NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has launched a second CXone Cloud Region in Japan. This presents a unique and critical functionality tailored specifically for the Japanese market. NICE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan startups win accolades in Hamamatsu challenge
Pi Photonics’ global ambitions Winning the Shizuoka SME Excellence Award - and ¥300,000 - was Pi Photonics, a Hamamatsu City firm founded back in 2006 by Takahiro Ikeda, an alumnus of the Graduate ... ( read original story ...)
Pressed Roots, A Blowout Bar For Textured Hair, Earns Backing From Naomi Osaka As It Could Be Gearing Up To Rival Chains Like Drybar
A salon that was born to fulfill the needs of people with textured hair and make them feel satisfied when going to the salon for their hair care desires continues to thrive, and the reason might be ... ( read original story ...)
Shake Shack chef takes the streets of Tokyo
TORONTO: Randy Garutti knows street food: He has been Shake Shack’s chief executive officer since its inception as a hot dog cart in New York’s Madison Square Park. But when Garutti visits Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeing signs of positive wage momentum, says senior official
Japan is seeing early signs of achieving a positive cycle of rising inflation and wages, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hideki Murai said on Tuesday, stressing the administration's focus on broadening ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI revised higher to 52.9 in February amid rise in domestic demand
The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised higher to 52.9 in February 2024 from 52.5, driven by domestic demand, as foreign demand stagnated. It marked the 18th straight month of expansion in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Murai: Gradually seeing positive cycle of rising growth, wages fall into place
“Japan is gradually seeing a positive cycle of rising growth; wages fall into place.” Important to embed new business practices in japan so costs are appropriately passed on throughout supply chain. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Service Activity Grows in Feb on Firm Tourism
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's service sector activity expanded in February, extending gains for one-and-a half years, a business survey showed on Tuesday, helped by solid demand in tourism and new product ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2024: A $73.9 Billion Market by 2029 – 75+ KPIs on Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model …
Japan Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2024: A $73.9 Billion Market by 2029 - 75+ KPIs on Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index has topped 40,000 for the first time, lifted by buying of tech stocks
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index has topped 40,000 for the first time, lifted by buying of tech stocks. Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are upping their offer to acquire Macy’s in a ... ( read original story ...)
China welcomes Japanese business, Beijing’s envoy Wu Jianghao says, trying to ease fears
Beijing’s top envoy to Tokyo has sought to allay growth and security concerns about China in the Japanese business community, saying the two sides should explore opportunities in emerging industries. ( read original story ...)
Japan business news site apologizes for unauthorized use of images from other media
The operator of business and economy news aggregator site "NewsPicks" on Feb. 29 announced it had violated copyright by using photos from other news organizations without permission. The unauthorized ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka-based companies eye manufacturing, supply chain investments in PH
Members of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) expressed interest to invest in Philippine manufacturing and the supply chain sectors. The delegation led by OCCI chairman Shingo Torii ... ( read original story ...)
Education: Baltimore Goes to Tokyo
Baltimore’s Calvert School calls itself “The School That Comes to You.”It operates a mail-order business that sends complete grade-schoolcourses to the isolated and the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Gains From The U.S.-China Split
Japan seems to have gained considerably from the growing economic distance between China and America, increasing sales to both parties. ( read original story ...)
Mark Zuckerberg was blown away by a visit to a Japanese McDonald’s and joked that it was so good it should have a Michelin star
The Meta CEO is enjoying his visit to Japan, taking in a sword-making class, and tucking into a burger at a Japanese McDonald's. ( read original story ...)