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Kiyoshi Takenaka

Kiyoshi Takenaka

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Most Japan firms stay committed to diversity despite US moves, Reuters survey shows

More than three-quarters of Japanese companies have no plan to pull back from promoting workplace diversity and decarbonisation despite recent policy changes in

Most Japan firms stay committed to diversity despite US moves, Reuters survey shows
Asia|Health|Science|Technology

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population

Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population
Asia|Economy|Health|World

Japan's births fell to record low in 2024

The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said on Thursday,

Japan's births fell to record low in 2024
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Almost 90% of Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business, Reuters survey shows

Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S.

Almost 90% of Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business, Reuters survey shows
Asia|News|World

Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes

A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year's Day killed at least 55 people, with rescue teams struggling in

Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes
News|US|World

Japan tells US that Biden's 'xenophobia' comment is regrettable

Japan has described as "regrettable" U.S.

Japan tells US that Biden's 'xenophobia' comment is regrettable
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Yen slide beyond 155 is a pain point for half of Japan firms, Reuters survey shows - Reuters poll

Nearly half of Japanese firms find the yen's slide beyond 155 to the dollar harmful to their business, roughly double the percentage of those who see the

Yen slide beyond 155 is a pain point for half of Japan firms, Reuters survey shows - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

Most Japan firms see no need to follow the U.S. with tariffs on China: Reuters poll

Most Japanese companies see no need for their government to follow the U.S. in raising tariffs on Chinese imports, saying excessive production capacity in China's

Most Japan firms see no need to follow the U.S. with tariffs on China: Reuters poll
News

US military aircraft crashes in sea off Japan, at least one dead

(This Nov. 29 story has been corrected after a clarification from the the Yakushima Fisheries Cooperative that one person had been found, not three, in paragraph 5) By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Tim Kelly

US military aircraft crashes in sea off Japan, at least one dead
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

More than 40% of Japanese companies have no plan to make use of AI: Reuters poll

Nearly a quarter of Japanese companies have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in their businesses, while more than 40% have no plan to make use of the cutting-

More than 40% of Japanese companies have no plan to make use of AI: Reuters poll
Asia|News|World

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported
Americas|Asia|Business|Election|US

Japan firms see Harris presidency as better for business than Trump, Reuters survey shows

More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the U.S. would be better for their businesses than a second Donald Trump administration, a Reuters

Asia|News

Millions told to evacuate as typhoon pummels Japan

Millions of people were ordered to evacuate their homes as Typhoon Shanshan lashed southwest Japan with strong winds and torrential rain on

Millions told to evacuate as typhoon pummels Japan
Asia|Economy|News|World

Ex-defence minister Ishiba tops corporate Japan's premier wish list, Reuters poll shows

Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is corporate Japan's top choice to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, edging out Sanae Takaichi, who strives to become

Ex-defence minister Ishiba tops corporate Japan's premier wish list, Reuters poll shows
Asia|Crime|Education|News

10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in China dies after stabbing

A child enrolled in a Japanese school in the Chinese city of Shenzhen has died after being stabbed on Wednesday,

10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in China dies after stabbing
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

A third of Japan firms likely to miss H1 forecasts, Reuters poll shows

More than a third of Japanese companies are likely to miss their earnings projections for the first half of the business year that commenced in April due to slow

A third of Japan firms likely to miss H1 forecasts, Reuters poll shows
Food

Japan's rising ramen prices give election voters food for thought

Taisei Hikage is fighting a losing battle at his Tokyo ramen shop - not to attract customers, but to keep a lid on the price he charges for Japan's

Japan's rising ramen prices give election voters food for thought
Business|Finance|Technology

Nintendo cuts annual profit forecast 10% as Switch sales slow

Nintendo cut its operating profit forecast for the year to March 2025 by 10% to 360 billion yen ($2.36 billion) on Tuesday, as sales of its ageing Switch console

Nintendo cuts annual profit forecast 10% as Switch sales slow
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Most Japan firms expect Trump presidency to harm business environment, Reuters survey shows

Nearly three-quarters of Japanese companies expect Donald Trump's next term as U.S. president to have a negative impact on their business environment, citing

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked U.S.

Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal

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