Analysts expect Japan’s economy to shrink sharply in the current quarter as the emergency that ended on Sunday weighed on business activity and consumer spending. But they are also anticipating the …
Innovators in Japan Are Developing New Technologies to Counter Coronavirus
To answer the need for more computation power, Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, or RIKEN, working in collaboration with Fujitsu, has developed the supercomputer Fugaku, currently …
Springtime in Japan but COVID-19 limits festivities for cherry blossom fans
An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo’s parks but the government has urged people to limit traditional festivities to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 infections.
Japan spends millions on technology for absent Olympic fans
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top telecommunications company is getting 7.3 billion yen — about $67 million — in taxpayer money to design mobile tracking software to curb the spread of coronavirus infections …
Myanmar activists in Japan call for stronger steps against junta
TOKYO (Reuters) – Myanmar activists in Japan called for the Japanese government and international community to take stronger steps “to stop the killing” in their homeland, urging the imposition of an …
American father and son charged in Japan with helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon
Michael Taylor and son Peter allegedly helped former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee to his native Lebanon in a large black box supposedly containing audio equipment.
World Cup qualifying set to resume in Asia after 16 months
A contentious meeting between Japan and South Korea may feature European-based stars but a match of more significance in Asia involves Tajikistan hosting Mongolia on Thursday, marking the resumption …
Japan Ignores Climate Pressure, Eyes New Overseas Coal Units
One of the last countries in the world to support coal-fired generation overseas is considering financing new capacity in Bangladesh.The Japan International Cooperation Agency said in an email it’s …
Japan Ignores Climate Pressure, Eyes New Overseas Coal Units
One of the last countries in the world to support coal-fired generation overseas is considering financing new capacity in Bangladesh.The Japan International Cooperation Agency said in an email it’s …
Morgan Stanley Doubles Down in Japan for MUFG’s Wealth Push
Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its efforts to help Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. replicate the U.S. lender’s highly successful wealth management business in Japan, where competition to serve …