New business players power up gaming ecosystem | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] Video games comprise one of the world’s largest entertainment industries. But as the Tokyo Game show revealed in September, some of the hottest action is happening on the sidelines…

US imposes penalty on company for not disposing of space debris | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] US communication authorities have for the first time imposed a financial penalty on a private company for failing to dispose of a satellite. The US Federal Communications Commission on…

BOJ Tankan: Business confidence improves | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] The Bank of Japan’s latest “Tankan” survey shows that business sentiment among the country’s major manufacturers has improved for the second straight quarter. The BOJ polled over 9,000 companies…

Seafood traders see sales drop after treated water release from Fukushima | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] Wholesalers at Tokyo’s Toyosu market have seen sales tumble due to import restrictions imposed by China in response to the release of treated and diluted water from the Fukushima…

US, China launch economic, financial working groups | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] The US Treasury Department has announced that two new working groups, on economic and financial issues, have been established with China. A statement released by the department on Friday…

Japan plans to set up special business zones to attract foreign investment | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says he wants to accelerate foreign investment in Japan by establishing special business zones for asset management firms. Kishida made the comment in a speech…

Japan, Israel push for stronger business ties | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] Japan and Israel have held a forum in Tel Aviv to promote cooperation between businesses in the two countries. About 250 people from Japanese and Israeli business circles took…

Japan business chief stresses importance of talks with China | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] The chairman of Japan’s biggest business lobby says the first economic talks with China in four years will be all the more important in light of the cooling relations…

Japan, Indonesia host event for startups | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] Japan and Indonesia have held a competition aimed at fostering mutual innovation in the fields of finance and logistics. The two countries’ governments hosted the event on Friday in…

US commerce secretary: Business in China ‘too risky’ | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

[ad_1] US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other leaders to discuss business ties and national security concerns. The discussions took place…