Fumio Kishida was reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key parliamentary elections. Elected just over a month ago by parliament, Kishida …
Analysis: Japan’s controversial cross-shareholdings get second wind after court battle
A simmering Tokyo legal battle could embolden Japan Inc to hang on to cross-shareholdings as a defence against hostile takeovers, a setback for corporate governance reforms championed under former …
Research Finds U.S. Shouldn’t Imitate Japan’s Industrial Policy
Japan’s industrial policy proved to be unsuccessful as trade or economic policy, according to new research. However, it appears each generation must relearn the lessons of the past as today …
Family of dead detainee files complaint in Japan
The family of a dead Sri Lankan woman have filed a criminal complaint against Japan immigration authorities, accusing them of failing to provide her with adequate medical care, say reports. Wishma …
Family of woman who died in detention files complaint against Japan officials
The family of a dead Sri Lankan woman have filed a criminal complaint against Japan immigration authorities, accusing them of failing to provide her with adequate medical care, say reports. Wishma …
Kishida set to be reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote
Fumio Kishida is set to be reelected as Japan’s prime minister Wednesday after clearing the first major test of his leadership in recent elections. Elected just over a month ago by parliament, Kishida …
Cambodia-Japan trade tops $1.75B
Despite ongoing headwinds posed by the global Covid-19 crisis, bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan maintained positive signs in the third quarter of this year.
Cambodia-Japan trade tops $1.75B
Despite ongoing headwinds posed by the global Covid-19 crisis, bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan maintained positive signs in the third quarter of this year.
Japan’s Idemitsu more than doubles annual profit forecast on soaring oil prices
Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd, Japan’s No. 2 oil refiner, more than doubled its annual profit forecast as soaring crude prices will bring a hefty appraisal gain on its inventories and higher energy markets …
Taiwan’s TSMC to Build First Chip Plant in Japan Amid Crunch
Japanese electronics maker Sony and TSMC of Taiwan say they are jointly building a computer chip plant in Japan with an initial investment of $7 billion.