Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he has no plan now to raise Japan’s sales tax rate, when asked about plans to fund new childcare measures aimed at encouraging people to have more …
Analysis: Investors seek to break through Japan Inc’s ‘value trap’
Corporate governance in Japan has suddenly become a cause celebre, rousing the world’s third-largest stock market out of decades of lethargy and drawing in hordes of foreign investors.
U.S. aims to deepen ties with Japan, Asia
The United States hopes to deepen trade ties with Japan as it fortifies cooperation on economic security with its Asian allies and partners, the top U.S. trade envoy said Wednesday.
A Japanese Airline Accidentally Sold $10,000 Business-Class Tickets for Just $300
Initially, a spokesperson for the airline said that the cheaper tickets would be honored by All Nippon, but later the carrier changed its tune and said a final decision hadn’t yet been agreed on. For …
Utilising the full economic potential of Japan-Bangladesh ties
To reach the full potential of their bilateral commerce and diplomatic ties, both nations must sign a Free Commerce Agreement and support one another on the international stage …
BOJ keeps upbeat economic view on seven of Japan’s nine regions
The Bank of Japan maintained its upbeat economic assessment for most regions on Thursday, saying wage hikes were broadening, underscoring its conviction that the country was on a path to sustainably …
Bank of Japan Largely Maintains View of Regional Economies
The Bank of Japan largely maintained its assessment for the nation’s regional economies, saying they are recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
Mitsubishi Power starts natgas turbine operation in Rayong, Thailand
Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , has started operations of a natural gas turbine at a gas-fired power plant project in Thailand’s Rayong province on March 31.
Bangladesh expects $2.25bn loan deal as Hasina is set to join World Bank event
Sheikh Hasina will visit the US to attend an event celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh’s relations with the World Bank after her trip to Japan, and Dhaka expects the signing of a $2.25 loan agreement …
Envoy urges Japanese to travel to Philippines
The Philippine embassy in Japan is promoting the Philippines as a destination of choice for Japanese outbound travelers, especially for the Golden Week holidays.