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 ...)
Nikkei falls to more than 1-week low as stronger yen sours mood
TOKYO Feb 2 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday to its lowest in more than a week after a stronger yen soured sentiment. Toyota Motor Corp underperformed after posting weak monthly sales in the United States. Eyes were also on Japanese domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Green Games: Tokyo 2020 asks public to donate old phones for medals
Tokyo Olympic organizers on Wednesday called on the Japanese public to donate old smartphones and other old electronic devices to help make medals for the 2020 Games. In a push to give the Olympics an environmentally friendly hue, Tokyo's organising ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco ‘surprised’ after Tepco cancels $1.3-billion uranium-supply contract
Tim Gitzel said Tokyo Electric Power Co. sent a notice on Jan. 24 saying it wanted to terminate the long-term contract signed in 2009 and would not accept delivery of a shipment due Wednesday. He said Tepco confirmed the notice on Tuesday despite Cameco ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM to meet Toyota president before Trump summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would meet the head of Toyota Motor Corp on Friday, as Tokyo compiles a plan to ward off U.S. criticism of Japanese trade policy before a summit with President Donald Trump next week. Trump, who has pledged to put ... ( read original story ...)
US defence chief Mattis heads to South Korea and Japan
While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. The Pentagon said the ... ( read original story ...)