Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules
Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.
2023-09-01 04:21
Japan budget demands hit record as BOJ tweaks raise borrowing costs -sources
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan's budget demands will hit a record, exceeding 112 trillion yen
2023-08-31 14:20
Nearly 70% of Japan firms yet to disclose strategies for better capital efficiency
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO Nearly 70% of companies listed on the top "prime" section of the Tokyo Stock
2023-08-31 11:27
BOJ's Nakamura: Premature to tighten monetary policy
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Bank of Japan board member Toyoaki Nakamura said on Thursday it was premature to
2023-08-31 10:23
Japan's July factory output slumps, raises pressure on manufacturers
TOKYO Japan's factory output fell more than expected in July, signalling a rocky start to the second half
2023-08-31 09:26
Japan's Simplex launches first ETFs focused on stocks below book value
By Junko Fujita TOKYO Japan's Simplex Asset Management said it will launch exchange-traded funds focused on undervalued stocks,
2023-08-30 16:18
BOJ policymaker signals chance of policy tweak early next year
By Leika Kihara KUSHIRO, Japan (Reuters) -After a decade of massive monetary stimulus, Japan's inflation is "clearly in sight" of
2023-08-30 11:49
Drunk driving campaign gets motorists tipsy before putting them behind the wheel
Police in Japan have implemented an unusual strategy in order to prevent drunk driving: encouraging people to consume alcohol and then letting them loose on a driving course.
2023-08-29 21:48
Toyota suspends production at its Japanese plants after supply chain glitch
Toyota is suspending operations at all of its Japanese assembly plants as it grapples with a technical glitch that has disrupted its finely-tuned supply chain.
2023-08-29 17:15
Japan regulator to monitor potential BOJ impact on regional banks
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO Japan's financial regulator will closely monitor how central bank policy impacts regional banks, as
2023-08-29 16:25
Toyota halts all Japan assembly plants due to glitch
The world's largest car maker is investigating a system fault but says a cyber attack is unlikely.
2023-08-29 15:53
Toyota Halts Japan Plants on Glitch; Cyberattack Not Suspected
Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend overnight production at all 14 of its domestic plants Tuesday due to a
2023-08-29 14:53