December 1941, the 400 U.S. Marines who called the island outpost of Wake home stood a lonely sentinel in the watery Central Pacific wilderness, like a cavalry fort in an oceanic version of the …
China warns Japan against new military plans
China warned Japan against pursuing a new national security strategy following reports of discussions at Tokyo’s National Security Council.
Olympus says to sell camera business to Japan Industrial Partners
Japan’s Olympus Corp 7733.T said on Wednesday it had agreed to sell its loss-making camera business dating back 84 years to Japan Industrial Partners In …
POLL-Pandemic to sink Japan business mood to lowest since 2009 global financial crisis
Business sentiment among Japan’s big manufacturers in the second quarter likely tanked to levels last seen during the 2009 global financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic crushed global demand and …
Olympus is getting out of the camera business
Olympus has announced plans to get out of the camera business entirely, selling off its imaging division to an investment fund. Japan Industrial Partners, the company that bought the VAIO computer …
European Business Community in Japan Alleges Unfair Treatment
The European business community in Japan believes that there is unfair treatment and a lack of reciprocity due to the “strict” entry ban imposed by Japan for citizens of over 100 countries to prevent …
The Latest: 55 new cases in Tokyo as Japan expands testing
TOKYO — Tokyo reported 55 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the largest number since early May, but officials say the jump does not mean an immediate return to business restrictions … and …
Outlook on the Worldwide Acrylic Fiber Industry to 2025 – Featuring Indian Acrylics, Japan Exlan & Kaltex Among Others
The “Acrylic Fiber Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 – 2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The m …
Bank of Japan May Be in Wait-And-See Mode for a While
The Bank of Japan’s summary of opinions from its latest policy-setting meeting suggests it may wait to see the effects of its recent measures to help companies affected by the coronavirus.
Japan car sales recovering after big fall in April, May – Nissan executive
Nissan Motor Co on Wednesday said that car sales in Japan were recovering after a drop in demand in April and May due to the impact of the coronavirus.