The Japan Business Federation, commonly known as Keidanren, is calling for companies to consider reducing or abolishing …
Japan Nov Factory Output Likely Down for 3rd Month on Global Demand Woes Reuters Poll
Output at Japanese factories likely declined for a third month in November, according to economists in a Reuters poll, as shrinking global demand took a toll on electronics and associated products. On …
Japan Steps Up
For years, observers of international relations have noted that Japan certainly has the demographic, economic, and technological potential to be a great power: it plays a prominent role in global governance,
Japan Flips Nuclear Policy, Proposes Building New Plants
The Fukushima disaster of 2011 soured Japan on nuclear energy, leading the island nation to rely less on atomic power and more on imported fossil fuels. But with an intent to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,
After the Fukushima disaster, Japan swore to phase out nuclear power. But not anymore
Japan adopted a plan to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster.
Asia-Pacific shares trade lower as Japan inflation marks 40-year high
Asia-Pacific shares traded lower, following Wall Street’s losses as investors looked ahead to some economic data in the region.
Mosquitoes highly resistant to insecticides found in Vietnam and Cambodia
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Japan, working with colleagues from Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia and Ghana, has found evidence of mosquitoes that are …
Japan shares to benefit in value investing revival, says Daiwa CEO
Japan’s stock market is drawing renewed interest from overseas investors, as global inflation bolsters the case for value investing while Japan’s shares remain undervalued despite record profits, …
Japan shares to benefit in value investing revival, says Daiwa CEO
Japan’s stock market is drawing renewed interest from overseas investors, as global inflation bolsters the case for value investing while Japan’s shares remain undervalued despite record profits, …
Japan aims to lure adventurous foodies with unique ‘fermentourism’
The hope is that trips will ignite a global interest in Japanese fermentation culture, helping keep the practices alive and the producers in business.