JAPAN

Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?

TOKYO – The 30th Future of Asia Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond in a tense climate of global uncertainty. Against the backdrop of economic instability, … Continue reading Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?

Japan’s Ambassador in Berlin: “Germany is back”

BERLIN – The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Germany, Her Excellency SHINO Mitsuko, made a distinguished appearance on Wednesday evening as the guest of honor at the German-Japanese Business Circle (Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis, DJW), held at the Hilton Hotel’s Capital … Continue reading Japan’s Ambassador in Berlin: “Germany is back”

ANA and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership

TOKYO – ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Singapore Airlines to Deepen Collaboration with Joint Venture Launch in September 2025. Starting in September 2025, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will take their close cooperation to the next level … Continue reading ANA and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership

JAPAN: ANA is “Airline of the year 2025”

TOKYO/FRANKFURT – ANA All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline and a recipient of Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star rating for 12 consecutive years, has been named “Airline of the Year 2025” by Air Transport World (ATW) at the 51st Airline Industry Achievement … Continue reading JAPAN: ANA is “Airline of the year 2025”

Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia

TOKYO – Preferred Networks, a burgeoning Japanese tech company, is setting its sights on the global AI and semiconductor markets, taking on established giants like Nvidia. Co-founded by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara, the company is rapidly gaining recognition for … Continue reading Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia

Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights

TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) has returned to normal operations after a cyberattack led to significant disruptions, delaying both domestic and international flights and temporarily halting same-day ticket sales. The attack, which began early Thursday morning, affected internal and external … Continue reading Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights

ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation

TOKYO – Japanese ANA Holdings Co., Ltd. (ANA Group) and Hong Kong-based First Eastern Aviation Holdings have agreed that ANA Group will acquire the seven percent stake in Peach held by First Eastern. As a result, ANA Group now owns … Continue reading ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation

ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again

VIENNA/TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, connects Vienna again with Tokyo-Haneda. The route is operated three times a week year-round with a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner). ANA suspended the Vienna-Tokyo route in March 2020 due to the … Continue reading ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again

TOKYO: New 4-Day work policy to Boost Birthrate

TOKYO — In a groundbreaking move to address the country’s declining birthrate and the challenges posed by its aging population, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced a new policy offering its workers a four-day workweek. The initiative, set to roll … Continue reading TOKYO: New 4-Day work policy to Boost Birthrate