At first, Eric Fung worried that, as a foreigner pitching products in Japan's tradition-bound market, no one would take him seriously. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms join ‘Investing in Piedmont’ at Expo Osaka
OSAKA, SEP 30 - The theme of innovation and advanced manufacturing as sources of attraction for foreign capitals was the focus of the meeting 'Investing in Piedmont: Crafting the Future of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop on firmer yen, ex-dividend selling
Tokyo stocks fell Monday, weighed down by exporters hit by a firmer yen and selling by investors after they secured dividend rights b ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota buoyed by China, North America as Japan sales slump
The carmaker has seen steady growth in most major markets despite the drop in Japan and trade turmoil triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. ( read original story ...)
BYD brings price war to Japanese market in bid to win over customers
The automaker sold just 5,300 vehicles between January 2023 and June this year despite opening its 45th sales location in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is sprucing up its shabby offices
Matsukawa Rapyarn is one of thousands of Japanese companies pouring money into office makeovers, as the battle to attract workers becomes fiercer than ever. The resulting boom for the furniture and ... ( read original story ...)
I’m a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India’s energy and how hard people work.
Reiji Kobayashi, who is originally from Japan, moved to India to expand his car microfinancing startup in 2024. ( read original story ...)
China warns Japan businesses over spying after conviction: Sources
A high-ranking Chinese government official has warned Japan's business community against spying in China, following the espionage conviction of an employee of a Japanese company, diplomatic sources ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show kicks off with largest lineup yet
The four-day event is hosting a record 4,157 booths and 1,136 exhibitors, more than half of which are from overseas. ( read original story ...)
Unlocking Japan’s Digital Future: Opportunities in Japan’s Evolving Market
In fact, the Tokyo market alone is projected to pass London and Frankfurt by 2030 (Structure Research). Every market presents challenges to data center providers, including climate, soil, proximity to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka businesses urged to tap new opportunities in transformative Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka yesterday urged investors and businesses based on Osaka to seize mutually beneficial opportunities as the country is on a path of economic recovery and transformation under the Presidency of ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100% pharmaceutical tariffs won’t apply to Japan and EU
A U.S.-Japan joint statement says American tariff rates on Japanese drugs and semiconductors should not exceed those applied to others, including the EU. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Price Growth Steady But Rate Increase Still in Play
The pace of price growth in the Tokyo metropolitan area unexpectedly held steady in September, but upward pressure remains, keeping an interest-rate hike in play. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer inflation unexpectedly holds steady, backing BOJ’s caution
The sudden steadying of the main gauge shows anew the volatility of data as government measures meant to help consumers cope with soaring costs of living swing the results. ( read original story ...)
Keppel DC Reit acquires Tokyo data centre for $707m, launches preferential offering to help fund it
The Reit expects the purchase to be immediately earnings accretive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Footage & PR Video Collection, Offering Visual Assets for Promotions and Tourism of Tokyo, Has Been Updated
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are taking advantage of the logo and the slogan, "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New", in efforts to ... ( read original story ...)