A desire to help safeguard the future of Japan’s traditional industries is driving Kyoko Nagano forward. Since 2018, Nagano has been running three companies, each centered around an aspect of Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Onkyo’s decline a cautionary tale for Japanese manufacturers
It was not long ago that the shelves at major electronics stores were lined with stereo systems, speakers and other products bearing the logo for Onkyo, one of Japan’s top audio equipment makers. ( read original story ...)
‘True balance’: Japan’s work revolution offers more flexibility to staff
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was “really lonely” until he began working remotely during the pandemic for the first time.COVID-19 has ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese find ‘true balance’ amid quiet teleworking revolution
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was “really lonely” until he began working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time. ( read original story ...)
‘True balance’: Japan’s quiet telework revolution
But a quiet revolution in the country’s rigid business culture is underway, with firms working to digitise operations and offer more flexibility to staff who were once expected to stay late, go ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to forgo setting ceiling on next year’s defense spending, Nikkei reports
Japan will forgo setting a ceiling on defense spending in next fiscal year's annual budget, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, highlighting Tokyo's interest in boosting defense at a time of ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close mixed on yen’s retreat, U.S. economic concerns
Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Friday as the yen's weakness gave exporters a boost, although gains were offset by concerns over the health of the U.S. economy. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added ... ( read original story ...)
How Nomura is building its India business
One of the plus points for Nomura at that point was the fact that Nomura had a huge wealth management business in Japan and they had managed to close about a trillion dollars of wealth in Japan. ( read original story ...)
VAIO Celebrates 25 Years Since Launch of First PC in Japan
Prestige Computer Brand Expresses Gratitude to its Loyal Customers AZUMINO, Japan , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAIO®, the premier Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Japanese firms more loath to invest in China amid “zero-COVID” policy
Japanese companies have become more reluctant to expand investment in China, criticizing the Communist-led government's radical "zero-COVID" policy, including the frequent imposition of lockdowns in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders ex-Tepco execs to pay $95 bln damages over Fukushima disaster
The Tokyo district court on Wednesday ordered four former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) to pay 13 trillion yen ($95 billion) in damages to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood subdued on chip shortage, raw material costs
The Reuters Tankan - which closely tracks the Bank of Japan's quarterly tankan survey - showed both manufacturers' and service-sector morale only improving modestly over the next three months. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Australia understand Japan’s LNG supply position -Japan minister
The United States and Australia have shown an understanding to Japan's repeated request to boost output of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ensure a stable supply, Japanese industry minister Koichi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ considers bidding for Indonesia’s Panin Bank- Bloomberg News
Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) is considering a bid for Bank Pan Indonesia Tbk PT (Panin Bank), Bloomberg News reported ( on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Personetics provide personalized insights to regional bank customers partners with Japan’s leading innovator in digital banking, iBank
View the full release here: iBank is one of Japan’s most innovative Neobank, with a mission to enhance customers’ daily lives with digital banking services. As a subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders ex-Tepco execs to pay $95 bln damages over Fukushima disaster -NHK
The Tokyo district court on Wednesday ordered four former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) to pay 13 trillion yen ($95 billion) in damages to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)