Japan's services sector activity shrank at a faster pace in July to contract for the 18th consecutive month as curbs rolled out to combat a resurgence in coronavirus infections dealt a blow to ... ( read original story ...)
A Cambodian tuk-tuk driver, a company’s Japanese translator
Nang Veasna, a father of two children is a Tuk-Tuk driver who just like all those in the same business has a noticeable impact on his livelihood due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Slips In July – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in July, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank showed on ... ( read original story ...)
GDT and Japanese embassy hosts virtual discussion with investors
The General Department of Taxation at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Japanese Embassy to Cambodia held a virtual discussion Monday in conjunction with the Japanese embassy on tax ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Z Holdings Enhances IP Management with Anaqua AQX Platform
Holding Company of Japan’s leading internet service business groups selects Anaqua software and services to strengthen patent and trademark management, budgeting, and licensing processesBOSTON, Aug. ( read original story ...)
Sega closing iconic Tokyo arcade that’s been in business for almost 30 years
Last year, video game fans and Akihabara historians were saddened by the announcement that Sega was closing its Sega Akihabara Building 2 arcade. Now, exactly one year and one day later, we find out ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Track Races To Sport Climbing; Top Events In The Final Stretch
Now, as we are in the final stretch of Tokyo Olympics 2020, here are the biggest things to watch for until the closing ceremony on August 8. ( read original story ...)
BOI and Osaka’s IBPC host an online roundtable discussion on Medical Device Industry
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)’s Industrial Linkage Development Division, together with the BOI Osaka Office and Osaka’s International Business Promotion Center (IBPC), ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines narrows Q1 operating loss to $757 mln
Japan Airlines (9201.T) (JAL) on Tuesday posted a first-quarter operating loss of 82.65 billion yen ($756.87 million), an improvement from a year earlier, as pandemic-related cost cuts took effect and ... ( read original story ...)
Success in lingerie business: Saha Group chairman’s story (12)
Boonsithi Chokwatana is the Chairman of Saha Group, Thailand's leading consumer products conglomerate. This is part 12 of a 30-part series. Our business of selling Pias cosmetics took off after a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government starts to “name and shame” quarantine rule-breakers
Japan has carried out a threat to publicly shame people not complying with coronavirus border control measures, releasing the names of three people who broke quarantine rules after returning from ... ( read original story ...)
‘Anti-Aging Freak’ Gets $817 Million Haul in Hot Japan Stock
Kiyoshi Matsuura was so worried about growing old that he started using an anti-baldness treatment as a teenager.It was an obsession that went on to define his life. The Japanese entrepreneur ... ( read original story ...)
At Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles Provides 7 Lessons For Business Executives
Simone Biles’ decision to compete in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics made international headlines and underscored seven important lessons for business leaders that the world famous ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Here is what some of the Olympians do for day jobs
It is the pinnacle of their athletic careers and a moment that have trained for years to achieve.But not every Olympian enjoys a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with Nike or Adidas, and they ... ( read original story ...)
Destinations in Japan that Mexicans want to visit
The Japanese destinations most booked by Mexicans in 2019 were Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Chiba and Hiroshima, but according to Expedia's annual Study on Vacation Deprivation, 57% of Mexicans feel they need ... ( read original story ...)
Iridium Granted Trio of Regulatory Approvals in Japan
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has approved regulatory amendments necessary to allow for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)