Gov. Josh Stein is back in North Carolina after spending last week in Asia trying to recruit companies to the state. Why it matters: The delegation spent time in Tokyo and Taiwan at a time when the U.
Emperor, Empress view Japan’s only sea otters in captivity
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have visited the country’s only aquarium that keeps sea otters. The Emperor and Empress arrived in Mie Prefecture to attend the National Convention for the Development of an Abundantly Productive Sea. The event is scheduled for Sunday in Shima City.
Japan hosts NC governor, business leader who tout investments in the state during Tokyo trip
There are about 225 Japanese companies doing business in North Carolina, with a total investment of about $20 billion., …
Japanese-owned shipping firm ONE eyes Asia trade with new South Korea route
TOKYO — Major Japanese-backed logistics company Ocean Network Express is bolstering its presence in shipping routes to South Korea, launching new service to ensure stable operations in the lanes that …
Japan resumes shipping seafood to China after 2-year ban
Japan has resumed shipping seafood to China after a two year ban due to potential radioactive waste concerns, the Japanese government said.
Osborne wary of ‘dangerous’ Japan backline
Ireland full-back Jamie Osborne says his side have to “be better defensively” against Japan than they were against New Zealand.
Gov. Stein talks Japanese companies, Trump tariffs and NC’s edge after Asia trip
“Really there’s no other Southern state that can compete in biotech,” Gov. Josh Stein told The News & Observer in an exclusive interview this week.
Bangladesh eyes Japan’s labour market as demand for 11 million foreign workers looms
Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali assured full cooperation from the Bangladesh Embassy in facilitating the deployment of skilled Bangladeshi workers to Japan …
Japan, South Korea’s Stablecoin Wars Could Redefine Who Controls Money: Banks or Fintechs?
Local currency stablecoins are on the rise across Asia. In Japan and South Korea, financial authorities tend to favor bank-issued stablecoins. But fintech startups are …
Japan’s energy import strategy compelling for landlocked European nations
Landlocked European countries are looking to Japan’s approach to energy as a potential model following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while Tokyo is looking to Europe as it refines its own strategy, …