Economic malaise was the biggest factor in the devastating loss handed to Japan’s ruling coalition last month.
Nissan Becomes Activist Investor’s Next Prestigious Japanese Target
One of the most prolific activist investors in Japanese companies is targeting Nissan Motor 72014.46%increase; green up pointing triangle, setting up a corporate standoff that investors hope will translate into a higher stock price. Singapore-based …
Bangladesh, Japan agree to ink EPA to deepen trade ties
Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by the end of 2025 or early 2026 to deepen and expand bilateral trade and investment relations between the two nations …
3 sue Japan gov’t over court orders to cover rainbow socks, writing on hoodie
Three people jointly filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government on Nov. 13, claiming that they were unfairly restricted by the courts, w
Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month
The Japanese army’s fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an incident last month
Japan’s Newfound Love of M&A Makes for Strange Bedfellows
From Nissan to Seven & i, Japan’s landscape for deals is making for some once-unthinkable alliances. But not every deal should be welcomed.
Japan’s megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
Japan’s three megabanks raised their annual profit forecasts to all-time highs on Thursday, fuelled by robust lending demand and higher margins following a July interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
Japan to Resume V-22 Flights After Inquiry Finds Pilot Error Caused Accident
The Japanese army’s fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an accident last month …
American tourist, 65, arrested in Japan for allegedly defacing shrine gate
An American tourist has been arrested in Japan for allegedly carving letters into a pillar of a gate to a shrine in Tokyo.
Japan refiners maintain profitability in H1, outperform Asian rivals
Net income at Japanese oil refiners fell in the first half of their fiscal year, but they maintained profitability and outperformed their South Korean rivals as strong domestic margins shielded them …