The yen has weakened beyond 140 per dollar for the first time in almost a quarter century, mainly because Japan’s central bank is keeping interest rates at rock-bottom levels while the Federal Reserve …
Why Japanese developers are key players in Indonesia’s residential market
They are responsible for 5% of the condo units in Greater Jakarta. Foreign investors are drawn to the business opportunities available in Indonesia because of the country’s socioeconomic profile.
Vietnam must get rid of mindset of having “competitive advantage in labor costs”
Many Japanese businesses believe that Vietnam needs to get rid of the image of an assembly and outsourcing country by creating new technology industries to help solve society’s challenges. At a recent …
Nuclear reactivation could make Japan more self-sufficient, says minister
Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry, explains why the country is investing more in nuclear energy, and says “safety is a major premise.” …
Canada Visa Solutions For the Japanese Citizens and Hong Kong Citizens
The CANADA VISA FOR JAPANESE CITIZENS is now being used to increase border security. The Canada eTAprogramme was authorised in 2012 after being under development for four years. The eTA project was …
China, Japan ground ferries, flights as typhoon approaches
Cities in eastern China suspended ferry services and classes and flights were canceled in Japan on Sunday as Typhoon Hinnamnor, the strongest global storm this year, blew its way past Taiwan and the …
Japan PM Says Govt Panel on Inflation and Wages to Meet Friday
A Japanese government panel tasked with tackling rising prices and wage issues will meet on Friday and consider additional policy measures that should be taken, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on …
Why haven’t Philippines, Myanmar followed Indonesia and ratified the RCEP trade deal?
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free-trade agreement including the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea are …
Why haven’t Philippines, Myanmar followed Indonesia and ratified the RCEP trade deal?
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free-trade agreement including the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea are …
Japan’s war on floppy disks picks a powerful foe
It is also, following last week’s declaration of hostilities, a frontline in Japan’s new war on floppy discs. Head to the back corner of the shop, and for ¥10,000 ($71) you can acquire an unopened box …