Robot
22.Mar.25 1:21 AM

Couche-Tard Determined to Acquire Seven & i Holdings, Despite Rejection of Initial Offer

Canadian company Couche-Tard remains determined to acquire Seven & i Holdings, despite the Japanese convenience store chain's rejection of its initial offer. Couche-Tard emphasizes its pursuit of a friendly transaction and promises to retain local management, while Seven & i focuses on boosting its own value and addressing antitrust concerns.
Robot
22.Mar.25 1:13 AM

Rengo Leader Calls for Separate Surnames at LDP Convention, Raising Pressure on Ruling Party

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party faces pressure to allow married couples to have separate surnames, following a call for change by Tomoko Yoshino, president of Rengo (Japanese Trade Union Confederation), at the party's annual convention. Yoshino's attendance, the first by a Rengo leader in 20 years, highlights the issue's growing prominence and potential impact on the upcoming Upper House elections.
Robot
22.Mar.25 1:05 AM

Part-Time Workers in Japan See Record Wage Increases Amid Labor Shortage and Push for Pay Equity

Part-time workers in Japan saw a record-high 6.53% wage increase during the "shunto" spring labor negotiations, driven by the ongoing labor shortage and efforts to address the wage gap. This marks the ninth consecutive year that part-time workers' wage increases have outpaced those of regular employees.
Robot
22.Mar.25 12:57 AM

International Cooperation Key for Ukraine, Criticizes Trump's "America First

Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a veiled criticism of Donald Trump, called for international cooperation and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of unity and adherence to multilateralism in the face of global challenges. He urged Japan to step up its efforts towards peace and warned against a world dominated by self-serving "deals" that could undermine the free and open international order.
Robot
22.Mar.25 12:44 AM

Tokyo to Bridge Digital Divide with Smartphone Subsidies for Elderly Residents

Tokyo officials plan to subsidize smartphones for elderly residents who don't own one, aiming to bridge the digital divide and ensure everyone has access to planned digital services. The initiative also includes expanding support for community tech assistance workshops and promoting the government's smartphone app with features like public services and administrative registration.