The government is finalizing plans which could mean a state of emergency for about half of Japan’s population of 126 million people.
Economic Buzz: Japan Posts Y1,878.4 Billion Current Account Surplus In November
Japan posted a current account surplus of 1,878.4 billion yen in November, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, down from 2,144.7 billion yen in October. Exports were down 3.4 percent on year to 6 …
Cash Piles, Hostile Bids Set Stage for a Wild Japan M&A Year
Japanese dealmaking was resurgent in the second half of 2020, with acquisitions dropping only slightly from 2019 to about $140 billion after the pandemic depressed deals in the first half of the year.
Internet Initiative Japan (OTCMKTS:IIJIY) Cut to “Hold” at Zacks Investment Research
Internet Initiative Japan (OTCMKTS:IIJIY) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Monday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, …
Cash Piles, Hostile Bids Set Stage for a Wild Year in Japan M&A
Japanese dealmaking was resurgent in the second half of 2020, with acquisitions dropping only slightly from 2019 to about $140 billion after the pandemic depressed deals in the first half of the year.
DoorDash Signals It’s Planning to Deliver in Japan
Shares of food delivery company and recent IPO DoorDash ( NYSE:DASH) are trading higher on Monday as investors react positively to last Friday’s news about the company’s intention to start operating …
New COVID Variant Detected in Japan Has ‘Potential’ to Be More Infectious
Scientists say it is currently unclear whether or not the new variant is more transmissible and if vaccines will be less effective against it.
New Yorker Writer Shared Doubts on Japanese ‘Family Rental’ Article Before Publication
A New Yorker staff writer who researched a “family rental” service in Japan expressed concern before publication that her sources might not be telling the truth, according to people who spoke with her …
Japan preparing to expand state of emergency to Osaka, Kyoto – media
The Japanese government has started preparation to expand a state of emergency to the western Japanese prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo, Jiji news agency reported on Monday.
Japan Celebrates Coming-of-age Day Despite Virus Surge
Young adults dressed to the nines in kimonos gathered at venues in Japan on Monday to celebrate reaching the age of majority, although many of the usually jubilant events were cancelled over virus …