Tadashi Yanai’s fortune touched a peak of $41.6 billion this week, spurred by a shopping frenzy for Uniqlo’s pandemic-friendly clothes from masks to tracksuits.
Philippines a preferred site for Japanese manufacturers, trade chief says
Secretary Ramon Lopez seeks stronger ties between the Philippines and Japan to take advantage of the latter’s interest in manufacturing investments. “As we navigate a fast-changing world that …
Nike Japan ad sparks debate about racism online and some calls for a boycott
A new video advertisement from Nike Japan that portrays the experiences of three soccer players from different backgrounds has sparked fierce debate online, including some calls to boycott the company …
18 Percent Of Olympic Tickets Sold In Japan To Be Refunded
About 18 percent of tickets sold in Japan for next year’s coronavirus-postponed Olympics will be refunded, Tokyo 2020 organisers said Thursday, with over 3.6 million seats still reserved domestically …
Refunds sought for 18% of tickets sold in Japan, organisers say
Refund requests have been made for around 18% of the tickets sold in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics, the organising committee said on Thursday. Ticket holders in Japan were given the chance to ask for …
Japan Plan Phase-Out of New Gasoline Cars by Mid-2030s
All new vehicles sold in Japan by the mid-2030s will be hybrid or electric as the government begins to unveil concrete steps for reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, broadcaster NHK …
Japan’s service sector struggles to recover amid COVID-19 resurgence: PMI
Activity in Japan’s services sector continued to falter in November, a private sector survey showed, as a resurgence in coronavirus infections weighed on new business and employment conditions. The …
Kuwait Petroleum signs deal to store 3.14 mln barrels of oil in Japan: KUNA
State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KNPC) signed an agreement to store 3.14 million barrels of crude oil in Japan, Kuwait News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the company’s deputy managing …
Kuwait Petroleum signs deal to store 3.14 mln barrels of oil in Japan: KUNA
State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KNPC) signed an agreement to store 3.14 million barrels of crude oil in Japan, Kuwait News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the company’s deputy managing …
Why has wedding of Japan’s Princess Mako still not gone ahead?
Plans still on hold after revelations about finances of would-be groom’s mother two years ago …