Japan Times -- Jan 24
Companies in Japan have not promoted teleworking much, despite a call by the government to reduce the number of workers in offices by 70% during the second coronavirus state of emergency, a survey by the Japan Productivity Center has shown.
The proportion of teleworkers fell to 22.0% in mid-January, from 31.5 % in May last year, when the country was under the first state of emergency.
The share dropped to 32.7%, from 41.3%, in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures that have been under the emergency since Jan. 8. The emergency was later expanded to include seven other prefectures.
The proportion of teleworkers who went to the office not more than two days per week dropped to 55.0%, from 69.4 %.
- Japan Times
Mar 09
Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sales appear to be taking off in Japan since it cut prices on the mid-range electric sedan last month. (hindustantimes.com)
Mar 09
An annual survey on the working environment for women shows that Japan ranks second from the bottom among the world's major economies.
(NHK)
Mar 09
Japanese businesses have made progress in naming more women who have risen through the ranks to executive positions, but female participation in management still falls far short of levels in Western nations. (Nikkei)
Mar 09
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(Kyodo)
Mar 06
Fast Retailing said Thursday that beginning March 12, all prices of its Uniqlo and GU brand apparel will be cut by around 9%.
(Japan Today)
Mar 06
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Mar 06
The Bank of Japan’s head-scratching surge this week came to a halt Friday, as the stock erased earlier gains to fall by its limit. ()
Mar 04
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a shamisen business to the edge of a precipice. What does the future hold for Japan's traditional performing arts industry?
(NHK)
Mar 04
The future of growing sprouts is totally artificially lit and doesn't require any sunlight. (Mashable)
Mar 02
Two Americans accused of helping former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan have arrived at Narita Airport near Tokyo, after being extradited by US authorities. Michael Taylor, a former Green Beret, and his adult son Peter face charges, including enabling a suspect to escape.
(NHK)
Mar 02
Yahoo Japan and messaging app provider Line have officially merged, creating a new tech giant.
(NHK)
Mar 02
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(Nikkei)
Feb 28
Japan’s Mizuho Bank stopped service at some of its automated teller machines (ATMs) on Sunday after the machines devoured customers’ cash cards and bank books. (Japan Times)
Feb 28
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Feb 27
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Feb 26
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the benchmark Nikkei Average briefly dropped by more than 1,000 points at one time on Friday from the previous day's close.
(NHK)
Feb 26
A chip shortage is biting at Japan's big carmakers. (Reuters)
Feb 26
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Feb 25
An Istanbul court on Wednesday sentenced three Turks to four years and two months in prison for helping smuggle former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in a musical instrument case to Lebanon from Japan. (yahoo.com)
Feb 25
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