Japan’s second-largest bank, on Thursday reported a 10.7% increase in third-quarter net profit thanks to brisk loan demand at home.
US Property Losses Trigger 20% Drop in Japanese Bank Aozora
Japan’s Aozora Bank Ltd. became the second lender in a span of hours to surprise investors with losses tied to US commercial property, sending shares down by the limit and heightening concerns about …
China has nudged Japan aside as No. 1 auto exporter, Japanese data show
Data from a Japanese auto industry association show that China overtook Japan as the world’s largest vehicle exporter last year.
Pig café in Japan drawing dozens of curious diners who want to snuggle with swine
Harajuku’s Mipig Café is one of 10 cafés in Japan that allow you to pay to cuddle, pet and spend time with miniature pigs. Here’s a look inside.
Black smoke rising from Japan thermal power plant after explosion -NHK
An explosion was heard and black smoke was reported rising from the Taketoyo thermal power station in Aichi prefecture in central Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday.
Japan’s Nomura reports 24% drop in Q3 net profit, but core businesses strong
Nomura Holdings , Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank, reported on Wednesday a 24% drop in quarterly net profit largely reflecting the one-off gains that boosted year-earlier earnings.
Japan’s Nomura reports 24% drop in Q3 net profit, but core businesses strong
Nomura Holdings , Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank, reported on Wednesday a 24% drop in quarterly net profit largely reflecting the one-off gains that boosted year-earlier earnings.
Japan Inc opens door to more women directors, but managers remain rare
Mitsuko Tottori’s appointment as Japan Airlines’ next president makes her something of a rarity in Japan – a female head of a well known company. While Japanese firms have rapidly lifted the number of …
JICA To Allocate Loan Of $200 Million To Uzbekistan For Livestock Farming
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will allocate credit resources for the development of the leather industry in Uzbekistan, …
What Holds Japan Back
A vibrant Japan could provide a counterweight to China, for example, by helping countries in the global South resist Beijing’s economic overtures and threats. More broadly, the world would benefit if …