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BUSINESS6h agoJapan’s August trade deficit widens sharply on higher importsJapan's trade deficit significantly widened in August due to an increase in imports. This indicates shifts in the country's economic balance of trade.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoPay to ghost your boss: Japan's resignation businessResignation agencies in Japan help employees leave their jobs seamlessly in just 15 minutes. Young people are especially eager to use their services.DW News [en]
BUSINESS2d agoJapan’s Chubu Electric bosses resign over quake data-tampering scandalTwo top executives at Japanese nuclear plant operator Chubu Electric Power would step down following a quake data-tampering scandal, the company said in a statement on Monday. President Kingo Hayashi and Chairman Satoru Katsuno would be replaced, the statement said, and the firm would withdraw applications to restart the Nos 3 and 4 reactors at Chubu’s Hamaoka nuclear plant. Japan is moving to revive nuclear power 15 years after an enormous earthquake and tsunami sent reactors at the Fukushima...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoJapan’s central bank set for pivotal moment on ratesGovernor Kazuo Ueda is facing competing pressures from Tokyo and WashingtonFinancial Times
BUSINESS2d agoJapan’s WEGO fashion brand is latest firm to feel force of Chinese consumer backlashJapanese fashion brand WEGO has scrapped a plan to launch a new range in collaboration with the hit anime and manga franchise My Hero Academia after it triggered an angry backlash from Chinese consumers. The Tokyo-based company triggered an outcry on Chinese social media after announcing it would release an exclusive range of My Hero Academia-themed clothing. The franchise was widely condemned in China over a 2020 controversy about a character that conducted lethal human experiments – a topic...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoGov . Braun says Japan - Midwest summit in Indy boosts trade tiesGovernor Braun stated that a summit between Japan and the US Midwest, held in Indianapolis, has enhanced trade relations. This event aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the regions.wishtv.com · United States
BUSINESS5d agoUS Treasury yield hits 19-year high, Japanese yen strengthens: the numbers moving marketsChina’s buoyant stock market lifted brokers’ earnings in the first half, while Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets. Beyond China, a strengthening yen and Washington’s Treasury buy-back programme highlighted shifting dynamics in global currency and bond markets. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week. Chinese brokerage revenue jumps more than 50 per cent Chinese brokerages saw revenue from their core business rise by more than 50 per cent...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoJapan’s August PPI rises 7.6% Y/Y, exceeding expectations; manufacturer sentiment rebounds to highest level since 2021Japan's August Producer Price Index rose by 7.6% year-over-year, surpassing expectations, while manufacturer sentiment rebounded to its highest level since 2021. This indicates strong inflationary pressures and improved confidence within Japan's manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS5d agoThe Long - Lasting Japanese SUV That Rarely Gets ExpensiveThis article discusses a Japanese SUV known for its durability and affordability, highlighting aspects of the automotive market.topspeed.com · United States
BUSINESS5d agoCan a US$6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc succeed?A fraying global economic order could push South Korea and Japan towards deeper trade integration, with business leaders and analysts saying the two neighbours stand to benefit from such a partnership despite lingering historical wounds. The two countries could draw closer as the era of relatively open global trade gives way to tit-for-tat tariffs and supply-chain disruptions due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoHuawei racketeering trial turns to alleged trade secret theft from Japan’s FujitsuKey witnesses are expected to testify in Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ landmark criminal case on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, as it enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the company said that Huawei employees deemed to have broken company policies were punished for their actions. Brian Heberlig, of US law firm...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoJapan must raise rates, central banker saysHawkish BoJ comments follow pressure from Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond marketsFinancial Times
BUSINESS6d agoAttention U.S. bond investors: Japan’s yield spike could draw capital homeA spike in Japan's bond yields could potentially attract capital back to Japan from U.S. bond investors. This suggests a potential shift in international investment patterns.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 9Volatile yen risks ‘confused’ global markets, chairman of Japanese shipping giant saysHashimoto said sharp currency swings risk creating a “confused situation” in financial and global markets.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8The Worldfolio : C . A . B . CLOTHING Builds Lasting Apparel Through Japanese Quality , Digital Efficiency and Customer TrustC.A.B. CLOTHING is reportedly building lasting apparel by leveraging Japanese quality, digital efficiency, and customer trust. This highlights their business approach to manufacturing.theworldfolio.com · Japan
BUSINESSSep 8A BOJ rate hike is coming , but can the Japanese yen hold its gains ? This article discusses the potential for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike and its implications for the Japanese yen. It explores whether the currency can sustain any gains following such a decision.investinglive.com
BUSINESSSep 8Sri Lanka and Japan Join Forces to Boost Investment Climate and Build Export Industrial CorridorSri Lanka and Japan are collaborating to enhance the investment climate and establish an export industrial corridor. This initiative aims to foster economic growth and strengthen trade relations between the two countries.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSSep 8Japan Q2 GDP beats estimate with 1.4% annualized growthSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 7China hits critical Japanese chipmaking chemical with steep anti-dumping measuresChina will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2 per cent on Japanese dichlorosilane, a critical chemical used in chipmaking, after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers. The Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary ruling on Monday, saying importers of dichlorosilane originating from Japan would be required to pay corresponding cash deposits from Tuesday. Shipments from Denal Silane, a manufacturer of semiconductor speciality...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Japan's foreign reserves drop by a record $80 billion in August following yen interventionFinance ministry data showed that Japan's official foreign reserves stand at $1.207 trillion, down from July's figure of $1.287 trillion.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 7Japan may have sold U.S. Treasuries to fund yen interventionSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 6PM calls for Vietnam - Japan investment ties to evolve into co - development partnershipThe Prime Minister is urging for Vietnam-Japan investment ties to develop into a co-development partnership. This initiative aims to enhance economic collaboration between the two nations.vietnam.vnanet.vn · Vietnam
BUSINESSSep 5Japan, US to advance cooperation on US$550 billion trade dealJapan and the United States have confirmed they will advance cooperation on investing in strategic sectors and honour the other terms of a trade deal they reached last year, even though President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have changed significantly over time. “We reaffirmed that last year’s agreement remains unchanged,” Japan’s Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa told reporters in Washington on Friday, after meeting Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 5India and Japan swap young workers for expertise to meet each other needsIndia and Japan are reportedly exchanging young workers to share expertise and address mutual needs. This initiative represents an international collaboration for skill development and labor exchange.scmp.com · China
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