TOKYO — Japanese messaging app operator Line will withdraw from the online brokerage business that it ran as a joint venture with securities giant Nomura Holdings, the companies announced on Monday, …
MOL and Toyo form JV to explore opportunities in Japan’s offshore wind
Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) and Toyo Construction, have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) to pursue opportunities in offshore wind power.
MOL and Toyo form JV to explore opportunities in Japan’s offshore wind
Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) and Toyo Construction, have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) to pursue opportunities in offshore wind power.
Japan entertainment company launches probe into sexual abuse allegations against founder
A major Japanese talent agency has begun an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against its founder. The lawyer heading the probe, Makoto Hayashi, told reporters Monday it won’t address moneta …
Japan Ruling Party Official Sees No Reason for No-Confidence Vote in Kishida Cabinet
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday he could think of no reason why the cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deserved …
Asian small-clawed otter pups born in Japan
STORY: Toba Aquarium in Mie prefecture said on Monday (June 12) one male was born on May 23 and the other pup, a female, on May 24. They weighed about 3.2 ounces (93 grams) and 2.7 ounces (79 grams) …
Nearly half of eligible men took paternity leave in Japan last year
A survey by Japan’s biggest business organization shows that nearly half of eligible male workers took child-care leave last year. That’s up 18.2 percentage points from the year before.
Investors are eyeing China’s neighbors as the recovery from ‘zero-Covid’ slows
Stock markets in South Korea, Japan and India are beneficiaries of the disappointing economic data that has clipped confidence in China.
UPDATE 2-Japan’s govt, central bank debate whether sustained exit from deflation is near
With inflation accelerating globally and wage growth picking up in Japan, discussions also touched on the desirable timing to end the Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy, a government …
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
Shop owners in Japan selling Pokémon are experiencing a rise in thefts as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal these high sought-after items.