Economists are predicting the Bank of Japan's upcoming business sentiment report will show the first decline in seven quarters at large companies. Soaring costs of raw materials in the wake of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM in Delhi Creating supply chains!
Dr D K Giri Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Delhi to attend the 14th India-Japan summit. Notably, this was his first visit abroad after taking over as head of the Government. Since that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby aims to create boom in “unicorn” firms
Japan's largest business lobby has crafted an ambitious proposal to increase the number of so-called "unicorn companies," or unlisted startups valued at more than $1 billion, 10-fold over five years ... ( read original story ...)
Consul General: In a Time of Strained Supply Chains, Japan Remains Focused on Global Growth
Japan’s economy is not unfamiliar with crises. Just over a decade ago, the country faced an unprecedented disruption when the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami not only killed more than 15,000 people, but ... ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive and Suzuki to Collaborate on Business and Technology of Flying Cars
SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) jointly announced on March 22 a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars (*). SkyDrive is a ... ( read original story ...)
Rahm Emanuel’s forceful style gets unexpected welcome in Japan
The ex-mayor with a reputation for butting heads appears to be causing less friction than during his eight tumultuous years in City Hall. ( read original story ...)
FY2021 JETRO Survey on Business Conditions for Japanese Companies Operating Overseas (North America) | News & Updates – Japan External Trade Organization – JETRO
With the reopening of the economy, earnings of Japanese companies operating in North America are expected to improve. Companies that have their sights set on business expansion in the next one to two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi signs government supply pact for pill to fight COVID
Japan's Shionogi & Co has signed a basic agreement with the government to supply an oral COVID-19 treatment it is now developing, the firm said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
The Details Matter: Episode #129 Japan Business Mastery
Japan Business Mastery “The Devil Is In The Detail” saying, reflects ancient wisdom about taking careful notice of small things. E-mail surges, flat surfaces groaning under the weight of paper, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March economy report flags inflation risk from Ukraine war
Japan needs to closely watch downside economic risks from rapid commodity inflation caused by the war in Ukraine and its disruption to the global energy supplies, the government said in a monthly ... ( read original story ...)
Trickle-Down Economics Is Failing Stagflationary Japan
Japan might soon get the 2% inflation it wanted, but it’s the “bad” kind that slams household and business confidence. This is how “stagflation” happens. ( read original story ...)
Osaka cruises by Kerber to reach third round in Miami
A dominant Naomi Osaka beat German 13th seed Angelique Kerber 6-2 6-3 on Thursday in a one-sided clash of two former world number ones to reach the third round of the Miami Open where Garbine Muguruza ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is a treasure trove of secondhand gems
Surveys say shopping for secondhand merchandise is on the rise; it’s trendy, affordable and many consider it the right thing to do. The secondhand apparel market was worth about $28 billion in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Chamber of commerce partners with Osaka 2025
The chamber of commerce will be among Luxembourg’s main partners at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, announced its president, Luc Frieden, and its director general, Carlo Thelen. ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire Tokyo review: a distinctive, playful and unsettling jaunt in Japan’s abandoned capital
Ghostwire Tokyo shares in its opening with other Japanese drama such as Netflix’s Alice in Borderland adaptation, clearing out the famous shopping district to leave nothing but light and echoing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan arrests SMBC Nikko official for alleged market manipulation -Nikkei
Tokyo prosecutors have arrested SMBC Nikko Securities Vice President Toshihiro Sato for alleged market manipulation, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)