Japan's global exports gained 3.7% in October from a year ago, while imports from the world edged up 0.6%, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November: PMI
Overseas demand remained particularly weak, with new export orders falling at the fastest pace in three months Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan traders’ fondness for Turkish lira prompts fears of intervention losses
The lira is one of the world’s most volatile currencies and Tokyo is increasingly uneasy with the weakness of the yen, leaving day traders exposed on all sides. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business community urges dialogue
Leading figures from Japan's business community and civil society have stressed the need for their country to engage in constructive dialogue with China, with one warning that reckless political ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Media Believe Sony Created the Cheaper Japan-Only PS5 to Regain Market Share in Its Home Country, Where Nintendo Now Dominates
Last Friday, TV Tokyo broadcast a discussion between its journalists that dived into the reasons behind Sony releasing this new PS5 variant. They determined that a key motivation is the playerbase in ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank, MR DIY, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Watsons & ZUS Coffee are among the Honoured Winners of the 2025-2026 World Branding Awards in Osaka
The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the success and achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories. In the 2025–2026 edition, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries ... ( read original story ...)
Why socks in Japan are a serious business
In the west, we tend to treat socks as an afterthought. Most of the time when we are out and about, they are covered by trousers. Women are accustomed to not wearing socks with leather shoes, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts as U.S. tariffs hit exports
Japan has reported its economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Trump’s tariffs hurt exports. ( read original story ...)
Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare
By Joseph Campbell and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Why the World’s Capital is Flowing East
From robotics and advanced manufacturing to green energy and digital technologies, Japan continues to lead in areas where the global economy is rapidly evolving. Companies are heavily investing in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae ... ( read original story ...)
Evolene, Flimty, Frank & Co., Indomaret, Kopi Kenangan, and Scarlett are among the Honoured Winners of the 2025-2026 World Branding Awards in Osaka
The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the success and achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories. In the 2025–2026 edition, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries ... ( read original story ...)
Amarula, First National Bank, and Simba Chips are among the Honoured Winners of the 2025-2026 World Branding Awards in Osaka
The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the success and achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories. In the 2025–2026 edition, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries ... ( read original story ...)
Airland, Chow Tai Fook, Lee Kum Kee, and Tsui Wah are among the Honoured Winners of the 2025-2026 World Branding Awards in Osaka
The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the success and achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories. In the 2025–2026 edition, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Taiwan, Chunghwa Telecom, and Fullon Hotels Are Among the Honoured Winners of the 2025-2026 World Branding Awards in Osaka
The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the success and achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories. In the 2025–2026 edition, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks as Trump’s tariffs hit exports hard
Japan's economy shrank by an annualised rate of 1.8% in Q3 2025, largely due to a significant drop in exports influenced by President Trump's tariffs. ( read original story ...)