Suicide rates in Japan have jumped in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and children, even though they fell in the first wave when the government offered generous …
POLL-Japan firms see capex rebound in FY2021 despite COVID hit
Almost three quarters of Japanese firms expect to keep capital spending steady or raise it in the coming business year from the fiscal year ending in March, a Reuters monthly survey showed, despite …
How Japan can build a sustainable future post-COVID-19
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Makiko Eda, Chief Representative Officer, World Economic …
Entries of short-term business travelers from 11 designated countries and regions into Japan are suspended
The Japanese government has decided to suspend business and residence tracks between Japan and 11 designated countries and regions until February 7 2021 to prevent a new variant of COVID-19 from …
They Keep Assuring Us Japan Can’t Happen Here
He actually meant it to be soothing, a reassuring statement of clear and unequivocal support for a reeling market. This statement, however, was received in the exact opposite way. The selling which ha …
Nissan to promote Japan-based contract workers to full-time
The hiring plan will “enable more efficient and effective business operations as well as improve individuals’ motivation and skills,” Azusa Momose, a spokeswoman for the company said.
Japanese $2.5bn AI startup targets Vietnam after COVID boost
AI Inside, a Japanese startup that helps companies convert paper documents into electronic data using artificial intelligence, is entering Vietnam after the COVID-19 pandemic boosted business in its …
Japan manufacturers’ sentiment stabilises in Jan, services weaken – Reuters Tankan
Manufacturers’, service-sector mood seen little changed ahead TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Sentiment among Japanese manufacturers stabilised in January to the least pessimistic in more than a year from …
South Korea caught in the middle as China, US ‘whales’ face off
The Korean peninsula has a long history of dealing with invasion and foreign rule, wedged as it is between larger powers Russia, China and Japan. That experience gave rise to a proverb in the country: …
New South Korea envoy vows to improve ties with Japan
Kang Chang-il, 68, will start his duties on Friday as the third ambassador to Japan under the government of South Korean President Moo Jae-in.