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 ...)
Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry
In addition to trying to establish a dominant chip producer in Japan, subsidies have also been aimed at attracting the global leaders that once took its chip business. With aid from the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 7-Eleven reportedly considering management buyout of up to $58B
TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Seven & i Holdings 3382.T is considering launching a management buyout that would see the retailer go private in a deal that could be worth up to $58 billion, Bloomberg News ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear reactor in 2011 disaster-hit area restarted after halt
A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a tempora ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmakers are losing ground as China surges ahead in the EV race
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan recently reported underwhelming earnings, pressured by China's competitive EV market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by its Vision Fund investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s political lynchpin Tamaki aims to unleash Yellen-inspired economic boom
Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of a small opposition party now able to wield outsized political influence, had long puzzled over how best to revive a moribund deflation-entrapped Japanese economy. ( read original story ...)
Minority government in Japan can help retail stocks and utilities
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may cut taxes to keep smaller parties on side — increasing workers’ disposable income. ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose $65 billion plan to aid chip industry, draft shows
The plan, with financial support worth ¥10 trillion or more, comes as countries look to strengthen their control over chip supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stimulus Package to Include Price Relief Steps, NHK Says
Japan’s new economic stimulus package will feature cash handouts to help low-income households deal with inflation and extra funding for disaster preparedness, according to public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
A boom for business tourism in Japan?
Japan’s MICE sector is expanding rapidly, adapting with tech upgrades, flexible venues and sustainable initiatives as the Osaka Expo approaches. ( read original story ...)
Global warming hitting Japan ski resorts hard, may affect Hokkaido’s famed Niseko snow
Question: How bad is the situation with ski resort business closures in Japan? Answer: According to corporate credit research firm Teikoku Databank Ltd., seven ski resort operators went bankrupt in ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in bad customer behaviour in Japan sees firms like 7-Eleven push back
An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand The Japanese are often said to be well regarded for their ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30% of Japan youth unaware of Nankai Trough megaquake advisory in Aug.: survey
More than 30% of people in their 20s to 30s in Japan were unaware the government had issued an advisory for a potential megaquake along the N･･･ ... ( read original story ...)