Following a pandemic-enforced period as an online-only market, the 20th-anniversary edition is back with in-person events, a more international exhibitor list and a bolstered seminar lineup. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo international auto show returns after 3-year hiatus
Tokyo: The International Auto Show, which has been absent from Japan for three years, has made its grand return in Tokyo. This year's edition, known as the Japan Mobility Show, aims to showcase not only modern vehicles but also products from diverse sectors, including robotics, software, and batteries. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top-Selling EV Not A Tesla, But A $13K Kei Car Co-Developed By Nissan And Mitsubishi
Contrary to the global trend, the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Japan is not a Tesla, but a much more modest option – the Sakura, a kei (Japanese for “light”) car co-developed by Nissan Motor ... ( read original story ...)
Wanted: 80-Year-Old Taxi Drivers to Ease Japan’s Labor Crunch
Would you trust an 80-year-old driver with your life on some of the developed world’s most complex streets? ( read original story ...)
Japan launches an antitrust probe into Google search business
Japan has decided to investigate Google Search, as antitrust probe has been launched. Google is in the middle of a court case in the US. ( read original story ...)
Japan creates its own EV market of ‘light’ cars
“We launched a kei EV as it suits Japanese people’s everyday needs and road conditions here,” Keiko Kondo, Nissan’s chief marketing manager for Sakura’s domestic business, said in an interview. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese businesses eye more investments in PH
Japanese businesses have expressed interest in strengthening their partnership with the Philippines for its 'high-level' economic growth that makes it an attractive investment destination, Malacañang said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Business and human rights in Japan: Rights holders’ perspectives
Emi Sugawara, examines business and human rights issues in Japan with a focus on the priority issues from rights holders’ perspectives. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Economic Security Plan Is A Bold Leap into the Future
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has meticulously drafted an action plan to fortify its economic security. However, the plan has sparked a wave of anticipation and concern in equal measure among the business community. ( read original story ...)
KKR’s Chip Play Will Win Big in Japan
The private-equity giant has scored a win in Japan and with a chip price rebound probably around the corner, their timing looks impeccable. Investors should consider going along for the ride. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s antitrust watchdog begins probe into Google’s search engine dominance
In Japan, Google’s market share of the search engine business is around 70%. The company believes this has been achieved through hard work and innovation, and rather than stifle competition, Google says it has promoted it. “We have continued to work ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend until April 2024 subsidies to curb fuel costs – stimulus package draft
TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Japan's government will extend until the end of April ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida plans an income tax cut for households and corporate tax breaks
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he is preparing to take bold economic measures, including an income tax cut for households hit by inflation and tax breaks for companies to promote investment ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei Average Continues Downward Slide Amid Global Uncertainty
A chill wind blew through Tokyo's stock market on October 23rd as the Nikkei average continued its downward slide, closing below the psychologically vital 31,000 level. This marked a descent of 252.24 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JFE Steel seeking stake in Teck Resources coal business – Reuters
Japan's JFE Steel is in talks to buy a stake in Teck Resources' (NYSE:TECK) metallurgical coal business, Reuters reported Thursday, adding to the list of suitors that also includes Glencore. The ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Late business tycoon’s residence near Tokyo shows his passion for materials
A late miso and lumber business tycoon's residence in this eastern Japan city shows his love of materials, from wall timber to s・・・ ... ( read original story ...)