Chinese robotics companies took market share last year amid the disruptions of the pandemic.
Will more Japanese firms exit South Korea as tensions rise after ‘comfort women’ ruling?
About 45 Japanese firms left South Korea in the last financial year; Covid-19 and fears of economic retaliation by Seoul could hasten the outflow of others. Deteriorating Japan-South Korea ties will …
Indian sailors stranded for months on Chinese coast reach Japan
The 23-member crew of Jag Anand vessel reaches Tokyo from where they will fly to India after clearing COVID procedures.
Japan’s suicides jump 16% in COVID-19 2nd wave after fall in 1st wave – study
Suicide rates in Japan have jumped in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and children, even though they fell in the first wave when the government offered generous …
POLL-Japan firms see capex rebound in FY2021 despite COVID hit
Almost three quarters of Japanese firms expect to keep capital spending steady or raise it in the coming business year from the fiscal year ending in March, a Reuters monthly survey showed, despite …
How Japan can build a sustainable future post-COVID-19
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Makiko Eda, Chief Representative Officer, World Economic …
Entries of short-term business travelers from 11 designated countries and regions into Japan are suspended
The Japanese government has decided to suspend business and residence tracks between Japan and 11 designated countries and regions until February 7 2021 to prevent a new variant of COVID-19 from …
They Keep Assuring Us Japan Can’t Happen Here
He actually meant it to be soothing, a reassuring statement of clear and unequivocal support for a reeling market. This statement, however, was received in the exact opposite way. The selling which ha …
Nissan to promote Japan-based contract workers to full-time
The hiring plan will “enable more efficient and effective business operations as well as improve individuals’ motivation and skills,” Azusa Momose, a spokeswoman for the company said.
Japanese $2.5bn AI startup targets Vietnam after COVID boost
AI Inside, a Japanese startup that helps companies convert paper documents into electronic data using artificial intelligence, is entering Vietnam after the COVID-19 pandemic boosted business in its …