TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government and ruling coalition are considering a plan to spend a combined 12 trillion yen ($115 billion) in five years from fiscal 2021 for disaster-proof infrastructure, …
AirAsia flags cash drain in India after Japan unit goes bust
Our businesses in Japan and India have been draining cash, causing the Group much financial stress,” Bo Lingam, president of airlines at AirAsia Group, said in a statement on its website. “Cost …
Morning mail: 1 million more in poverty, Australia-Japan defence pact, Dolly Parton funds vaccine
Successive cuts to coronavirus supplement are seeing many Australians sink into poverty. Plus: fireflies light up Japan …
Improve business climate, go for intense negotiation for more Japanese investment: envoy
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh ITO Naoki believes Bangladesh should begin intense negotiations with his country so that the duo could sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
3DOM Signs MOU on Battery Energy Storage System for Pathein Industrial City Project in Myanmar
PRNewswire/ — 3DOM, Inc. (‘3DOM’), a Japan-based smart energy solutions provider, furthered its expansion in Southeast …
Japan’s gaming industry is worth $19.5 billion — and it’s growing
A pioneer in gaming culture, Japan has created many of the world’s most iconic — and successful — video games.
Japan’s sake exports more than tripled over the last decade
A traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, sake is becoming increasingly popular overseas. Thirst for the iconic drink is paired with a growing appetite for Japanese cuisine.
Japan PM Suga says broad agreement reached on military pact with Australia
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday Japan and Australia had reached a broad agreement on their bilateral defence pact to facilitate more joint operations and exercises on each …
Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China’s rise
The leaders of Australia and Japan have held in-person talks to bolster defense ties between the two U.S. allies to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region amid the transition …
Why Walmart’s might couldn’t crack Japan
In 2002, Walmart’s decision to enter the market through an existing domestic supermarket brand was seen as savvy even if some had hesitations over the choice of Seiyu. It was no surprise that Japan …