It now wants to attract the world’s smartest minds to come and collaborate with local, like-minded tech entrepreneurs; this is where the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) comes into play. Launched last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ranked 31st in digital competitiveness, 92nd for English skills
In the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index, Japan was ranked 92nd, down from 87 the previous year. It was its worst showing yet. ( read original story ...)
Nissan Becomes Activist Investor’s Next Prestigious Japanese Target
One of the most prolific activist investors in Japanese companies is targeting Nissan Motor 72014.46%increase; green up pointing triangle, setting up a corporate standoff that investors hope will translate into a higher stock price. Singapore-based ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GDP grows 0.9% in July-Sept. on solid consumption
Japan's economy grew an annualized real 0.9 percent in the three months through September, expanding for the second straight quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending
Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September period as consumer spending held up, government data showed Friday. The world’s fourth-largest economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Beats Consensus in Boost for BOJ Rate Hike Case
Japan’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected, backing the case for the central bank to stay on the path toward rate hikes while also easing pressure on the government as it finalizes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expanded by an annualized 0.9% in third quarter
Japan's economy expanded by an annualized 0.9% over the July-September quarter, government data showed on Friday, slowing from the previous three months due to tepid capital spending. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income nearly doubles
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's top lender by assets, on Thursday raised its annual net profit forecast to a record 1.75 trillion yen ($11.23 billion) after second-quarter profit surged on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan refiners maintain profitability in H1, outperform Asian rivals
Net income at Japanese oil refiners fell in the first half of their fiscal year, but they maintained profitability and outperformed their South Korean rivals as strong domestic margins shielded them ... ( read original story ...)
Compass Offices Expands in Japan, Announces New Location at WTC annex, Tokyo
Compass Offices announces the pre-launch of the prestigious “Compass Office WTC annex” flexible office space to their portfolio in Tokyo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry
In addition to trying to establish a dominant chip producer in Japan, subsidies have also been aimed at attracting the global leaders that once took its chip business. With aid from the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 7-Eleven reportedly considering management buyout of up to $58B
TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Seven & i Holdings 3382.T is considering launching a management buyout that would see the retailer go private in a deal that could be worth up to $58 billion, Bloomberg News ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmakers are losing ground as China surges ahead in the EV race
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan recently reported underwhelming earnings, pressured by China's competitive EV market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by its Vision Fund investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s political lynchpin Tamaki aims to unleash Yellen-inspired economic boom
Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of a small opposition party now able to wield outsized political influence, had long puzzled over how best to revive a moribund deflation-entrapped Japanese economy. ( read original story ...)
Minority government in Japan can help retail stocks and utilities
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may cut taxes to keep smaller parties on side — increasing workers’ disposable income. ( read original story ...)