The company claims the new formula, which will go on sale next month, will improve the drinkability and aroma of the beverage while maintaining its hallmark crispness. ( read original story ...)
Is WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DXJ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DXJ) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market. What Are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-based Education Company DataMix Chooses Vonage to Power Remote Testing System
Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, today announced that DataMix, a leading provider of educational programs ... ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway may be buying Japanese stocks again, based on its latest bond issue
Buffett hedged the currency risk of his $6 billion bet on Japanese stocks by issuing yen-denominated debt. He might be repeating the strategy. ( read original story ...)
Stay-for-free project in Osaka day laborer town reaches 10,000-guest milestone
An initiative started over 20 years ago in Osaka's Nishinari Ward to let the area's day laborers stay overnight at cheap lodging free of char ... ( read original story ...)
Changing tastes keep Japan’s beer giant on the hop
The change in formula includes a revamp of the beer brand’s design and logo, and follows two years in which Japan’s breweries have struggled with reduced alcohol sales and changing consumer tastes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: CEO revealed Korean roots to inspire youths facing bigotry in Japan
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son has long been discriminated against by Japanese because he is ethnically Korean. ... Even in his early childhood, he received verbal and physical attacks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to reimpose trade limitations due to new Covid-19 wave
Japan will soon impose limitations on business hours and other restrictions in several areas of the south and west of the country after a sharp increase in covid-19 cases, state media said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan sign landmark defense pact as China concerns loom
The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a landmark defense agreement Thursday that allows closer cooperation between their militaries ... ( read original story ...)
Economic Buzz: Japan Service Sector PMI Indicates Moderate Expansion In Business Activity In December
The Japanese service sector witnessed a softer expansion at the end of 2021. Both the activity and new orders indices signalled softer, yet still moderate rates of growth in December, as businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Japan requests U.S. base curfews; Okinawa reports 981 virus cases
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday asked U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to impose curfews on U.S. bases in Japan, following a recent surge of coronavirus infections among ... ( read original story ...)
2022 shaping up as pivotal year for success of 2025 Osaka Expo
In addition, the Union of Kansai Governments — which consists of the leaders of eight prefectures and four major cities, including Osaka and Kyoto, as well as major regional business lobbies — are ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida Urges Japan’s Businesses to Boost Pay for Economy’s Sake
“Wage hikes from firms are extremely important for economic growth,” Kishida said in a speech Wednesday to major business lobbies in Tokyo. “I ask that you take an aggressive stance on offering higher ... ( read original story ...)
Business people pray for prosperity at central Tokyo shrine on year’s 1st day of work
A number of corporate workers wearing masks prayed for business success at a central Tokyo shrine on Jan. 4 -- this year's first day of work ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to hold security consultative meeting amid Chinese assertiveness
The US-Japan Security Consultative Committee "2+2" Meeting, 2022 will be held on January 6 to strengthen the alliance and to address global challenges amid Chinese assertiveness in the region ... ( read original story ...)
The Smart Salesperson’s New Year’s Resolution: Episode #271 The Sales Japan Series
The Sales Japan Series In 2022, let’s all commit to asking more intelligent questions of buyers. For those who don’t ask questions, because they are too busy delving into the micro details of the ... ( read original story ...)