University students attend Rikunabi Live, a job fair hosted by Recruit Career Co Ltd, at the Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, Japan on Wednesday.a < TOKYO: Ask the president of Japan's largest daycare chain what his biggest headache is, and Kazuhiro Ogita doesn't hesitate: workers and wage costs. Not enough of one, too much of the other.
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Six Japan food, nutrition, health and consumer trends set to shape 2017
We pinpoint six of the must-know food, nutrition and consumer trends taking shape in Japan, from superfoods to sports nutrition, ahead of one of the country’s biggest trade shows, FoodEx Japan, which takes place next month. The show will see exhibitors from across the globe descend on Chiba, greater Tokyo, as they seek to boost their business efforts in this potentially lucrative market.
Why is China keeping mum about Kim Jong Nam’s murder?
Kim Jong Nam, left, half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, in Narita, Japan, on May 4, 2001, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on May 9, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Source: AP Photos/Shizuo Kambayashi, Wong Maye-E BEIJING’s terse response last week that China has been closely monitoring developments in the Cold War-style assassination of Kim Jong-un’ estranged half brother will likely be the extent of its response to the matter.
Finding poison in N. Korea attack may be hardest part
Speculation that the estranged half broth… . FILE – This combination of file photos shows Kim Jong Nam, left, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in Narita, Japan, on May 4, 2001, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on M… .
Autopsy on N.Korean inconclusive as 4th person arrested
FILE – This May 4, 2001, file photo shows Kim Jong Nam, exiled half brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, escorted by Japanese police officers at the airport in Narita, Japan. Kim Jong Nam, 46, was targeted Monday,… .
Slain brother was complicated part of North Korean dynasty
FILE – This combination of file photos shows Kim Jong Nam, left, exiled half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, in Narita, Japan, on May 4, 2001, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on May 9, … SEOUL, South Korea – A failed attempt to sneak into Japan to visit Disneyland in 2001 may have doomed the leadership dreams of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s elder brother, who was assassinated this week in an airport in Malaysia. Banished from his father’s favor, Kim Jong Nam frequented casinos and five-star hotels and traveled around Asia, with little say in North Korean affairs.
Police: Woman arrested in apparent assassination of Kim Jong Un’s half-brother
Police: Woman arrested in death of Kim Jong Un’s half-brother Kim Jong Nam, 46, was murdered in Malaysia on Monday. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: http://usat.ly/2lOHzOX The estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been killed in Malaysia, a South Korean government source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Equities Research Analysts’ Upgrades for February, 7th (ACRX,…
According to Zacks, “AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of pain. The Company product candidates comprises: ARX-01 or the Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System; ARX-02 or the Sufentanil NanoTab BTP Management System; and ARX-03 or the Sufentanil/Triazolam NanoTab which are in their development stage.
UPDATE 1-Japan says it hopes Mattis visit strengthens regional security
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis shakes hands with Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks to Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017.
Japan’s robotics startup ZMP Inc hopes to list in coming months: CEO
ZMP CEO Hisashi Taniguchi poses in his company’s RoboCar during its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan, January 31, 2017. Picture taken on January 31, 2017.
Dollar caught in crossfire as Trump talks currency wars
People walk past an electronic board showing stock prices outside a brokerage at a business district in Tokyo, Japan, January 23, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon The dollar was put on the defensive in Asia on Wednesday after the Trump administration accused Germany and Japan of devaluing their currencies to gain a trade advantage, fuelling a risk-off mood that also kept stocks subdued.
Panasonic Deploys Its HOSPI Robot At Japan’s Airports
It is no secret that Japan loves its robots. We’ve seen robots deployed in the country for all kinds of uses, whether it be to greet customers at a store or to help them check into a hotel .
Panasonic puts its robots to hard labor at Japanese airport – CNET
While the world’s not quite ready for a drink-serving R2-D2, at least this one can collect your dirty dishes. The company’s HOSPI robot is undergoing trials at Narita Airport in Chiba, Japan, where it’s collecting used plates from restaurants and food courts in addition to serving drinks and providing directional information to customers.
Cisco to buy AppDynamics for about $3.7 bln
The Cisco Systems logo is seen as part of a display at the Microsoft Ignite technology conference in Chicago, Illinois, May 4, 2015. Cisco said on Tuesday it intends to acquire AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion in cash and assumed equity awards.
Dollar slips, Asian stocks on defensive after Trump’s protectionist address
Trump’s officials saiid that his administration’s trade strategy would be to protect American jobs with the withdrawal from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. The dollar slipped and Asian shares were on the defensive on Monday as worries about President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies outweighed optimism that he will follow through on promises of tax cuts and other stimulus.
Japan looks to ancient precedents as it plans emperor’s abdication
Japanese Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan. Image via Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon.
CardLinx Announces New Members Including Sumitomo Mitsui Card, Mitsubishi UFJ, DNP and T Point
These companies join existing members including Rakuten, Samsung Card, Facebook, Microsoft, Mastercard, American Express, and SK Group among others. Additionally, the Association announces its Asia Internet & Mobile Commerce Forum on February 7, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
CardLinx Announces New Members Including Sumitomo Mitsui Card, Mitsubishi UFJ, DNP and T Point
These companies join existing members including Rakuten, Samsung Card, Facebook, Microsoft, Mastercard, American Express, and SK Group among others. Additionally, the Association announces its Asia Internet & Mobile Commerce Forum on February 7, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.