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 …
The Flowers Celebrated in Festivals Across Japan
The colorful blooms of azaleas light up public spaces and private gardens.
Japan’s SMFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income rises 27%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group , Japan’s second-largest lender by assets, raised its annual net profit forecast on Thursday to a record 1.16 trillion yen ($7.44 billion) after a 27% jump in …
Japan’s Sake Brewers Hope UNESCO Heritage Listing Can Boost Rice Wine’s Appeal
The religious connotations of sake are evident at the brewery. The big cedar-leaves ball hanging under the eaves is a symbol of a shrine for the god of sake-making. In Japan, sake is used to purify …
Japan planning $87 bln extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and offset rising …
Japan planning $87 billion extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and offset rising …
Japan readies ambitious $65 billion plan to revive homegrown semiconductor manufacturing — Expects economic return of over $1 trillion
The Japanese government is prepping to ink a bill that grants $65 billion in subsidies to revive local chip manufacturing.
As Pain From Weak Yen Deepens, Japan’s Ex-Currency Chief Kanda Warns of Action
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will act appropriately against excess movements on the foreign exchange market, former currency chief Masato Kanda told Reuters, issuing a warning as the country continues to …
As Pain From Weak Yen Deepens, Japan’s Ex-Currency Chief Kanda Warns of Action
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will act appropriately against excess movements on the foreign exchange market, former currency chief Masato Kanda told Reuters, issuing a warning as the country continues to …
Japan and UK Ministers to Cooperate in Face of US Tariff Concerns, Nikkei Reports
Japan and UK Ministers to Cooperate in Face of US Tariff Concerns, Nikkei Reports TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and Britain are planning to establish a framework between their foreign and trade ministers on …