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Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid ...
Trump says US could reach trade deal with India, casts doubt on deal with Japan
The United States could reach a trade deal with India that would help American companies compete in the South Asian country ...
Japan Business Sentiment Improves Despite Tariffs
Large Japanese manufacturers became slightly more optimistic about their business conditions in the second quarter despite ...
Japan’s Business Sentiment Beats Consensus Despite Tariffs
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers edged up in June, reflecting resilience in the face of the escalating US tariff ...
Inside Newcastle’s kit-launch video: First-teamers dancing, a fan flown in from Japan, and Plato philosophy
The Athletic was granted rare behind-the-scenes access as Newcastle United filmed the advert for one of next season's new ...
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight
Japan has successfully launched a climate monitoring satellite using its H-2A rocket. This marks the rocket's 50th and final ...
Japan's business mood holds up but US tariff worries grow, survey shows
Confidence among large Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to June, a central bank survey showed, as firms ...