TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) – Japan is considering releasing its national oil reserves amid the ongoing Iran crisis that has disrupted global energy supplies, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. Japan …
Japan’s largest union group sees solid pay hike demands, flags Middle East risks
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 5 (Reuters) – Japan’s largest labour union group Rengo said on Thursday its member unions are seeking an average wage hike of 5.94% for this year, underscoring strong …
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
EU to include UK and Japan in ‘Made in Europe’ plans
European Commission offers access to bloc’s subsidies for manufacturing in partner countries with trade agreements …
The yoghurt delivery women combatting loneliness in Japan
As loneliness deepens in one of the world’s fastest-ageing nations, a network of women delivering probiotic milk drinks has become a vital source of routine, connection and care.
Ueda Says Iran Conflict Could Hit Japan’s Economy Significantly
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that the Middle East conflict could have a major impact on the nation’s economy, in comments likely to firm up investor expectations that authorities will hold …
Japan EPA won’t be effective with domestic bottlenecks, business leaders warn
Maintaining product quality in line with Japanese standards is also a key challenge for exporters, speakers noted.
US, Japan Back Indonesia’s Push for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
Indonesia’s National Energy Council (DEN) on Tuesday opened a three-day conference on small modular reactor (SMR) development in collaboration with the United States and Japan, as Jakarta explores …
Japan extremely vigilant about financial markets, finance minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) – Japanese authorities are closely monitoring financial markets with heightened vigilance as Middle East tensions fuel volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki …
Fifteen years after Fukushima, Japan faces an energy dilemma
For nuclear boosters, it shows that atomic energy still has a future in Japan. For critics, it marks the unwelcome revival of a technology too risky for an earthquake-prone archipelago. Mostly, it …