One of Japan’s most outspoken CEOs, motor manufacturer Nidec’s Shigenobu Nagamori, knows a few things about balance. The company he founded has investments across Asia, Europe and the U.S., and has …
Australia to discuss security, economic recovery at ‘Quad’ meeting with Japan, India, U.S
Australia’s foreign minister said she will travel to Japan to meet counterparts from the “Quad” group of the United States, India and Japan next week to discuss regional security, economic recovery, …
Japan chamber bullish as Philippines allows full business operations
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines expressed renewed optimism on Friday as the government released gui …
4th Sri Lanka – Japan Dialogue on Maritime Security, Safety and Oceanic Issues concludes
On 1 October, 2020 the Fourth Sri Lanka – Japan Dialogue on Maritime Security, Safety and Oceanic Issues was held virtually. The Japanese delegation comprised of representatives from the Ministry of …
Australia to discuss critical supply chains with Japan, India and US as China relationship frays
Beijing is worried about what the so-called Quad could become and has previously labelled the group ‘an anti-China frontline’ …
Japan regulator orders Tokyo exchange to report on system glitch: source
Japan’s financial regulator has ordered the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and its owner, the Japan Exchange Group, to report on a system glitch that halted trade all day on Thursday, a person familiar …
New Japan PM Planning Visits to Indonesia, Vietnam
Should it eventuate, Prime Minister Suga’s ASEAN tour would demonstrate his commitment to predecessor Abe Shinzo’s “free and open Indo-Pacific” strategy.
Fugitive Carlos Ghosn Launches Business Initiative In Lebanon As Trial Starts In Japan
As Ghosn was appearing in Lebanon to reveal a new initiative, a star witness for the prosecution was testifying in Tokyo against Ghosn’s former close aide.
Japan ‘Twitter killer’ pleads guilty to murders
A Japanese man has pleaded guilty to murdering nine people after contacting them on Twitter, in a high-profile case that has shocked the country. Dubbed the “Twitter killer”, Takahiro Shiraishi was …
Moderna CEO: no vaccine before US election, digitising Japan’s economy, west’s gold investment
Moderna Therapeutics’s chief executive told the Financial Times that the company would not have a vaccine ready before the US election, and Japan adjusts for a digital economy. Plus, the FT’s metals …