As M&As gain attention as a viable option for business succession, measures are being introduced to raise awareness and safeguard companies. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is the perfect destination for overseas startups: Here’s why
It now wants to attract the world’s smartest minds to come and collaborate with local, like-minded tech entrepreneurs; this is where the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) comes into play. Launched last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s growth hit by ‘megaquake’ warnings amid PM Ishiba’s efforts to revitalise economy
Japan's economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the third quarter, impacted by earthquake warnings and a powerful typhoon that disrupted activity. Despite this, Prime Minister Ishiba remains optimistic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ranked 31st in digital competitiveness, 92nd for English skills
In the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index, Japan was ranked 92nd, down from 87 the previous year. It was its worst showing yet. ( read original story ...)
Nissan Becomes Activist Investor’s Next Prestigious Japanese Target
One of the most prolific activist investors in Japanese companies is targeting Nissan Motor 72014.46%increase; green up pointing triangle, setting up a corporate standoff that investors hope will translate into a higher stock price. Singapore-based ... ( read original story ...)
‘Megaquake’ warning hits Japan’s growth
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GDP grows 0.9% in July-Sept. on solid consumption
Japan's economy grew an annualized real 0.9 percent in the three months through September, expanding for the second straight quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending
Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September period as consumer spending held up, government data showed Friday. The world’s fourth-largest economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Beats Consensus in Boost for BOJ Rate Hike Case
Japan’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected, backing the case for the central bank to stay on the path toward rate hikes while also easing pressure on the government as it finalizes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expanded by an annualized 0.9% in third quarter
Japan's economy expanded by an annualized 0.9% over the July-September quarter, government data showed on Friday, slowing from the previous three months due to tepid capital spending. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income nearly doubles
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's top lender by assets, on Thursday raised its annual net profit forecast to a record 1.75 trillion yen ($11.23 billion) after second-quarter profit surged on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Nuclear Reactor Disqualified Under Post-Fukushima Safety Standards
This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster. ( read original story ...)
No. 1 reactor at Takahama plant passes 50-year operating mark
The reactor is a pressurized water reactor-type with an output of 826,000 kilowatts. The reactor was shut down after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. But it was restarted in July 2023 after being shut down for 12 and a half years ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management. Rising interest rates in Japan are expected to discourage general insurance uptake and lead to a wider protection gap, with many insurers still struggling to make money after another year of doomlike natural catastrophes. ( read original story ...)
Japan refiners maintain profitability in H1, outperform Asian rivals
Net income at Japanese oil refiners fell in the first half of their fiscal year, but they maintained profitability and outperformed their South Korean rivals as strong domestic margins shielded them ... ( read original story ...)
Compass Offices Expands in Japan, Announces New Location at WTC annex, Tokyo
Compass Offices announces the pre-launch of the prestigious “Compass Office WTC annex” flexible office space to their portfolio in Tokyo, Japan. ( read original story ...)