In an effort to mitigate the effects of escalating fuel and energy prices, the Japanese government has signaled its intention to extend its fuel price relief measures until the end of April 2024.
BYD Blowing By Japan For Thailand’s EV Market
Chinese electric vehicle champion BYD is expanding its reach in Thailand, testing Japan’s long dominance of the local auto market as the two car-mak …
Foreign YouTubers face investigation after sneaking ‘free’ train rides across Japan
Fifi “Fidias” Panayiotou, a 27-year-old YouTuber with 2.4 million subscribers, is under investigation for filming and traveling across Japan without paying for train rides along with three other fellow international YouTubers.
Banks in Japan are primed to do well going forward. What’s driving them and how to play the trend
Japanese banks have outperformed in a year when U.S. banks have come under pressure both from rapidly rising interest rates and the regional banking crisis last spring. While the benchmark Topix stock index — the Japanese equivalent of the S & P 500 — is higher by 22% this year,
Business and human rights in Japan: Rights holders’ perspectives
Emi Sugawara, examines business and human rights issues in Japan with a focus on the priority issues from rights holders’ perspectives.
KKR’s Chip Play Will Win Big in Japan
The private-equity giant has scored a win in Japan and with a chip price rebound probably around the corner, their timing looks impeccable. Investors should consider going along for the ride.
Asia markets reverse losses as key data comes out from Japan, Australia and South Korea
Australia and Japan’s business activity contracted in October, while South Korea’s October producer price index rose at a faster rate in September
Japan to Extend Energy Subsidies Until April Amid Inflation Hit
The Japanese government plans to extend utility and gasoline subsidies through April as part of its latest set of economic support measures, in an attempt to keep a lid on prices for longer as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeks to revive his support levels.
Japan, Denmark to collaborate on floating offshore wind technology
Japan and Denmark are set to agree later on Tuesday to join hands in researching and developing floating offshore wind power technologies in a bid to combat climate change, an official at Japan’s industry ministry said.
Japan factory activity steady and service PMI growth slows in October amid weak demand
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI stood at 48.5 in October 2023, unchanged from September’s seven-month low, signaling a fifth consecutive deterioration in operating conditions, preliminary estimates showed,