Japan Releases National Oil Reserves as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Supply
Japan began releasing national oil reserves on Thursday in response to Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The government will release one...
Japan Wage Increases Hit 5.1% for Major Firms as Steel Sector Struggles in Shunto Talks
Major Japanese companies across automobiles and electronics fully agreed to wage increases demanded by labor unions in Wednesday's shunto spring negotiations. This year's wage...
Japan Interchange Opens After 18-Month Delay Due to Chip Shortage
A key Japanese interchange opens after a delay, finally beginning service on Feb. 28 following an 18-month postponement. The Taketoyo-Kita Interchange sits on the...
Japan Releases Oil Reserves as Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Supply
Japan began releasing oil reserves from the private sector on Monday in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic...
Fukuoka Airport Gains Route Expansion as Greater Bay Airlines Adds Hong Kong Flights
Fukuoka Airport will welcome a new carrier on its Hong Kong route starting Monday. Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier, will begin...
