Nov24th
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. to invest $710m in new cruise ships
Awash in record profits, marine transport company aims to diversify
Soccer: Japan shocks Germany in World Cup upset
Underdog from Asia beats 4-time champ as subs Doan, Asano shine
Top Japan banks and BOJ to begin trials of digital yen next year
Central bank to launch two-year pilot program to test transactions
Japan’s MUFG to buy credit companies in Philippines, Indonesia
Mitsubishi will purchase Home Credit’s local affiliates for 600m euros
Elon Musk says Twitter more ‘Japan-centric’ than U.S.-centric: report
Billionaire proposes engineering teams in Japan, India, Indonesia to decentralize
Nov23rd
Japan contractor uses 3D printing to build curved-wall structures
Obayashi says new tech will lead to design freedom and reduced costs
Pricier catch: Frozen tuna prices jump 60% in Japan
Demand for restaurant staple only seen growing as COVID-19 curbs end
EV late mover Mazda leans on partners in $10bn electrification drive
Midsize automaker with focus on fuel efficiency sees rushing in as too risky
Nov22nd
Japan approves its first homemade oral COVID drug
Shionogi’s Xocova to be used on patients with mild symptoms
Japan eyes ‘wide range of tax rises’ to fund defense budget hike
Government panel drops reference to corporate tax from draft proposal
Japan builds case to dissolve scandal-hit Unification Church
Victims speak up as government probe gets under way
Japan abandons hope for first moon probe landing
JAXA unable to fix communications link to tiny craft
