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 ...)
Delta Air Lines Says Paris Olympics Deter Other Visitors. New Hot Spot Is Japan.
Delta execs say tourists are avoiding Paris in July due to the Olympics crush, but they are flocking to Japan. Delta is the top carrier to Paris, but United leads in Japan. ( read original story ...)
The new hot truck comes from Japan and looks like a toy
Kei trucks look almost like toys in comparison to your standard pickup truck. But for a car so tiny, you might be surprised at the massive following that they command. ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics Deter Other Visitors, Delta Says. The New Hot Spot Is Japan.
Delta execs say tourists are avoiding Paris in July due to the Olympics crush, but they are flocking to Japan. Delta is the top carrier to Paris, but United leads in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Delta Says Vacationers Avoid Paris In July. The New Hot Spot Is Japan.
Delta execs say tourists are avoiding Paris in July due to the Olympics crush, but they are flocking to Japan. Delta is the top carrier to Paris, but United leads in Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Texas is the place to be’ for business, Gov. Abbott stresses in wrap-up of East Asia tour
TOKYO, Japan–Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrapped up his East Asia business trip by fortifying partnerships with Japanese leaders, getting advice on dealing with hurricanes and vowing more trade missions to ... ( read original story ...)
Pound hovers near one-year high; Japan’s SoftBank buys UK chipmaker Graphcore – business live
Sterling boosted by UK growth data and weaker dollar; Graphcore once touted as rival to Nvidia but has struggled to secure investment. First King Charles red post box unveiled 10:03 The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan
The risk of war between both nations because of this maritime incident is low, despite coming as Sino-Japanese relations remain tense, Ian Ja Chong, an assistant professor of political science at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan
The risk of war between both nations because of this maritime incident is low, despite coming as Sino-Japanese relations remain tense, Ian Ja Chong, an assistant professor of political science at the ... ( read original story ...)
Pound hovers near one-year high; Japan’s SoftBank buys UK chipmaker Graphcore – business live
Sterling boosted by UK growth data and weaker dollar; Graphcore once touted as rival to Nvidia but has struggled to secure investment. First King Charles red post box unveiled 10:03 The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank acquires British AI chipmaker Graphcore
Japan's SoftBank Group has bought artificial intelligence chipmaker Graphcore for an undisclosed sum, ending long-running speculation over the company's future.Once touted as a rival to Nvidia, which ... ( read original story ...)