits demand
Japan's wholesale prices fell at the fastest annual pace in nearly four years in May, data showed on Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic hit business activity and weighed on global demand for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s April core machinery orders fall at fastest pace since Sept 2018
Japan's core machinery orders dropped in April at their quickest pace since September 2018 as the hit to business spending from the coronavirus pandemic deepened. By Daniel Leussink TOKYO, June 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmaker Honda hit by cyberattack
Japanese carmaker Honda said Tuesday that it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its business in several countries, though it expects the overall impact to be contained. Production in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2020 revealed
The world's most expensive cities for expats in 2020 have been revealed by Mercer. Wondering which place tops the list? Hint: It's one of Asia's most popular destinations. ( read original story ...)
Stuck-at-Home Demand Prompts Japan Hardware Store Consolidation
A rare bright spot in Japan’s retail space during the coronavirus pandemic has been the nation’s hardware stores, with sales surging as stuck-at-home Japanese took to doing up their gardens and ... ( read original story ...)
Most Economists See Bank Of Japan Holding Off Major Action in June
A majority of economists expect the Bank of Japan to leave its main policy tools untouched next week as it pauses to assess the steps already taken to shield the economy from the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister, central bank governor vow to use all tools to combat virus fallout
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda pledged on Friday to deploy all necessary fiscal and monetary policy tools to combat the widening ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Targets Japan Anime, Manga to Jump-Start Global Growth
Tencent Holdings Ltd., spurned in years past by Japan’s guarded entertainment industry, is rekindling its courtship of the country’s fabled anime and manga houses.The Chinese social media giant has in ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus’ Kanazaki tests positive for coronavirus | Charlotte Observer
Nagoya Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki has tested positive for. Japan’s Kyodo news agency first reported the findings and cited Japan’s soccer J-League. The J-League announced last week that the season ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-Cambodia Port Development continues amid pandemic
Khmer Times was granted an opportunity to visit the site of Japan’s Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation and visit Japanese logistics firm Kamigumi’s container terminal office in late February ... ( read original story ...)
Japan April real wages fall at quickest pace since December
Japan's April inflation-adjusted real wages fell at their fastest pace since December, government data showed on Tuesday, fanning fears about the outlook for consumer sentiment after the economy took ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Update: The AZEK Company Seeks $625 Million IPO
The AZEK Company has filed proposed terms for its $625 million U.S. IPO. The firm sells highly engineered outdoor living products to consumers and commercial op ... ( read original story ...)
Keysight Technologies Recognized with Four Best of Show Awards at Interop Tokyo 2020
Keysight continues to garner industry recognition for the company's advanced solutions. Keysight solutions were honored with the following awards at Interop Tokyo 2020. Keysight UHD100T32 100 Gigabit ... ( read original story ...)