Companies welcomed China’s decision to end quarantines for travelers from abroad as an important step to revive slumping business activity while Japan on Tuesday announced restrictions on visitors from the country as infections surge.
Japan ex-top finance official Nakao says BOJ adjustments will smooth change of governor
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has modified its stimulus measures to ease the transition away from an unconventional monetary policy when Governor Haruhiko Kuroda retires in April, former top currency diplomat Takehiko Nakao told Reuters in an interview.
Japan is about to roll out new entry requirements that only affect people traveling from China as China’s COVID cases soar
As China’s COVID cases soar, Japan is preparing to roll out special requirements for travelers arriving from mainland China. On Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that all travelers coming into Japan from China will be required to produce a negative COVID test upon arrival,
Japan’s Suzuki: Will continue to strive for the FY2025 main balance target
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said in a statement on Tuesday that “we will continue to strive for the fiscal year 2025 main balance target. His comment comes after Japanese Prime Minister …
Japan’s Suzuki: Will continue to strive for the FY2025 main balance target
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said in a statement on Tuesday that “we will continue to strive for the fiscal year 2025 main balance target. His comment comes after Japanese Prime Minister …
Heavy snow in Japan kills at least 17, injures dozens
Heavy snowfall in northern Japan and other parts of the country killed at least 17 people and injured more than 90 others over the Christmas weekend, authorities said. An official with Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said a woman in her 70s died after she was buried underneath snow that fell off a roof in Nagai city,
Japan’s Mitsui, Itochu and JERA to sign new long-term contracts to buy LNG from Oman -NHK
Japan’s trading houses Mitsui & Co , Itochu Corp and Japan’s biggest power generator JERA are expected to sign new long-term contracts to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman, NHK said on Tuesday.
This $23 Million Honolulu Home Fuses Japanese and American Design With a Heavy Dose of High Fashion
High-fashion meets picturesque views in this rare modern home in Honolulu, Hawaii, listed for $23 million. The owner, a socialite and designer, and her husband, a scion to a prominent Japanese family, …
Reports: Japan PM to fire reconstruction minister as cabinet turnover continues
Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida will replace reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba in the fourth departure from his cabinet since October, multiple reports indicated Monday.
Apple Japan hit with $98 million in back taxes- Nikkei
According to the newspaper, bulk purchases of iPhones by foreign shoppers were discovered at some Apple stores with at least one transaction involving an individual buying hundreds of handsets at once and the store missed taxing at least one possible reseller.