By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) – Japan’s Asics Corp on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of record profit, in …
Starbucks said to weigh Japan unit options including stake sale
The U.S. coffee chain has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approach for Japan, one of Starbucks’ biggest markets.
Pakistan Launching New Portal to Connect IT Companies With Japanese Clients
The government is launching a JICA-Pakistan B2B Portal, a digital matchmaking platform that will connect Pakistani IT companies with Japanese technology …
Philippines eyes 10 double taxation agreements
The Philippine government is pursuing 10 double taxation agreements with various countries, following last month’s signing of a renegotiated agreement with Japan, according to the Department of …
Katayama says Japan undergoing biggest budget reform since 1945
Japan is currently undergoing the greatest budgetary reform process since the end of World War II at a time when authorities are trying to reduce reliance on extra budgets to meet unexpected spending …
Navy Relieves Three Leaders at Key Japan Ship Repair Facility
The Navy has removed the top three leaders of its largest overseas ship maintenance facility, marking the second leadership shake-up at the command in less than two years.
Japan warns of ‘decisive action’ to defend yen as FX reserves tumble
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) – Japan is ready to respond at any time on foreign exchange and reserves the right to take “decisive action” against excessive volatility, …
Japan warns of ‘decisive action’ to defend yen as FX reserves tumble
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) – Japan is ready to respond at any time on foreign exchange and reserves the right to take “decisive action” against excessive volatility, …
Pakistan builds ‘illegal’ mosque in Japan, faces removal: Here’s what Pakistan Embassy said
A mosque was allegedly built on private land in Kawagoe, Saitama, without proper permits. The city has ordered its removal. The landowner, linked to Pakistan, claims the structure existed before their …
Japan railroad stocks attract activist investors eyeing property holdings
TOKYO — Activist investors are building stakes in Japanese railway operators, betting the companies can unlock greater shareholder value from property holdings and other underutilized assets.