Kiyoto Tsuji, Japan’s state minister for foreign affairs, spoke with The Dallas Morning News in July about the East Asian country's business interests ... ( read original story ...)
7/11 to Feature More Japanese Items To Re-Define Their Business Strategy
Did you know that 7/11 is actually owned by a Japanese company? The famous quick pit-stop store in the US is well-known for having stores all across Japan. The company technically was founded and ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft outage strands Hamden family in Tokyo on top of earlier delay
A Hamden family's first visit to Japan is extended by two days as the national Microsoft outage adds to a delay caused by mechanical issues. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Serves Commanding Nike Look in the Streets of Manhattan for Maybelline Commercial
Naomi Osaka was seen posing for a forthcoming Maybelline commercial in New York City on Wednesday. The four-time Grand Slam tennis champion married her athletic style with sporty chic makeup for the ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan PM must move now on separate surnames for married couples
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida continues to maintain a cautious stance on the introduction of a selective surname system, which would allow married Japa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
INTERVIEW: Sharp to Stop Production at Plant in Osaka in Aug.
Osaka Prefecture, by around August, President Masahiro Okitsu has said. Okitsu, who assumed the presidency at the end of last month, also promised to turn his company around in fiscal 2024 ending in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s mixed business sentiment highlights patchy economic outlook
Japanese manufacturers became more confident about business conditions in July whereas those in the service sector cooled, the monthly Reuters Tankan survey showed on Wednesday, reflecting a patchy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s mixed business sentiment highlights patchy economic outlook: Reuters poll
Japanese manufacturers became more confident about business conditions in July whereas those in the service sector cooled, the monthly Reuters Tankan survey showed on Wednesday, reflecting a patchy ... ( read original story ...)
The Rise Of Shunsaku Sagami, Japan’s Youngest Billionaire With A $1.9 Billion Net Worth
According to Forbes, there are now 2,781 billionaires living on Earth, and one of them is Japan's youngest billionaire, Shunsaku Sagami. Here's everything you need to know about Japan's future of ... ( read original story ...)
US dollar edges higher on yen after Tokyo’s likely intervention last week
THE US dollar regained some lost ground on the Japanese yen on Tuesday (Jul 16) even as traders remained wary of further intervention by Tokyo to prop up their currency after data showed they likely ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds a ‘Stealth’ Cure for Zombie Businesses: Let Them Fail
Japan spent 63.2 trillion yen, or about $400 billion, on SME support in the pandemic, according to a 2022 finance ministry report, with around $267 billion disbursed as "zero-zero" loans, which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Small Firms: Reinvention Amid Economic Shifts
Hitoshi Fujita's company, originally a small metal parts producer, expanded by acquiring two neighboring firms. As Japan faces faltering growth and a population decline, the government is shifting its ... ( read original story ...)
From auto sector to startups, Japan companies see green shoots in Myanmar
Yazaki is a global leader in automotive wire harnesses, with facilities in 46 countries and regions, including Japan. The Myanmar plant, established in 2019, is its third newest. Operating on both day ... ( read original story ...)
Nissui Group moves to consolidate Japan tuna-farming business
With the consolidation, Nissui Maguro will receive bluefin tuna seedlings caught via purse seine by Nissui subsidiary Kyowa Suisan Co., use feed supplied by Nissui Group member Farm Choice Co., and ... ( read original story ...)
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Materials Companies: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (OtherSUCEF), Nutrien (NTR) and Sims (OtherSMUPF)
Companies in the Materials sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF – Research Report), Nutrien (NTR – Research Report) and Sims (SMUPF – ... ( read original story ...)
Travel Journal: I rented a dog for $32 in Tokyo – here’s what it taught me about cute-animal cafes
A study found that a number of animals in Japan's exotic animal cafes had questionable origins. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)