Japan to Fund India’s Grid With $492 Million Energy Deal
Japan will provide up to 80 billion yen (around $492 million) to support the building of a major electricity transmission project in India. This will be the first project under POWERR Asia, a new programme started by Japan to support clean energy projects across Asia. Construction of the project will
SBI’s $289m Bitbank Buy Marks Japan Crypto Merger Wave
SBI Holding has agreed to buy Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank for $289 million. This is SBI’s largest crypto acquisition to date and will make it one of the largest digital asset companies in Japan. SBI has been growing its crypto business by acquiring other companies rather than building everything from
Japan Urges Asian Countries to Cut Energy Use Amid Crisis
Japanese business executives are urging countries across Asia to pull together on energy-saving steps, because the rising tensions in the Middle East are making people worry about energy security. The comment shows up while there’s concern that the conflict still unfolding around Iran could shake up global oil and gas
Toyota Motor to Launch Taiwan-Made Vehicles in Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation is set to introduce cars assembled in Taiwan into the Japanese domestic market for the first time, as it changes its policy on automobile production in the region. Toyota plans to bring small commercial vehicles into the country, manufactured by one of its partners, Kuozui Motors. Kuozui
How To Start A Business In Japan
Japan is an advanced country, and starting a business in Japan thrives at lightning speed. With so many business opportunities, Japan is a great place to do business. However, setting up a business in Japan seems challenging, mainly because of the language barrier. Fortunately, there is an expert guide to
Japan Steps up Defence Exports in Face of Security Concerns
Japan’s government has made it a priority to expand its defence export market and build new alliances to counter the increased security concerns resulting from rising regional tensions. Japan has been removing its long-standing restrictions on the export of weapons by promoting its domestic manufacturers’ attempts to sell their products
Japan Megabanks to Use Anthropic AI Model
Japan’s top banks are set to access Anthropic’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence model, Mythos, marking a significant milestone in the country’s expanding use of AI in the financial sector. The move involves some of Japan’s biggest banking groups, which are expected to integrate the AI system into operations ranging from customer
Australia & Japan Inks Energy & Mineral Saving Deal
Japan and Australia have agreed to work much more closely to ensure energy and food security. The decision was made at the end of a three-day Australia trip by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss the issue with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. They both aim to have their
Japan to Reduce Its Restrictions on Defence Exports
Japan on Tuesday took the biggest step in its trading history, shifting the major policies on defence exports. The move aims at selling weapons like warships, missiles, and other military equipment. This is one of the biggest policy changes in decades, strengthening Japan’s defence industrial base. Japan imposed strong restrictions
Japan Vows Market Vigilance at G7 Meeting
Satsuki Katayama said that Japan would continue to carefully monitor the financial markets, including exchange rates, due to growing volatility worldwide. She was addressing a meeting of the G7 finance ministers and started by saying that, after that, exchange rates and market fluctuation are now highly unpredictable. She emphasized that
