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90% of Japanese firms plan to avoid year-end, New Year parties amid pandemic: poll
TOKYO — Nearly 90% of companies in Japan polled by a Tokyo-based research firm do not plan to hold office parties this coming year-end and New Year h …
Asia Today: South Korea, Japan Mull Steps as New Cases Rise
South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after easing them in October to spur a …
Pop star Masahiko Kondo’s affair falls foul of Japan’s strict morals
In his 40-year career Masahiko Kondo has enjoyed many of the pleasures of a chart-topping pop star. He has acted, raced cars and, before he got married, he was linked to several famous female stars …
Japan Business Banking and Payments Report 2020: Effects and Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Japanese Business Banking and Payments 2020 Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report Japan Business Banking and Payments 2020 investigates and reveals the …
Report: Kim Jong Un admitted COVID-19 in North Korea in July
Kim Jong Un may have acknowledged the presence of COVID-19 cases in North Korea in confidential discussions, according to a Japanese press report.
Japan’s Aso: Finance Ministry and BOJ are cooperating well for financial stability
Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday, the Finance Ministry and Bank of Japan (BOJ) are cooperating well for financial stability. “Generally speaking, any decision to consolidate is up to …
How Japan is a testing ground for robotics technology
At the vanguard of robotics innovation, Japan is home to seven of the 10 world-leading industrial robotics companies, and is seeing strong growth in the service robot sector.
Mizuho to Cut Singapore Office Space on Work-From-Home Success
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is set to trim its Singapore office space, as the Japanese bank looks to revamp the workplace in global financial centers in the wake of the pandemic.
Japan’s Aso says MOF, BOJ cooperating well on financial stability
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday his ministry and the Bank of Japan were cooperating effectively to ensure financial stability.