Japan's Abe cautions against Brexit regulation cliff edge

LONDON Japan's Shinzo Abe called on Prime Minister Theresa May to ensure a smooth transition for business as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, to avoid a cliff edge where rules and regulations for firms change overnight. A day after talks with ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese PM Abe asks UK PM May for 'smooth Brexit' for business

LONDON Japanese leader Shinzo Abe asked Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday to ensure a smooth Brexit to allow Japanese companies to continue to operate as the United Kingdom exits the European Union. The leader of the world's third largest economy ... ( read original story ...)

Terre Haute building business relationships in Japan

For Terre Haute to recruit future business development from Japan, it must foster relationships. So says Larry Ingraham, president of Carmel-based consulting firm Ingraham & Associates. Steve Witt, president of the Terre Haute Economic Development Corp ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Post takes $4.9bn hit on local giant Toll Holdings

JAPAN Post has plunged into the red after writing billions ... Germany’s DHL has beefed up operations here and Singapore Post has invested heavily in its Couriers Please business in recent years. Australia Post tipped $2 billion into its package-handling ... ( read original story ...)

Self-made rebel takes on $13 billion Japan giant in M&A fight

Japanese companies' owner-managers often have no incentive to improve profitability, because that would increase the inheritance tax incurred when their business is passed on to the next generation, Sasaki says. Non-owner managers, meanwhile, lack ... ( read original story ...)

A Review of the Intercontinental Osaka’s Residential Suite

Beyond hotel rooms, Intercontinental Osaka provides guests with an option for serviced residential suites. This is perfect for long-term business travelers and families staying together in one suite. The top 4 floors hold the one to three bedroom ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Sawai Pharma to buy US generics maker

OSAKA -- Sawai Pharmaceutical will buy the generics business of U.S. drugmaker Upsher-Smith Laboratories for $1.05 billion, the Japanese company said Thursday, eager to make up for lost time after its first push into the American market stalled. ( read original story ...)