British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his outgoing Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe that a free trade deal between their two countries would provide certainty for companies and consumers, his …
Indonesia-based PasarPolis Raises $54 Mn in Series B Funding, Largest for an Insurtech Startup in SEA
Leapfrog Investments, Japan’s SBI Investments, Xiaomi, Indonesian VC firms AlphaJWC and Intudo Ventures and existing investor Go-Ventures, investment arm of Gojek, participated in the round …
5 things to know about Japan’s World War II surrender
World War II ended 75 years ago, but not all countries commemorate it on the same day. Wednesday is the anniversary of the formal Sept. 2, 1945, surrender of Japan to the …
Who are the candidates to replace Japan PM Abe?
Japan’s ruling party said Wednesday it will vote September 14 on a replacement for outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is stepping down for health reasons.
Suga as Japan’s next premier may be tough partner for Bank of Japan
The growing likelihood that Yoshihide Suga will succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan’s new premier may be a mixed blessing for the country’s central bank.
Rains hit southern Japan island as Koreas ready for typhoon
An offshore typhoon brought torrents of rain to southern Japan heading to the Korean Peninsula as another storm in the Pacific was growing stronger …
Japan’s New Leader Will Likely Keep Big Stimulus Rolling
The emergence of Yoshihide Suga as the leading candidate to replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggests Japan will stick to its economic strategy of massive monetary stimulus, flexibility on fiscal …
Wants to expand business ties with Pakistan: Japan
Japan has expressed interest in importing mango, fish and textile products from Pakistan. Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Kuninori Matsudaexpressed this interest in a me …
South Korea, Japan brace for Maysak, strongest typhoon of 2020
After causing destruction in Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, powerful Typhoon Maysak is preparing to strike the Korean Peninsula and western Japan as the most potent storm to prowl the waters of the West …
Is Your Business Planning A Miracle? One Japanese Brand Might Offer Some Lessons
Immediately after WW2, Japan’s economy was in ruins … When you’re planning your business, make sure you plan for the current conditions and the Next Normal. Is your market set for a long-term …