Tag: business

* Says it will take over welfare tools lending business from Osaka-based firm hotta-kaigo for 80 million yen, effective Nov. 1 ( read original story ...)

“Many Japanese firms have raised wages for their employees but kept the prices of products and services unchanged,” Kuroda said in a speech to business leaders in Osaka. Businesses may be reluctant to raise prices because of concern that they will lose ... ( read original story ...)

But we'll continue to closely watch how developments in North Korea could affect markets and Japan's economy," Kuroda said in a meeting with business leaders in Osaka, western Japan. "The BOJ is ready to take appropriate action as needed," he said without ... ( read original story ...)

2017 has been an incredible year for gamers, as the large influx of titles being developed is creating such a diverse library for players to indulge themselves in. There seems to be a nonstop effort to ensure that every avenue is covered, whether it be the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a news conference ... A weekend survey by the Nikkei business daily survey showed 44 percent of voters planned to vote for Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) versus 8 percent for the main opposition Democratic ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signs a guest book on the ... Read the original article on Business Insider Australia. Copyright 2017. Follow Business Insider Australia on Twitter. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO: A government sale of Japan Post Holdings Co stock raised $11 billion in the world's second-biggest share sale this year, with the postal and financial giant's attractive dividend yield helping drum up sufficient, albeit subdued, demand. The stock ... ( read original story ...)

See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-based Oneteam, developing collaborative business communication tool under the same name and an employee profile management tool called Profile Book, announced today that it ha fundraised 380 million yen (about $3.4 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s largest brewer will produce Super Dry in Padua ... “Asahi has set some extremely bold growth targets for the European business,” he said. “Producing Super Dry in Italy is a small step in the right direction.” Buying into Europe is ... ( read original story ...)

The tournament -- held every four years -- has grown and created business opportunities, especially in recent years. The 2019 tournament will begin on Sept. 20, with finals scheduled on Nov. 2. A total of 48 matches will be held at 12 venues across Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s manufacturing sector continued to strengthen in September ... “The strong end to Q3 bodes well for production in the coming months, with business confidence also perking up slightly since August.” ( read original story ...)

Sumitomo Chemical already holds a roughly 1% interest in Bonac, but the new investment will make it the second-largest shareholder after Hayashi Kasei, the startup's Osaka-based parent. Sumitomo Chemical is looking to gain board representation and send ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Foreign travelers trailing large suitcases at tourist spots are a familiar sight in Japan, but they could ease up if a planned joint new service by JTB, Panasonic and Yamato Holdings takes off. The January launch of the Luggage-Free Travel service ... ( read original story ...)

Q: Who are the partners for the Tokyo facility? Mesek: A group of Japanese business and entertainment leaders. Q: How big is the facility? Harris: This initial space is approximately 10,000 square feet and is intended to be temporary. The goal is to open a ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Tokyo's Kabutocho district ... The rise of online brokerages forced many smaller brokerages in the area out of business. Among members of the association, only 13 brokerages, including Kyokuto Securities, are based in Kabutocho and Kayabacho ... ( read original story ...)

HONOLULU — Seventy-three companies represented Hawaii at the 2017 Tokyo International Gift Show. Kauai companies there included Aunty Lilikoi, Kauai Kookies and Salty Wahine. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Department of Business ... ( read original story ...)