Central Japan Railway Co. (OTC: CJPRY) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings …
Japan to finance US$188 million technology transfer to Ukrainian business
The Ukrainian Ministry of Economy, together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has announced the launch of a US$188 million grant project to transfer Japanese …
Soul Ventures Announces Strategic Expansion into Japan with New Office
Soul Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on disrupting our daily lives and building a better future, today announced a significant milestone with the establishment of Soul Ventures Japan, …
Smart move. Bangladesh turns to loans in yen to ease repayment pressure
Budget support of $300 million and an amount equivalent to $400 million for a project are being taken from the World Bank in the Japanese currency, according to officials at the Economic Relations …
Japan’s prime Mount Fuji views are so prized, a Japanese developer is destroying a nearly complete apartment building to keep complaining neighbors happy
Japanese property developer Sekisui House is planning to demolish one of its newest developments.The decision came after neighbors complained that it blocked their view of Mount Fuji. Japan’s also …
Near-finished Japan Condo Blocking Mount Fuji To Be Razed
A Japanese property developer has decided to demolish a near-complete, 10-storey condominium in Tokyo after pushback from neighbours who said it blocked a view of Mount Fuji.
Asia-Pacific markets set for a breather as traders await China and India inflation data
China’s May inflation rate is expected to increase to 0.4%, slightly higher than the 0.3% seen in April. Headline inflation data is also expected from India, while corporate inflation numbers for May will be out in Japan.
Japan’s economy is shrinking, although slightly less than previously thought
Another negative is the ongoing scandal involving improper vehicle model tests at several major automakers, including Toyota Motor Corp., which form the pillars of Japan’s brand power. Production was …
‘I flip abandoned homes in rural Japan – people offer me houses for free’
When Paul Christie bought his house in rural Japan, locals were stunned. It had been derelict for almost two decades and the latest available record for the property was a mortgage from the 1920s. But …
Business leaders from Korea, Japan, China call for trilateral economic partnerships
Businesspeople from Korea, Japan and China have shared a common view on the need for their partnerships for economic vitalization and supply chain stabilization, according to a survey conducted by a …