told Business Insider last year. In the 1970s, Japanese women on average had 2.1 kids. Today that number is only 1.4 — far below the replacement rate, or the rate at which Japan would maintain its population. The US is suffering from similar problems ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp to buy Toshiba PC business for $36 million
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Sharp Corp (6753.T) said it will buy Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) personal computer business for 4 billion yen ($36 million), highlighting its recovery under the control of Foxconn and marking a return to a business it quit eight ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to Launch A380 Services to Osaka, Japan
The Emirates’ Airbus A380 aircraft serving the Dubai-Osaka route will offer a total of 489 seats in a three-class configuration, with 399 spacious seats in Economy Class, 76 fully flat-bed seats in Business Class and 14 First Class Private Suites. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Emirates to serve Osaka with A380, offers Santiago discounts
Return journey EK316 leaves Osaka at 11;35pm and arrives in Dubai at 5:45am ... starting from Dhs5,500 ($1,497) and business class fares starting from Dhs20,000 ($5,445). Emirates Holiday packages exclusive of the airfare are being offered from Dhs2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Consortium buying Toshiba’s memory business promises growth
TOKYO — The buyers of Toshiba Corp.'s memory device operations ... Sugimoto said he was also eyeing mergers and acquisitions to expand the company's business. He said talks have started with Innovation Network Corp. of Japan, a government investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labor market has been experiencing a phenomenon for years
The country's immigration policy is a factor in its labor market dynamics. Japan has one of the lowest unemployment rates globally. Business surveys continue to indicate significant labour shortages and the working age population is no longer growing. ( read original story ...)
Need to buy an unlocked used phone in Osaka? – Osaka Forum
If you're in Osaka and find that you need to buy a good ... On google street view the roller door of the business can be seen partly open. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya regeneration to boost tourism and creative industry
The Japanese Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Government are banking on these investments ... Property investors and entrepreneurs will find it easier than ever to do business in a city currently ranked third in the world by the Global Power City Index ... ( read original story ...)
Tips accepted in Tokyo? – Tokyo Forum
It's bad practice when they state the prices on internet to appease potential clients then demand more on the spot- such practice is alien to Japanese standard business conducts. Don't pay tips in such cases. I lived for a while in a country where a client ... ( read original story ...)
This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For June 2-3
Either way, it will be a great start of the month! Enjoy! Join FEW, Tokyo's leading international female business and social networking organization, for its biannual career strategy event, a day-long event full of seminars, workshops and networking ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam values business, diplomatic ties with Japan
Viet Nam always considers the Japanese business community a leading strategic partner in the process of restructuring its economy, as well as in improving the growth, quality and competitiveness of the country, said State President Tran Dai Quang at the ... ( read original story ...)
Vietjet to start direct flight to Osaka
TOKYO – Việt Nam’s new-age carrier Vietjet will launch a direct flight connecting Hà Nội with Osaka in Japan on November 8. The move is expected to further boost tourism and trade integration between the two countries and across the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s most powerful business woman has just come out as lesbian
One of Japan’s most influential business women has sent the country’s media into a frenzy after revealing she is in a same-sex relationship. Kazuyo Katsuma was once named the Wall Street Journal’s list of ‘The 50 Women to Watch’. Earlier this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to open door for unskilled workers to meet labour crunch: Nikkei
TOKYO: Japan plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign workers in five sectors hit hard by labour shortfalls, the Nikkei business daily said on Wednesday, as the country confronts the challenges of a shrinking and ageing population. The government ... ( read original story ...)
Coca-Cola takes a sip of Japan’s alcoholic drinks business
TOKYO -- Coca-Cola has introduced its first alcoholic drink in Japan, a big departure for the global soft drink maker as it tries to branch out from its core soda market. The new "alcopop" is neither beer nor cola-based, but a fizzy lemon cocktail popular ... ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “The 38th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition”
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2018--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host the “38 th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition – From Origin to Modern Style” from July ... ( read original story ...)