The weak yen was once a cause for celebration for Japanese companies as it meant they could sell cars and cameras cheaper abroad and saw fatter profits when earnings were brought home. ( read original story ...)
The Paradox of China-Japan Relations
Hot economics, cold politics” continues to underscore the China-Japan relationship. Even as political relations fray, economic ties have never been stronger. ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Naomi Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open due to illness
The defending champion Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from the ongoing Pan Pacific Open due to illness ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow unveils Now Platform Tokyo release to help organisations drive business transformation amid complex macro environment
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, has announced the Now Platform Tokyo release, designed to help organisations navigate complex ... ( read original story ...)
Under Pressure From Rivals, Tencent Music Goes to Japan to Buoy Karaoke Business
Online karaoke is expected to grow this year to a $2.5 billion business in China, where 1 in 2 phone users have a karaoke app. ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow’s Tokyo release aims to help customers get more value during uncertain times
For a deeper understanding of ServiceNow’s strategy, it’s worth taking a read of my recent interview with CEO Bill McDermott, who has said that he is pursuing a platform approach that incorporates the ... ( read original story ...)
Kon’nichiwa Tokyo, ServiceNow unveils new release
The latest ServiceNow release is now generally available. Tokyo is the latest release for the Now platform and aims to address the complex business ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow Unveils the Now Platform Tokyo Release to Help Organizations Drive Business Transformation Amid Complex Macro Environment
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, today announced the Now Platform Tokyo release, designed to help organizations navigate complex ... ( read original story ...)
NIPPON SHOKUBAI: Investment in a Manufacturer of Lithium Salt as the Electrolyte for Lithium-ion Battery in China
NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Kazuhiro Noda, hereinafter "Nippon Shokubai") (TOKYO:4114) aims to expand our LiFSI* business in China, the biggest market of ... ( read original story ...)
Business
Golden-based Salad Collective has acquired Tokyo Joe’s, adding to its brands of fast-casual restaurants. MAD Greens and Snappy Salads merged in 2019, creating Salad Collective. “This is a fantastic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Joe’s acquired by fellow Denver-based fast-casual restaurant operator
Both Colorado-based restaurant chains downsized during the pandemic. But the CEO now in charge of both of them said she sees a path to growth again for them in a particular area. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JOGMEC, Sojitz invest $9 mln in rare-earths miner Lynas
State-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) and Japanese trading house Sojitz Corp have invested $9 million to buy an additional stake in Lynas Rare Earths to help the Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aug consumer inflation hits near 8-year high
Japan's core consumer inflation quickened to 2.8% in August to hit the fastest annual pace in nearly eight years, data showed on Tuesday, a sign inflationary pressures from higher raw material costs ... ( read original story ...)
Yokoyama moves to economy beat in Japan for Bloomberg
Erica Yokoyama is now an economy reporter for Bloomberg News in Tokyo. She had been a breaking news editor for Bloomberg for the past three years. Yokoyama was a translator for AFP and is vice ... ( read original story ...)
Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s to add third brand to portfolio
The 27-unit Tokyo Joe’s chain has been acquired by Salad Collective, the parent of MAD Greens and Snappy Salads, the companies announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed, but the 26-year-old Tokyo Joe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan storm: Nine million people told to evacuate as super typhoon Nanmadol hits
Nine million people have been told to evacuate their homes as Japan is battered by one of the worst typhoons the country has ever seen. The super typhoon Nanmadol has caused one death and almost 70 ... ( read original story ...)