The Department of Finance (DOF) thanked the Japanese government for its funding assistance extended to the Philippines that supported its coronavirus response efforts, especially in providing …
DOF thanks Japan’s post-disaster standby loan
The Department of Finance (DOF) thanked the Japanese government for its funding assistance extended to the Philippines that supported its coronavirus response efforts, especially in providing …
A Month Before the Olympics, How Is Japan Faring With Covid?
In the past month, cases have decreased and vaccination has ramped up dramatically — but with less than one-fifth of the country even partially vaccinated, many residents remain worried about hosting …
The money pushers: The world is embracing Japan-style economics
As the world emerges from COVID-19 era economic stimulus measures, Japan’s experience looms large. Last year, total debt worldwide surged by 35 percentage points to over 355% of global GDP according …
As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm
The head of a major inquiry into Japan’s nuclear disaster and a former senior Cabinet adviser have sounded alarm over plans this week to restart a 44-year old reactor, saying the industry and …
No spectators at the Tokyo Olympics still a possibility, says Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto
“We may potentially bring down the number of spectators, a cap on the spectators or … no spectators,” Hashimoto said.
EXCLUSIVE Harvard wasn’t pressured over Toshiba, former Japan adviser says
A former Japanese government adviser said he did not put pressure on Harvard University’s endowment fund to influence its voting at Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) contested shareholder meeting last year, and …
Japan gov’t discloses file on tampering of land deal documents
The Japanese government on June 22 disclosed a file suggesting that a former senior Finance Ministry official instructed a local finance bureau to alter documents related to favoritism allegations …
Jollibee, Yoshinoya incorporate Philippine joint venture
Jollibee Foods Corp. announced Tuesday it completed the incorporation of its joint venture with Japanese food chain Yoshinoya.
Jollibee, Yoshinoya incorporate Philippine joint venture
Jollibee Foods Corp. announced Tuesday it completed the incorporation of its joint venture with Japanese food chain Yoshinoya.