Traveling by train in Japan is one of the wonders of our modern world, whether that’s whizzing through the countryside on the Shinkansen or enjoying a slow Joyful Train. Here are some of the great new …
Buffett boosts stakes in Japanese trading houses, may invest more
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc has increased its stakes in Japan’s five largest trading houses to 7.4%, and the billionaire investor said he may invest more in the country. Buffett, 92, said …
Japanese trading houses rise as Warren Buffett raises stakes and says he may buy more
They also provide services to manufacturers. The trading houses have helped grow the Japanese economy and contributed to the globalization of its business. Late last year, Berkshire Hathaway increased …
Japan labour confederation Rengo seeks wage hikes beyond 2023
The head of Japan’s largest trade union confederation on Tuesday called for further wage rises beyond next year, arguing that this year’s wage hikes were inadequate if they prove a one-off. The trade …
Japan finance minister to host G7 meeting in Washington on April 12
TOKYO (Reuters) – Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that Japan would chair a Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders’ meeting on April 12 in Washington to discuss the underlying global …
As summer heat looms, Japan urged to curb impact, emissions
In Osaka, temperatures soared to 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) on March 22, a record for that time of year. Tottori, in the southwest, hit 25.8 C (78 F) on the same day, the highest in …
Japanese trading houses rise as Warren Buffett says he plans on buying more
They also provide services to manufacturers. The trading houses have helped grow the Japanese economy and contributed to the globalization of its business. Buffett told Nikkei that he currently holds …
Japan to chair G7 finance meeting in Washington
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that Japan would chair a Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders’ meeting on Wednesday in Washington to discuss the global economy and financial markets, …
OpenAI CEO considers opening office as Japan govt eyes adoption
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said on Monday he is considering opening an office and expanding services in Japan after a meeting with Japan’s prime minister.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Altman …
Japan’s new central bank chief vows to guide policy ‘flexibly’
Kazuo Ueda, Japan’s new central bank, assumed his post with a pledge to guide monetary policy ‘flexibly’ against a background of high economic uncertainty.