Since the end of the Cold War, dramatic changes in the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region have transformed Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) strategy, as evidenced by revisions to the ODA Development Cooperation Charter.
Construction of Tamagawa Vietnam’s $35 million factory gets underway
Tamagawa Vietnam, a subsidiary of Japanese sensor manufacturer Tamagawa Seiki, began construction of its $35 million factory in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 17.
Japan’s Nikkei Boom Has An Economic Bust Problem
Suddenly, the 25% surge in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average these last 12 months leaves Japanese officials with some explaining to do.
Whaling ‘mothership’ sets sail on first hunt in Japan. Why controversial whale hunting is crucial for the country
Japan launched a new ‘mothership’ for its whaling fleet, despite criticism. With this nearly 9,300-tonne Kangei Maru, the Asian nation hopes to revive a shrinking industry, which some call a ‘part of
Carlyle Raises $2.8 Billion for Largest Japan Buyout Fund
Carlyle Group Inc. raised 430 billion yen ($2.8 billion) for its fifth Japan buyout fund, adding to signs of investor interest in the country despite a gloomy fundraising climate for private equity firms globally.
Japan’s new whaling mothership sets sail on first hunt
The chef fires up the grill and bastes a chunky whale steak, a Japanese delicacy that could soon appear on more plates nationwide as a new whaling mothership sets sail despite criticism from conservationists.
Japan, S.Korea police chiefs confirm cooperation on tackling organized fraud
The police chiefs of Japan and South Korea have agreed to cooperate in a wide range of fields, including dealing with increasing numbers of organized fraud cases.
Oil Holds At $80 As Iranian Leaders Die In Crash, Saudi Crown Prince Delays Japan Trip; Natural Gas Spikes 40% In May
WTI crude price stable at $80 despite Mideast tensions, while natural gas surges 40% in May due to warmer weather and geopolitical events.
Japan’s Rich Will Invest $1.4 Trillion More by 2030, Report Says
Mega-wealthy Japanese will contribute to a more than 30% surge in the value of assets they invest by the end of the decade as cash-heavy households deploy more in markets, according to an analysis by …
This Japan Town Is Putting Up Barrier To Block Mount Fuji View. Here’s Why
A Japanese town was set Tuesday to mount a large mesh barrier across the road from an Instagram-famous view of Mount Fuji in an attempt to deter badly behaved tourists.