Japan is already North Carolina’s top international business partner. State leaders believe there’s still more to be done to convince Asian companies to build factories in the Tar Heel state.
Toyota, Honda turn India into car production hub in pivot away from China
Toyota, Honda and Suzuki are spending billions of dollars to build new cars and factories in India, a sign of the country’s growing importance as a manufacturing hub as Japanese automakers redraw …
Japan deploys troops in bid to stem surge in deadly bear attacks
The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting “desperate” due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks.
Singapore investors turn to Japan property market amid weak yen, tourism boom
More Singapore-based investors, from individual buyers to major developers, are pouring money into Japan’s property market, drawn by the yen’s weakness, healthy yields and tourism growth.
Global manufacturing rebounds in October; Asia leads as India, Thailand, Vietnam shine
Global manufacturing activity picked up pace in October, led by Asian economies such as India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Data from S&P Global showed that Asia’s manufacturing PMI (ex-China and Japan) hit …
Japan comes to terms with new US relationship
Some are convinced that Japan’s deal with the US was worth the effort. Trump’s visit to Tokyo, in which he was effusive in his praise for the strength of the US Japan relationship and the excellent …
Exclusive-Nissan to cut Rogue production in Japan over Nexperia fallout, source says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor will cut production of its top-selling Rogue SUV in Japan from next week due to a short supply of chips from Dutch firm Nexperia, according to a person familiar with the …
Japan’s new agriculture minister breaks with tradition in foodtech summit speech: “Earn, earn!”
Agrifood should generate serious revenue, not just survive, said Japan’s new ag minister in a clear shift from past protectionism.
Japan PM Takaichi targets 17 industries to drive economy
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held the first meeting at Japan’s economic strategy headquarters on Tuesday. She told her cabinet ministers to develop policies in 17 industrial fields to drive growth.
Disney+ Inks Content Partnership With CJ ENM to Bring TVING Originals to Japan
Disney+ will become the exclusive home for TVING’s hit Korean dramas in Japan as both platforms look to gain ground in Asia’s most valuable streaming market.