Tag: business

Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist investor Elliott Investment Management ‌to a private meeting on March 5 to discuss issues of corporate governance, it told member firms ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka, Japan, has recorded its strongest-ever performance in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025, climbing 17 places from 35th to 18th and emerging as the fastest-rising city among the 48 global ... ( read original story ...)

The leader of one of Japan’s biggest business groups representing smaller firms called on the Japanese government to take more action on currencies, warning that the weak yen is squeezing smaller ... ( read original story ...)

In contrast to traditional profit-driven M&As, Japanese startups and established businesses are finding unique ways to address this social issue by fostering new presidents. By matching prospective ... ( read original story ...)

Pay hikes have yet to catch up with inflation in Japan, with real wages extending their losing streak to 11 months as of November. ( read original story ...)

Corporate governance reforms, capital reallocation and attractive valuations create a compelling multi-year investment thesis. Read more here. ( read original story ...)

The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby said he expects businesses to maintain wage hike momentum to a certain extent during the talks despite some 'clearly very tough factors.” ... ( read original story ...)

To evaluate Hachijojima’s suitability as a destination for overseas business jet operations, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a demonstration project in the summer of 2025 using a ... ( read original story ...)

The yields on Japan's long-term debt pulled back early on Wednesday after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama urged investors to remain calm. ( read original story ...)

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Youngstrom writes about SMBs, supply chain, eCommerce & retail. Small businesses across the U.S. now face a shifting tariff ... ( read original story ...)

The project proposal by the nine companies, with Nomura Real Estate as the Lead Company, was selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for their "eVTOL (Flying Car) Implementation Project (Phase I ... ( read original story ...)

Today, Project B announced Tokyo as a host city of its 2026-27 basketball season. The global sports platform will play men’s and women’s tournaments at ... ( read original story ...)

Little Tokyo Düsseldorf is Europe’s most authentic Japanese quarter, showcasing strong cultural, tourism, travel, and business ties between Düsseldorf and Tokyo. Centered on Immermannstraße, the ... ( read original story ...)

In the 1980s and 1990s, companies would teach graduates everything from A to Z as long as they had a diploma. Nowadays, employers seek immediately deployable experienced hires. The reality is that a ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s leading chemical producers are in the midst of a restructuring intended to shift their focus from traditional petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals to specialty chemicals. This strategic pivot ... ( read original story ...)

Disney has tapped Tamotsu Hiiro to be the new managing director of its Japanese operations. Hiiro will report to Disney APAC President Luke Kang. Tamotsu was formerly president & CEO of McDonald’s ... ( read original story ...)